Veganism good or bad?

Question

I hate to admit but I think I started hating meat just meat from pig,cow and stuff
but I still eat sea foods, if I'm going to be a vegan can I still eat 'em?
vegetables don't always taste the same as I love
Is thier a classification on vegans?

Answer 1

Veganism is neither good nor bad, but a personal choice.

Vegetarians do not consume meat, fish, or poultry.
Vegans do not consume meat, fish, poultry, eggs, or dairy.

A person who eats seafood is neither vegetarian nor vegan, although some choose to call themselves lacto-ovo-pesco-vegetarians because the inclusion of the word pesco allows them to eat fish and still consider themselves vegetarian.

Good luck with your choice and do your research!

Answer 2

If your going to be a vegan, that means no meats at all, even seafood. No cheese, no eggs, no milk, no dairy products of any kind unless its imitation like Rice Dream or something. They actually have imitation ice creams and things for vegans now, the trick is knowing where to find it. Some vegans don't even wear clothing that had anything to do with animals, or eat off of plates that had animal products on them. It's hard to get protein and calcium when your a vegan, so you have to be careful about malnutrition. Make sure that if you don't get enough protein, take supplements to make up for it.

The British Vegan Society defines veganism as: A philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practical — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. [In dietary terms the society defines Veganism as] The practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.

Answer 3

Vegans don't eat anything that comes from an animal, including milk, eggs and honey. You should focus on eating healthy foods that you like, don't worry about fitting yourself into a vegan category if you don't feel it's right for you. Seafood is really healthy, and most nutritionists recommend eating it a few times a week, and going lighter on things such as red meat. It sounds like your tastes fit perfectly with a really healthy diet.

Answer 4

veganism is very complex... it's not just about the animal but chemicals.

one must be really into the research.

http://www.vegan.org/

http://www.vegansociety.com/

http://www.vegan.com/

so on.

vegans can't eat many things.

and things considered vegan at the grocer... store.... anywhere has to be under scruteny... because in most cases it's not.

it's not just about not being cruel to an animal but.. what is put in our foods.. it's very, very hard to be vegan.

it is... it takes much time and dedication.

IE: if you love ice cream... you must give up most of it... because of what is in ice creams...

vegan prepackaged goods.. YOU better read those lables! most vegan foods (accusedly) have animal products in it and chemicals that are derived from processed chemicals that are from animal biproducts...

chocolates, candies.. soy products that make astounding claims and even watch out for tofu!

you can do it.. but watch out don't be tricked!

vegetables can be great! fresh produce! that's the key.

and there are many vegan alternatives.. start out slow... don't just drop the past and go vegan.. it's ok to go into it slow.. matter of fact it's encouraged.

read the facts.. know about the food you eat now and the foods you think you must eat in order to be a vegan.

:D

the more you know the better.

and watch out for canned fruits and veggies... also dehydrated most are choked with chemicals for mass production.. things have to survive transport and storage.

it's just how things have gotten in a mass produced society.

but take your time!

the things you may think can't possibly have animal in it will!

amazing.. but not hopeless.

:D

good luck!

Answer 5

If you want to put a label on it, then you would be a pescitarian. A vegan would not eat any animal products; many even abstain from honey. A lacto-vegetarian eats dairy, and an ovo-vegetarian eats eggs. You would probably keep eating those too, so you would be a lacto-ovo-pescitarian!

Answer 6

as everyone has said b4 me being vegan mean no animal products what so ever. its a very strict diet but not "fanatical". a few friends of mine are vegan and very healthy. id definately talk to your doctor b4 changing your diet n get yr blood tested for vitamins. many many veggies are high in protine and soy milk is now fortified with calcium so you really wont be missing much. if you're still worried about deficiancies, take a multivitamin. again, talk to your doc b4 making any drastic changes to your diet. good luck!

Answer 7

vegans dont eat or use anything that came from an animal. They are very strict vegetarians. No milk, no eggs, no cheese, no honey and obviously nothing that used to be alive.

Despite what the first poster says..NO vegetarian eats fish.

Answer 8

You won't even be able to honey, Honey. Any fanatical diet is just that, fanatic. Stop eating red meat if you want and get on with fish and chicken and you won't get protein deficiencies and other disorders cause by inadequate diets. Don't fall for their line of self aggrandizing fanaticism and paranoia.

Answer 9

Why do you think you need a specific name or catagory to elliminat certain foods from your diet? If you don't like beef and pork, don't eat them. If you like fish and seafood, by all means eat them. Instead of worrying about classifying yourself as something, be an individual and learn to eat a healthy well balanced diet containing any foods you do find palatable.

Answer 10

All of the answers above seem to provide you with the right answers. You just need to know for your self what type of person you are. If all you want to eat is fish then do just that don't deny yourself because of the definition of a word.