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": "Veganism is both a practice and a mindset. Do you practice it?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "How did people get the idea of becoming vegans?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well, those who decided to be a vegan saw animals as not a commodity, but living things capable of emotion, feeling, and knowing their imminent death! So whenever the first person to see animals that way is when it started, haha"}, {"role": "user", "content": "How many categories of Veganism are out there?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "There are two main distinctions when it comes to veganism, ethical and dietary!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "How long have the word vegan been around?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Oh, sorry, I don't know that. But you might be delighted to know that there are vegan and vegetarian festivals!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "What does strict vegan mean?"}]