Quite simply, vegan means only eating grains, vegetables, dried beans, chickpeas, lentils, seeds and nuts. Foods derived from animals like meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey, and products containing these foods, are not part of a vegan diet.
Vegan diets are growing in popularity, and there are many reasons why someone may follow a vegan diet. One of the most common reasons is that a healthy vegan diet can provide many health benefits including lower rates of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.It may take planning to get enough protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamins D and B12 and omega-3 fats from foods or supplements Yet, studies show that a healthy vegan diet can meet all your nutrient needs at any stage of life, whether you’re in your teens, twenties or even older.