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Keep Austin Green
by LASA Ezine
What’s
the difference between being Vegan and Vegetarian?
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By: Nithya Rupavatharam
Vegan vs.
Vegans do not consume products that come from animals -> this includes meats/seafood, dairy products, and animal rennet (which is a product that speeds up cheese-fermentation processes).
BOTH GROUPS:
-> plant-based -> do not use consume meat -> may choose dietary restrictions because of religious reasons or concern the well being
Two categories of plant-based eaters include Vegans and Vegetarians. Although they are similar, they have their differences, and it is important to be able to distinguish between the two of them so that both groups are respected.
Vegetarian vs. Vegetarians do not consume meat products, but they can eat certain animal products (such as dairy products).
GROUPS: plant-based use or meat products. choose these restrictions religious concern for being of animals
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