Vegan Diet

[Ziortza]

What does the diet consist of? What can and cannot be eaten?
A vegetarian diet is commonly understood to forbid meat and fish, but to allow both eggs and dairy. The word vegan takes this concept to the next level, cutting out every item of animal origin. Vegan refers to anything that’s free of animal products: no meat, milk, eggs, wool, leather, honey and so forth. Your sandwich, your shampoo, and your car seats are examples of items that could be vegan.

What is the philosophy behind the diet?
The philosophy behind the veganism is a way of eating and living that excludes the exploitation of and cruelty to animals as much as possible.

What benefits are claimed for it?
Avoidance of animal mistreatment and slaughter, improve health, prolong life, lose weight or lower disease risk and reduction of environmental footprint.

What do critics of the diet say about it?
While it is accepted that vegan diets can have some health benefits, vegans can be at risk for certain nutritional deficiencies such as:
• Vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to anemia and/or neurological problems.
• Iodine deficiency, leading to thyroid problems. In the developed world, this is not often an issue due to the iodization of table salt.
• Calcium deficiency, leading to bone fracture risk.
• Animal omega-3 (DHA) deficiency, leading to neurological problems in children of vegan mothers.

Can you find the name of any famous people who follow the diet?
Many celebrities are vegan such as Liam Hemsworth or Beyonce.

[Jaime]

Hello!!
My answers:
In my opinion in the recents years the food without sugar is in, because, the news reports had said the sugar cause overweight and diabetes, the advertisements show beautiful and fittnes woman, also the pack products for example the french fries is out because these advertisements said this products also cause overweight and high cholesterol, the comunication media has a big control over people and influence they decision about the food that buy and eat. I am agree with these products are bad in excess, however these advertisements showing beautiful people, can induce eating disorder as bulimia and anorexia, the people especially the woman become to be obsessive for the fit
Thanks for your attention!!

[Jaime]

Hello!!
My answers:
I find information about the vegetarian and vegan diet, they seem have the same meaning however are different, the vegan diet ban eat all kind of meats including it`s derivates for example: eggs, milk, honey, because are derivated of animals. In vegetarian diet is not allow eat all kind of meats but it`s derivates yes, if you are vegetarian you can drink milk, eat eggs and enjoy the honey in your favourite dessert. Famous persons that are vegan: Lewis Hamilton: driver of formula 1, Venus and Serena Williams: tennis players, Carl Lewis: former athlete. Famous persons that are vegetarian: Pamela Anderson - Cameron Diaz actresses. Matt Groening the creator of The Simpsons.
Thanks for your attention!!