i m 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": "user", "content": "Ive been a vegan for almost 6 years now, its really great and I get to eat so healthy. Are you also a vegan? "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Im not but I am somewhat knowledgeable on the subject. Veganism is the practice of both abstaining from eating animals and using animal products."}, {"role": "user", "content": "yea I always eat so many veggies. Ive even tried some new ones ever since I became a vegan. I dont like to hurt animals, its a huge reason why I'm vegan? "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "There are also different categories in veganism. One is a \"dietary vegan\". They abstain from eating meat, eggs, and dairy products."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh yeah I have heard of those ones. I had some cheese recently but I dont go that far into veganism, I buy organic cheese so I know it came from a natural farm where the animal was loved. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Oh I see. You may be considered an \"ethical vegan\" in veganism. Their philosophy delves into areas of the animals lives. They oppose the use of animals for any purpose."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yea I hate to see the poor animals get hurt just for food, I dont eat eggs though because I see that as killing an animal before its born. When was veganism a thing anyways, Like when did it originate?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I would imagine its been around for quite some time. If you have a well-planned vegan diet you can reduce the risk of heart disease or some other chronic diseases."}]