A vegan does not use or consume animal products, which means they prohibit meat, dairy and eggs from their diet and avoid products containing leather, wool or fur.
Vegans will also exclude any goods tested on animals. People will choose to become a vegan for many different reasons, but overall, veganism is about a cruelty-free lifestyle that does not impede the environment or animals, and some believe it enhances human health. Vegans do eat vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, legumes and cereals. A vegan diet may seem limited, but there are many alternative products available on the market, such as vegan ice cream and cheese.
For those who are considering veganism, many people prefer to slowly transition into vegetarianism, and then exclude dairy and eggs from their diet. For vegan recipes and restaurant suggestions, visit the Australian Vegan and Vegetarian Resource website.
