Is there something to the vegan diet?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45114)
Canada
April 19, 2019 3:37pm CST
More and more we read or hear about the vegan diet. Some say it is the best and healthiest way to eat while others have their doubts.
A vegan diet is different from a vegetarian diet in that in the vegan diet, no animal products are consumed including milk, cheese, eggs, honey, etc.
Have you heard about it? Have you thought of trying it?
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24 responses
@divalounger (6182)
• United States
20 Apr 19
I have been a vegetarian for 10 years and although I toy with the idea of going vegan, I would miss cheese too much I think--but I suspect my arteries would like me to forego the cheese
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
I love cheese too. However, I prefer good health and want to avoid sickness and disease as much as possible.
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
20 Apr 19
@LadyDuck There are vegan cheeses, but I have not tried them yet.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
Do you think all those doctors in the video are talking nonsense?
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
21 Apr 19
@LadyDuck Thank you for sharing your feelings on the topic!
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@LadyDuck (472435)
• Switzerland
21 Apr 19
@1hopefulman You can read here, it's not only "my opinion". Consider that most vegetarian products are full of pesticides and chemicals, BIO is a word written on the label. There are so many scams about BIO products.
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Those who avoid animal food products often do not get enough of this one essential but scarce micronutrient.
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@wolfgirl569 (110925)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Apr 19
I would miss those foods too much.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
19 Apr 19
I hear you! I am trying this diet as I want to be as healthy as possible.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
19 Apr 19
A lot of people will have a hard time with this diet. I really liked what all those doctors said. I have been doing it for a few days now. So far, I'm still alive.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
21 Apr 19
@Nevena83 So, the vegan did helped these people?
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
20 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Many have changed their health due to health. They were mostly cancer patients or cured of cancer and changed their diet.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
19 Apr 19
You're welcome! Do you think it could be a healthier diet?
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
@Junbals Have you ever wondered where the chicken, lamb or cow that people eat gets its vitamins and minerals?
@Junbals (1421)
• Philippines
19 Apr 19
@1hopefulman oh definitely, vegan diet is much healthier. We just need to figure out where to get those minerals and vitamins which we normally take from eating animal meat.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
How long as she been a vegan? What vitamin did she lack?
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
22 Apr 19
@1hopefulman She's been a vegan for about 2 years. I think it was magnesium she lacked, but I'm not positive. She wants a new car, but she won't have leather seats in it, which makes a good, solid car almost impossible to find.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
@db20747 Really??? Nevertheless, I will not wait up. I have my bedtime and I like to stick to it. Have a good night! ![](/Content/images/emotes/sleep.gif)
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@db20747 (43438)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
22 Apr 19
@1hopefulman yes, my picture!! I know u have waited a many a year to get a pic!!
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
If you are going to try, first learn as much as possible as you have to know what to do so that you don't harm yourself.
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Those who avoid animal food products often do not get enough of this one essential but scarce micronutrient.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
@db20747 We have a myLotter that has been vegan for a few years. We can learn from her. I would recommend that if you try it to take a B12 supplement and to let your doctor know so that he can keep an eye on you. I don't want to lose a friend!
Her name is Gaby Veganmaniac @AlwaysPositive
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I became vegan in November 6 in 2012 This was the best decision that I ever made in my entire life I am very happy with my life because I know that no animals...
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@db20747 (43438)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
22 Apr 19
@1hopefulman this is true!! Sounds hip but we need to make sure we get necessary nutrients!!
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@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
22 Apr 19
I have been a Mediterranean diet my whole life, jumping on every fad diet off and on, but always returning. I have attempted vegetarian but did not last. After a few months, my body was so weak for a burger. Believe me, when we drive past farms and I see those innocent cows, I think to myself "how could I?" I have not explanation. So, if I cannot last on the vegetarian, I know I could never be vegan. I guess I could be called a Flexitarian.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
The Mediterranean is also very good! Vegan is very hard. It takes a lot of willpower. This is my 10th day. Let's see how long I last.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
23 Apr 19
@Spontaneo I'm trying out different kind of vegan diet. It consists of nothing cooked.
1 cantaloupe, a few pounds of red grapes, lettuce, tomatoes, cukes, an anise head and a few bananas.
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@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
23 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Whew! What do you have for meals so far?
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
Many people feel the same as you do. Do you think we need milk, cheese, eggs and honey to be healthy?
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
28 Apr 19
@CarolDM If you enjoy them and they are not causing any health concerns you might as well enjoy them.
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Maybe not to be healthy but I enjoy these foods.
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
20 Apr 19
no I couldn't, I like bacon too much
but that's a lot of dedication to do a diet like that
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
Yes, bacon is hard to give up! How do you think the pigs think about us eating bacon? ![](/Content/images/emotes/lol.gif)
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
20 Apr 19
@1hopefulman they probably aren't too happy about it ![](/Content/images/emotes/lol.gif)
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@florelway (23355)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Apr 19
I may have vegan diet occasionally. I still believe I need calcium and protein from animals.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
Which animals do you eat for the calcium and protein?
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
26 Apr 19
@florelway From where do the pork, beef, chicken, goat get their calcium?
@florelway (23355)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Apr 19
@1hopefulman I eat all kinds of meat such as pork, beef, chicken, goat.
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@WiseGhots (14606)
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19 Apr 19
Well, I've tried to be vegan once.. But, I didn't like it. ![](/Content/images/emotes/rolleyes.gif)
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
@WiseGhots Can you share what you did not like?
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
23 Apr 19
I have had periods when I only ate and drank vegetable juices and some fruit and veggies - and I had great energy..it was a sort of fasting.. I am sure it is possible to live that way ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
24 Apr 19
@1hopefulman - I think it works for you.. Maybe the longest period for me was two weeks..
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
24 Apr 19
I am going to give it a try. It is my 11th day as a raw vegan.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
21 Apr 19
Veganism is simple. No consumption of any animal products. Thankfully, we all have a choice on how we will eat. I am only trying to find the best diet for me. What somebody else does is their choice! ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
26 Apr 19
I think there could be something to it, though I don't think I would be able to stick to it.
I wonder how they get in protein
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
28 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Oh yes, I wasn't doubting that they do get protein in - but I was wondering what the source is. Of course meat is a source of protein.... dairy, eggs, are also sources but if one is Vegan - then those would be out. I've heard that certain of beans can be protein, but I don't personally know of any other - than Quinoa
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
23 Apr 19
Many people feel like you do. I'm on my 10th day.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
24 Apr 19
@1hopefulman hehe ya.
Wow.. You're doing great then!! ![](/Content/images/emotes/thumbup.gif)
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@porwest (95461)
• United States
20 Apr 19
The vegan lifestyle is actually very unhealthy and many vegans have to take multiple supplements to make up for a ton of nutrients their bodies need. We are omnivores pure and simple, and we are supposed to eat meat as well as vegetation. The vegan lifestyle is unhealthy and unnatural.
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
So all the doctors in the video are talking nonsense?
Let's see what happens to me. I have done it for a week so far. Let's see if I can go a month without being rushed to the hospital?
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@porwest (95461)
• United States
20 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Yes. The doctors are talking nonsense. ![](/Content/images/emotes/lol.gif)
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
@porwest I am sick and tired of what others doctors are telling me and so I will give it a try, So far, I've gone a week. Let's see if I can do it for a month? ![](/Content/images/emotes/lol.gif)
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@1hopefulman (45114)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
@Mulidi Great! What kind of diet are you following at this time? Anything special?
@Mulidi (1981)
• Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
22 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Ok I will give you feedback
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