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": "user", "content": "Hi, I am a vegan have you ever tried to go without meat products?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I have not but I have friends that have.  I have a friend who is vegitarian because he respects life"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Very nice, I am trying veganism because I want to be more healthy and I'm hoping lab grown meats help in my journey."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Do you consider yourself and \"ethical vegan\"?  Where you do not use any animal products"}, {"role": "user", "content": "No I don't consider myself ethical because I used to really enjoy meat and will possibly return to it at some point."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I know that veganism can help with the risk of heart disease"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, and many animal food products apparently raise the risk for heart disease. I think that disease is a number 1 killer in the USA. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "There are lots of heart diseases, such as stroke, arrhythmia, thrombosis, and cardiomyopathy"}]