Four Different Kinds of Vegans & Diets

[shyvas]

An interesting read which makes me wonder what type of a vegan manages to follow the chosen lifestyle for good. I've never met a vegan who doesn't belong
to the first group.

''Did you know that there are different types of vegans and different types of vegan diets? While all vegans avoid animal products as far as possible and practical, there are different types of vegans and different vegan diets !''

12 Types of Vegans & Vegan Diets

 

[g0rph]

It's mostly nonsense. This is concentrating on diet, when veganism means much more than just what we eat.

An "environmental vegan" might be accidentally vegan, assuming no use of silk, honey, etc, but may very well use things that are not considered vegan as they have little or no ill-effect on the environment.
A 'health vegan' is very unlikely to be vegan. Leather, wool etc... They are not bad for one's health.

I can accept 'religious vegan' as being possible. Many Buddhists and Jains are indeed vegan. I once worked with a Jaine way back when and he was as I knew, vegan (although I don't think I'd heard the term before - this was in the 90s). Although I suspect, as a white, western male, he may have been drawn to Jainism from his vegetarianism or veganism rather than the other way around.

 

[Lou]

I'm very. permissive. If someone wants to self identify as a vegan - I let them do so.

However in my book only the ethical vegans are "real" vegans. just by going by the definition.
Also it's not just all about diet. It's a lifestyle.

Amongst us Ethical Vegans there is a lot of variation in our Diets. And I think the authors 8 versions was pretty good. Except that I'm not on that list. I guess I'm a hybrid. 75%. WFPB and 25% junk,

 

[silva]

That got dumb pretty quick
Gluten free vegan diet? Call it having celiac as a vegan
Pegan diet? This was coined by Mark Hyman and is NOT a vegan diet
A vegan diet is as varied as any omnivore diet.

It seems anyone can have an article published now without actually having valid content, or even proper writing skills.

 

[g0rph]

I'm very. permissive. If someone wants to self identify as a vegan - I let them do so.

However in my book only the ethical vegans are "real" vegans. just by going by the definition.
Also it's not just all about diet. It's a lifestyle.

Amongst us Ethical Vegans there is a lot of variation in our Diets. And I think the authors 8 versions was pretty good. Except that I'm not on that list. I guess I'm a hybrid. 75%. WFPB and 25% junk,

I think you'd have to accept that a religious vegan would be a "real" vegan if their religion said it was not ethical to use animals?
Sure, they didn't come to the conclusion themselves, but the end result is the same.

 

[Brian W]

The definition of vegan has changed so many times. I remember in the seventies and eighties it just meant somebody who eats only plant based foods hence the word VEG-an. This definition is so stuck in the minds of many of us that it has remained a valid definition, after all, that is how language works. If we stuck only to a formal definition of words, we would still be speaking archaic English. The current Vegan Association definition is actually not that old.

 

[Lou]

I think you'd have to accept that a religious vegan would be a "real" vegan if their religion said it was not ethical to use animals?
Sure, they didn't come to the conclusion themselves, but the end result is the same.

I would if that is what their religious said.
Now I'll be the first to admit that I don't know what religions say. So I'll pose this as a question. Aren't most religions only concerned with diet?

 

[Lou]

The definition of vegan has changed so many times. I remember in the seventies and eighties it just meant somebody who eats only plant based foods hence the word VEG-an. This definition is so stuck in the minds of many of us that it has remained a valid definition, after all, that is how language works. If we stuck only to a formal definition of words, we would still be speaking archaic English. The current Vegan Association definition is actually not that old.

Anyone here know how old the current definition of vegan is?
In regard to this article I think the important difference would be if the old definition was just diet-centric.
But really, that might be besides the point. How many of todays vegans were vegan in the 70s and 80s, or even alive??

 

[beforewisdom]

An interesting read which makes me wonder what type of a vegan manages to follow the chosen lifestyle for good. I've never met a vegan who doesn't belong
to the first group.

Now you have.

I went vegan to improve my health.

I've volunteered for AR groups over the years to meet people.

I've always considered not taking part in the animal agriculture industry to be a pleasant side effect of my decision.

I seldom think of AR and I don't like watching "slaughter porn" documentaries.

 

[Lou]

Now you have.

I went vegan to improve my health.

I've volunteered for AR groups over the years to meet people.

I've always considered not taking part in the animal agriculture industry to be a pleasant side effect of my decision.

I seldom think of AR and I don't like watching "slaughter porn" documentaries.

How does not eating honey, avoiding certain cosmetics and drugs, not wearing leather, and not going to the zoo, etc, improve your health?

 

[beforewisdom]

Honey is basically sugar, I never wore cosmetics, many drugs have nasty side effects, not going to zoos saves me from feeling bad for the animals, and not wearing leather keeper motorbike gangs from picking fights with me.

 

[Krina88]

There are four main types of vegans, each with their own reasons for following a vegan diet.

• Ethical vegans believe that it is wrong to exploit animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. They avoid all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey.
• Environmental vegans believe that raising animals for food is harmful to the environment. They avoid animal products in an effort to reduce their impact on the planet.
• Health vegans believe that a vegan diet is healthier than a diet that includes animal products. They follow a vegan diet in order to improve their health.
• Religious vegans follow a vegan diet for religious reasons. Some religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, have a long history of vegetarianism or veganism.

In addition to these four main types, there are also many different vegan diets. Some vegans focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods, while others are more open to processed foods. Some vegans eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, while others focus on getting their protein from legumes and nuts. There is no one right way to be a vegan, and each person can find a diet that works for them.

Here are some of the most common vegan diets:

• Whole food plant-based diet. This diet is based on whole, unprocessed plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts.
• Raw vegan diet. This diet consists of only raw, unprocessed foods. Raw foods are those that have not been heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Junk food vegan diet. This diet consists of vegan versions of junk food, such as vegan ice cream, vegan burgers, and vegan pizza.
• Freegan vegan diet. This diet consists of vegan foods that have been discarded or donated. Freegans believe that it is wasteful to throw away food, and they often find food that has been thrown out by grocery stores or restaurants.

No matter what type of vegan diet you choose, it is important to make sure that you are getting all of the nutrients that your body needs. You can do this by talking to a registered dietitian or nutritionist. They can help you create a vegan diet that is tailored to your individual needs.

 

[g0rph]

There are four main types of vegans, each with their own reasons for following a vegan diet.

• Ethical vegans believe that it is wrong to exploit animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. They avoid all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey.
• Environmental vegans believe that raising animals for food is harmful to the environment. They avoid animal products in an effort to reduce their impact on the planet.
• Health vegans believe that a vegan diet is healthier than a diet that includes animal products. They follow a vegan diet in order to improve their health.
• Religious vegans follow a vegan diet for religious reasons. Some religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, have a long history of vegetarianism or veganism.

In addition to these four main types, there are also many different vegan diets. Some vegans focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods, while others are more open to processed foods. Some vegans eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, while others focus on getting their protein from legumes and nuts. There is no one right way to be a vegan, and each person can find a diet that works for them.

Here are some of the most common vegan diets:

• Whole food plant-based diet. This diet is based on whole, unprocessed plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts.
• Raw vegan diet. This diet consists of only raw, unprocessed foods. Raw foods are those that have not been heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Junk food vegan diet. This diet consists of vegan versions of junk food, such as vegan ice cream, vegan burgers, and vegan pizza.
• Freegan vegan diet. This diet consists of vegan foods that have been discarded or donated. Freegans believe that it is wasteful to throw away food, and they often find food that has been thrown out by grocery stores or restaurants.

No matter what type of vegan diet you choose, it is important to make sure that you are getting all of the nutrients that your body needs. You can do this by talking to a registered dietitian or nutritionist. They can help you create a vegan diet that is tailored to your individual needs.

The only "vegans" are ethical vegans.
People following a plant-based diet might do it for health, environmental or religious reasons, but they generally don't also stop using ANY animal-derived products or supporting animal exploitation in other areas such as zoos etc.

 

[beforewisdom]

To have a better understanding of vegan diets read this blog

That link doesn't explain anything about vegan diets. It goes to an article about the global vegan cheese market.

The "about" section of that web site:

RationalStat is a full-service global market intelligence and strategy consulting firm with around 10 years of industry experience.