Lifestyle Discussion

Vegans not not eat any kind of animal products including dairy products like milk, cheese, butter, etc. They only eat plant-based food. Where as vegetarians do not eat meat products, however, they eat dairy products as well as eggs.Egg whites do not contain animal cells, therefore, technically eggs are vegetarian food.
Which kind of diet do you like?

I don't eat meat everyday, so I guess, I frequently eat vegetarian foods. Sometimes I don't even eat any dairy, so I have also tried vegan, but I don't strictly practice vegan or vegetarian diet.

I eat all sorts of food. The most important thing is that I eat everything in moderation. It's the best way to keep my health in check. I eat only white meat.

I am someone that will eat all kinds of food so I get everything that I need to so that I am healthy and I feel satisfied after having a meal. I remember once when I was younger, my best friend at school was a vegetarian and I went through a phase where I tried to be a vegetarian too. I soon gave up when I couldn't have bacon and chicken as a vegetarian.

I support the vegetarian diet, so I’m more familiar with it compared to a vegan diet. A vegetarian diet excludes meat but allows dairy products and eggs, which can offer a wider range of nutrients. In contrast, a vegan diet eliminates all animal products, including dairy and eggs. While both diets aim to reduce animal harm, I find the flexibility of a vegetarian diet easier to maintain and better for nutritional balance.

Both vegan and vegetarian diets offer health benefits, such as lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion. Vegans avoid all animal products, which can further reduce cholesterol and environmental impact. However, vegans need to carefully plan their diets to avoid nutrient deficiencies in vitamins B12, D, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegetarians may find it easier to meet nutritional needs but should still ensure a balanced diet to avoid deficiencies.

Both vegan and vegetarian diets can be healthy, but they each have unique aspects. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, which can lead to a lower intake of saturated fats and cholesterol, and often results in higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. However, it requires careful planning to ensure adequate intake of nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.

A vegetarian diet, which includes dairy and eggs, may be easier to balance nutritionally and provide more sources of protein and essential nutrients. Both diets can be beneficial, but the choice depends on personal health goals, ethical considerations, and how well each diet is planned to meet individual nutritional needs.

I lean towards a vegetarian diet, primarily because I value the health benefits it offers, like improved heart health and better digestion. I also appreciate how it aligns with my values regarding animal welfare and environmental sustainability. While I don’t follow a strict vegan diet, I try to incorporate plant-based meals whenever possible to stay balanced and ethical.

In my experience, vegetarians have more flexibility with their protein sources due to dairy and eggs, while vegans often rely on legumes, tofu, and plant-based alternatives for protein. Both diets can be healthy, but vegans need to be more mindful of nutrients like B12, iron, and omega-3s, which are typically found in animal products. It really depends on how strict you want to be with eliminating animal products and which lifestyle aligns with your values and nutritional goals.