Vegan or Vegetarian?

Vegetarian
practice of a diet that excludes meat
might also exclude eggs
reasons
health
diet rich in fibres and antioxidants, low in carbs and saturated fats
Benefits
tendency for vegetarians to live longer than meat eaters
preventing, treating or reversing heart disease and reducing the risk of cancer
build strong bones
phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D to absorb calcium
ease the symptoms of menopause
more energy
Downsides
lack of essential nutritional components
amino acids
human body is actually unable to use the plant-based form of vitamin B12
vitamin D
iron
Diet
NO
meat
fish
lacto-vegetarian: eats dairy, no eggs
ovo-vegetarian: eats eggs, no dairy
lacto-ovo-vegetarian: eats both eggs and dairy
pescetarianism: no meat and poultry, but eating fish is allowed
Use of products
most vegetarians do not mind using other animal-derived products (fur, leather, wool, etc.)
Useful resources
My Recipes

Vegan
a philosophy and compassionate lifestyle
NO to the use or consume animal products of any kind
reasons
dietary
moral and political
Benefits
tendency for vegetarians to live longer than meat eaters
preventing, treating or reversing heart disease and reducing the risk of cancer
build strong bones
phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D to absorb calcium
ease the symptoms of menopause
more energy
Downsides
lack of essential nutritional components
amino acids
human body is actually unable to use the plant-based form of vitamin B12
vitamin D
iron
Diet
NO
meat
fish
eggs
honey
any food derived from animals
Use of products
do not use any animal derived products, e.g. fur, leather, wool, etc.
cosmetics
clothes
gelatin medicine capsules
against animal testing
Useful resources
The Vegan Society

RECIPES
food rich in Magnesium
Recipes
Recipes
food rich in antioxidants
Recipes
kiwi mango pie
food rich in Vitamin C
Recipes
food rich in Vitamin E
food rich in Iron
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