VEGAN
The vegan diet is considered one of the strictest forms of the vegetarian diet, excluding any foods linked to animals. The diet seeks to eliminate any type of animal exploitation, not only prohibiting the eating of animals but also any animal by-products such as eggs, dairy and honey. Vegan diets are typically selected for health, environmental and ethical motivations.
PROPOSED BENEFITS
Helps to burn fat
Prevents a variety of serious illnesses
Ethical treatment of animals
A positive environmental impact
DEBATED CHALLENGES
Very restrictive and less convenient
The diet can still be unhealthy
Dietary supplements required to prevent certain nutrient deficiencies
MEAT & FISH
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Nil
VEGETABLES
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All vegetables
FRUIT
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All fruit
DAIRY & ALTERNATIVES
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Only alternatives with no animal links
NUTS, SEEDS & GRAINS
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All nuts, seeds and grains
OILS
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All oils with no animal links
FLOURS
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All flours
SWEETENERS
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All sweeteners