What is veganism?


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What is the difference between vegan and vegetarian?

For centuries people have decided to embrace vegetarianism for several different reasons. Some people decide to become vegetarians because they feel it is more ethical, some do it in accordance with their religion, and others do it for health reasons. Even though a person decides to not include animal protein in their diet, it would not create any health issues with the right vitamins and minerals supplementing their daily intake.
You may have heard some people consider themselves “vegan.” While there are similarities, difference between vegan and vegetarian also exist. A vegetarian lifestyle could include a few different diets but being a vegan could exclude any type of animal products of any kind in their lives.

About Vegan


About Vegetarian


Difference Between Vegan and Vegetarian


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Are there any celebrities being vegan?

The following is a list of famous people who are alleged to follow or have followed a vegan diet:
Neven Čorak (Famous bodybuilder)
Alicia Silverstone (Actress)
Benjamin Franklin (Scientist and diplomat; inventor of the lightning conductor)
Charlotte Bronte (Author)
George Bernard Shaw (Dramatist, novelist)
Henry Ford (Founder of Ford Motor Company)
Mahatma Gandhi (Politician, pacifist)
Albert Einstein (Scientist)
H.G. Wells (Author)
Tony Benn (UK politician)
Gillian Anderson (Actress)
Greg Chappell (Australian cricketer)
Hans Christian Andersen (Author of fairy tales)
Heather Mills (Ex-model)
Joaquim Phoenix (Actor)
John Wesley (Founder of the Methodist Church)
Kerry McCarthy (UK politician)
Leonardo da Vinci (Italian painter, architect and engineer)
Linda Blair (Actress)
Martin Luther (German church reformer; founder of Protestantism)
Martyn Moxon (English cricketer)
Pamela Anderson (Actress)
Paul McCartney (Musician)
Peter Brogdanovich (Movie director)
Peter Tatchell (Human Rights Activist)
Plato (Greek philosopher)
Plutarch (Greek philosopher and biographer)
Prince (Musician)
Pythagoras (Greek mathematician and philosopher)
Ricky Williams (Professional American football player)
Scott Jurek (Ultra marathon runner)
Sinead O’Connor (Musician)
Sir Isaac Newton (English physicist and mathematician)
St. Frances of Assisi (Italian founder of Franciscan order of friars)
Vincent Van Gogh (Impressionist painter)
Voltaire (French author)

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