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The word vegan was originally derived from "vegetarian" in 1944 when Elsie Shrigley and Donald Watson, frustrated that the term "vegetarianism" had come to include the eating of dairy products, founded the UK Vegan Society. They combined the first three and last two letters of vegetarian to form "vegan," which they saw as "the beginning and end of vegetarian." The British Vegan Society defines veganism in this way:
The word "veganism"denotes 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 it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.
Other vegan societies use similar definitions. Although these definitions exclude all animal products as non-vegan, some vegans consider the use of insect products such as honey or silk to be acceptable.
If you're a vegan, you've probably heard that a million times. That and "where do you get your protein?" Or maybe that question is precisely why you're here-- to find out a little bit more about what a vegan actually eats.
But being vegan really isn't just about a diet-- it's literally a lifestyle. It will define the way you think about food, animals, clothing, and especially the food industry. If you're not careful, it could even change the way you think about other people... especially when the 17th person of the day asks you if you eat fish.
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