someone whose compassion for all living beings even includes the folk who felt it was okay to malign veganism with slanderous and incorrect definitions. to practice veganism is to avoid to whatever degree possible all products which are made from flesh or contain animal by-products with the exception of those shared between humans with mutual consent ( human breastmilk for example). most vegans also choose to buy organic foods manufactured by environmentally and socially responsible companies. to be vegan also means to embrace a lifestyle of compassion and non-violence. many people confuse strict vegetarianism, which is only dietary, with true veganism which encompasses all facets of a lifestyle and includes living your life with sense of the interconnectedness between all people, animals and our environment.
After reading John Robbins book " Diet For A New America" and educating herself about the detrimental impact animal agriculture has on not only the lives of animals but also our oceans, lakes, rainforests, topsoil, air quality and the health of human beings, Lisa made the very altruistic and gutsy decision to become a vegan.
by erin June 9, 2004
someone who doesnt want to suck on a cows udder,or eat a chickens menstruation result...
or contribute to the harm done to defenceless animals:)
or contribute to the harm done to defenceless animals:)
by vaselisa June 20, 2005
Vegan (n): a person who believes that it's not okay for people to harm animals and that IT'S NOT OKAY TO USE THEIR MILK AND BLOOD TO MAKE FUCKING COOKIEEEEEEEEEES!!!
by VeganDK April 29, 2011
adj.
1.) free of animal ingredients and/or materials
2.) morally consistent
n.
1.) one who opposes unnecessary suffering and acts accordingly
ETYMOLOGY
Contraction of "vegetarian", from late middle English "vegetable", from late Latin "vegetabilis" meaning "animating", from Latin "vegetare" meaning "to quicken or bring to life"
1.) free of animal ingredients and/or materials
2.) morally consistent
n.
1.) one who opposes unnecessary suffering and acts accordingly
ETYMOLOGY
Contraction of "vegetarian", from late middle English "vegetable", from late Latin "vegetabilis" meaning "animating", from Latin "vegetare" meaning "to quicken or bring to life"
"If you want to convince a vegan that you're a fool, ask he or she where they get their protein."
"No, milk is not vegan."
"Because farms are some of the worst polluters in the world, you cannot call yourself an environmentalist if you are not vegan."
"No, milk is not vegan."
"Because farms are some of the worst polluters in the world, you cannot call yourself an environmentalist if you are not vegan."
by BSK May 6, 2007
Somebody who, despite living an affluent lifestyle of commercialism and consumption, thinks that they are making a positive impact on the planet as long as they eat lentils instead of cheese. Vegans are almost always teenage girls who think that the natural world consists of harmless pink flowers and rainbows and that there is no such thing as the food chain.
"The vegan felt better about herself because she drove her gas-guzzling pollutionmobile ten miles down the road and back, killing countless airborne insects along the way, just to top up on soy milk"
by rationalthinker November 27, 2006
a person who cares alot about the lives and well-being of animals so much that they abstain from eating all animal products and also do not buy any products which are tested on innocent animals.
Vegans follow a natural diet of only vegetables, seeds, fruit, legumes, etc.
They have the same selection of non-vegans, only the food is made with those listed in the "diet" part.
A vegan diet can decrease your risk of cancer, lung disease, obesity, and high cholesterol.
Meat substitutes can be just as tasty as regular meat, depending upon your tastes.
Vegans follow a natural diet of only vegetables, seeds, fruit, legumes, etc.
They have the same selection of non-vegans, only the food is made with those listed in the "diet" part.
A vegan diet can decrease your risk of cancer, lung disease, obesity, and high cholesterol.
Meat substitutes can be just as tasty as regular meat, depending upon your tastes.
by Jexirian/JOssius/Nix May 6, 2004
A vegan does not consume animal products of any kind, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, or even white sugar, which is typically processed using animal bone. Most vegans avoid wearing leather, fur, wool, cashmere, felt, down, mohair, and silk because of the pain and death linked to animal-based fiber industries. Also Vegan's try to stay away from buying products from company's who preform animal testing.
Friend 1: Hey dude. Albertsons has a sale on Iams.
Vegan: Sorry, Can't buy it...they test on animals.
Vegan: Sorry, Can't buy it...they test on animals.
by Lord_Kya June 25, 2006