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 am thinking about becoming a Vegan, you know abstaining from eating or using animal products."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Interesting, I've been contemplating that recently too. Why do you want to?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "yes because I like the fact that Veganism rejects the commodity status of animals"}, {"role": "user", "content": "What's the difference between veganism and vegetarianism?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Vegetarianism is more about not eating meat and food products and sometimes dairy, but not from abstaining from using animal products."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Cool do you know how many vegans there are in the world?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I don;t know that, but I know many people become vegan for health reason since a vegan diet is supposed to reduce the risk of certain chronic disease including heart desease."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Any other health benefits from becoming vegan?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The other health benefits are less clear but Veganism is regarded as appropriate for all stages of life including infancy. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Hmm I didn't know that. how long ago did people start to become vegan?"}]