Veganism

Question
I am writing a story about veganism in my journalism
course.  I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions
for my story.
1.  What are some health benefits of a vegan lifestyle?
2.  What are some negative sides of a vegan lifestyle?
3.  What is your personal opinion about veganism?
4.  What are some of your concerns with people who choose
to go vegan?

If you could answer these questions and just give me your
name and title and background, I will be able to complete
my assignment.  Im sure you are so busy, but id appreicate
it.

Answer
Hi Katie,

The best way I can answer your question at this time is redirecting you to competent sources. I hope there's enough of food for pro and cons thoughts if you follow these links:

International Vegetarian Union (IVU) Statement

The epidemiological data are clear: vegans enjoy better health than those who eat a diet based on animal products. A diet without animal products can reduce the occurrence of numerous diseases, in particular heart diseases and cancer, the leading causes of death in industrialized countries and the most difficult to cure. Additionally, a vegan diet aids in the prevention and treatment of numerous other diseases including kidney and gastrointestinal conditions, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, arthritis and gall bladder disease.


www.healthforce.com/a_healthy_diet.htm
Diet is an Absolute Key to Health!
A Vegan diet means you are eating only food from the plant kingdom.  When you eat
raw foods, one huge advantage is that you are now, for the most part, eating


library.thinkquest.org/20922/who_become.htm
Who should become a vegan?
The type of protein in a vegan diet may be another important advantage.  Those studies
show that a low-fat, vegan diet has a clear advantage over other diets.


www.vegsource.com/talk/veganissues/messages/20900.html
VegSource: Re: A cheaper vegan diet?
A cheaper vegan diet?  soon be bursting with wonderful fun interesting
things not generally available at grocery stores, take advantage of those

www.ivu.org/articles/exhibition/diet.html
On vegan diet, yet needed for overall health, is vitamin B12. However, the wholesale
killing and suffering of animals can not be justified BY THE ADVANTAGE OF NOT



chetday.com/hallelujah-diet-baby.htm
Our Experience with Deficiencies on the Hallelujah Diet
In this must-read article for all vegans, health minister Andrew Foote tells how their baby was injured by B12 and calcium deficiencies on the strict vegan Genesis 1:29 diet.

chetday.com/hallelujah-diet-dangers.htm
Hallelujah Acres Research Casts Doubt on "Ideal Diet"
In this article, Greg Westbrook examines published studies by a well-known Genesis 1:29 Diet researcher, Michael Donaldson, Ph.D. Donaldson's research reveals a multitude of nutritional deficiencies that vegans should be aware of, especially expectant mothers, nursing mothers, babies, children, and teenagers.

chetday.com/vegandietdangers.htm
Dangers of Vegan Diets for Expectant Moms, Children, and Others
Although a vegan diet can help many people overcome weight problems or major health challenges, it may not be the best choice for the long-term, especially for expectant mothers and their babies. Must reading for all vegans.

chetday.com/meatandpg.htm
Why an Expectant Mom Said No to a Vegan Diet
In this important and interesting letter, a young mother and natural health seeker reveals why she decided not to stick with a vegan program when she learned she was pregnant. Must reading for all soon-to-be-mothers.

chetday.com/vegmyths.htm
The Myths of Vegetarianism
Naturopath Dr. Stephen Byrnes takes vegetarianism to task in this controversial and fascinating article that debunks many of the "myths of vegetarianism." Must reading for all vegan, raw foodists, and would-be vegetarians.

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