i am a vegan.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Veganism is both the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of either the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan ( ). Distinctions are sometimes made between several categories of veganism. \"Dietary vegans\" (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term \"ethical vegan\" is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is \"environmental veganism\", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the harvesting or industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. Well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease, including heart disease. They are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life including during infancy and pregnancy by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents nor during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'm a vegan! I not only don't eat meat or dairy but I follow the philosophy."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Interesting! What led you to start veganism?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Vegetarianism is practiced by a lot of religions like Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism, but it was actual Paul McCartney that influenced me!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I see. Have you noticed any health benefits from veganism?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I have as a dietary vegan. I've discovered that after I stopped eating dairy products and eggs that I was actually lactose intolerant."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I wonder how many of us don't even realize our bodies are telling us that we shouldn't eat certain things. It sounds like you are loving life as a vegan."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I do! I also follow the diet and the philosophy which means I don't wear or own leather or fur."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That is a commendable position. There are good fake leather and fur products so I don't understand why people insist on still killing animals for that purpose."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Agree. PETA is known for their animal rights and Ingrid Newkirk is the president."}, {"role": "user", "content": "What does PETA stand for? Do they encourage veganism?"}]