Is there something to the vegan diet?

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By Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
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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@divalounger (6117)
• 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 (45120)
• 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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• United States
20 Apr 19
@LadyDuck There are vegan cheeses, but I have not tried them yet.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
20 Apr 19
@kepweng Vegan diet only admits vegetables, nothing that comes from animals, cheese is made with milk that comes from animals.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
20 Apr 19
It's a momentary mania, it is not healthy if you ask a serious doctor.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
Do you think all those doctors in the video are talking nonsense?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
21 Apr 19
@LadyDuck Thank you for sharing your feelings on the topic!
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• 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.
Those who avoid animal food products often do not get enough of this one essential but scarce micronutrient.
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@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Apr 19
I would miss those foods too much.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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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@NJChicaa (120122)
• United States
19 Apr 19
I could never do it. It is a lot of work to make sure you get all of the proper nutrients on a vegan diet if you are trying to do it correctly. I would miss cheeseburgers and bacon too much.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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 (45120)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
@NJChicaa Thanks!
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@NJChicaa (120122)
• United States
19 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Good luck
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
19 Apr 19
Yes, I heard about it, many in my country are fed up in a vegan way.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
What reasons do they give?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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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@Junbals (1421)
• Philippines
19 Apr 19
Thanks for showing us the difference between a vegan diet and a vegetarian one. It is my first time to hear that.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
19 Apr 19
You're welcome! Do you think it could be a healthier diet?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
21 Apr 19
Our younger son’s wife is a vegan. She was tested and only lacked one important vitamin in her diet. She takes one supplement. Our son is a vegetarian only because he loves cheese so much. He won’t eat eggs, however.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
How long as she been a vegan? What vitamin did she lack?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
@DianneN Wow, she's really vegan!
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@DianneN (247186)
• 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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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
22 Apr 19
I'm going to be uploading a picture on one of your post real soon if this cheap phone let's it go thru!!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
Oh, a surprise?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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!
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@db20747 (43440)
• 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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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
22 Apr 19
I'm interested!! I could follow it some and cut down on milk and cheese and especially meat!!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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.
Those who avoid animal food products often do not get enough of this one essential but scarce micronutrient.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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
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 (43440)
• 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 (45120)
• 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 (45120)
• 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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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Apr 19
I would not like that one, I prefer the vegetarian with the milk, cheese, eggs and honey.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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 (45120)
• 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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• 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 (45120)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
Yes, bacon is hard to give up! How do you think the pigs think about us eating bacon?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
@isweartokira Do you have any friends that are vegan?
• United States
20 Apr 19
@1hopefulman they probably aren't too happy about it
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Apr 19
I may have vegan diet occasionally. I still believe I need calcium and protein from animals.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
20 Apr 19
Which animals do you eat for the calcium and protein?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
26 Apr 19
@florelway From where do the pork, beef, chicken, goat get their calcium?
@florelway (23286)
• 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)
19 Apr 19
Well, I've tried to be vegan once.. But, I didn't like it.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
19 Apr 19
How long did you go on it?
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@WiseGhots (14606)
20 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Two weeks.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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
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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 (45120)
• Canada
24 Apr 19
@buenavida Let's see what happens!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Apr 19
I've heard of it but didn't know what all it entailed. It's not for me. I like meat.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
26 Apr 19
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Yes, it is.
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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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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
22 Apr 19
Yes actually I heard about it but I can't ever try it.. Difficult... Need some Meat once a week at least
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
23 Apr 19
Many people feel like you do. I'm on my 10th day.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
26 Apr 19
@ShifaLk This is day 13th!
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
24 Apr 19
@1hopefulman hehe ya. Wow.. You're doing great then!!
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@porwest (92588)
• 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 (45120)
• 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 (92588)
• United States
20 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Yes. The doctors are talking nonsense.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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?
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@Mulidi (1981)
• Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
22 Apr 19
Yes but I never try it I thought one day I will try it
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
22 Apr 19
If you try it, let us know what happens. Be careful!
@1hopefulman (45120)
• 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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