Car.lie's definitions

vegetan

Vegetanism describes a dietary pattern that is fully vegetarian while strongly aligning with vegan principles
• Vegetans avoid 100% of meat and fish
• They go a step further by trying to reduce overall consumption of animal products as much as possible
• Whenever a practical vegan alternative exists, they consciously choose the vegan option
• Unlike pure vegetarianism, vegetanism is not only about avoiding meat
• It includes a clear orientation toward vegan ideology, especially regarding:
• animal welfare
• sustainability
• conscious and responsible consumption
• Animal products such as milk, cheese, or eggs are not strictly forbidden
• They are only used when:
• no equivalent or suitable vegan alternative is available
• or the person has not yet fully transitioned
• The term represents a middle position between vegetarianism and veganism
• It is often used by people who:
• do not identify as fully vegan
• but already structure their lifestyle strongly around vegan values
• Vegetanism can be:
• a deliberate transition phase toward a fully vegan lifestyle
• or a long-term, honest approach
• At its core, it is about:
• reducing one’s animal-related footprint as much as possible
• without the pressure of perfection

I am vegetan. My food choices are vegetan.

by Car.lie April 12, 2026