i used to be a meat eater but i m now 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": "I was a carnivore, but now am a vegan."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Oh my! lol What made you switch? The eating meat or the veganism philosophy?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh I MISS my rare steaks!  I did it for health.  Is that the veganism philosophy?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I meant more or less the religion aspects.  Those started in ancient India (Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism)."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh, I'm not making any social or religious statement.  Just trying to be healthy.  I wonder how it made its way from India to the US"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Probably made it over here with the migration of people. Do you practie yoga too? I know a few vegans that transitioned to both for physical and mental practices."}, {"role": "user", "content": "No yoga for me.  I would get tied in a knot and not be able to get out of it."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "lol No once you start slow your body gets flexible little by little.You can call yourself a dietary vegan since you don't eat meat, eggs, dairy, etc.. "}]