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Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products and the consumption of animal source foods, [12] and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.
Vegans also commonly eat plant-based substitutes "such as tofu, tempeh, seitan and textured vegetable protein; opt for vegan dairy options like almond, soy or oat milk; and choose plant-based oils ...
Food from plants. A plant-based diet is a diet consisting mostly or entirely of plant-based foods. [1] [2] It encompasses a wide range of dietary patterns that contain low amounts of animal products and high amounts of fiber-rich [3] plant products such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices.
The 1954 definition was "The Society affirms that man has no right to exploit animals, advocates that man's food should be derived from fruits, nuts, vegetables, vegetables and grains, and encourages the use of alternatives to all products of animal origin". [26] The definition of veganism was amended over the years into an ethical philosophy. [27]
Vegan diets typically require special attention for iodine, for which the only substantial and reliable vegan sources are sea vegetables, iodized salt and supplements. The iodine content of sea vegetables varies widely and may provide more than the recommended upper limit of iodine intake.
A tempeh burger Chinese style tofu from Buddhist cuisine is prepared as an alternative to meat. Two slices of vegetarian bacon. A meat alternative or meat substitute (also called plant-based meat, mock meat, or alternative protein), [1] is a food product made from vegetarian or vegan ingredients, eaten as a replacement for meat.
Watson was born in Mexborough, Yorkshire, the son of a headmaster in a mining community. [1] As a child, Watson spent time on his uncle George's farm. The slaughtering of a pig on the farm horrified Watson; he said his view of farm life changed from idyllic to a death row for animals.
The Vegan Society's definition of veganism encourages consumers to avoid all products containing ingredients derived from animals, [1] so vegan soaps might include aloe vera, castor oil, cornstarch, corn syrup, pectin, or essential oils, while excluding animal products such as lanolin, gelatin, lard, and tallow. [2]