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": "Do you know anyone who practices Veganism? Vegans maintain a diet that abstains from animal products."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I don't know anyone that practice veganism, at least that I know of.  But I know some Vegetarians.  Do you know what is the difference?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I dont actually. My friend became a vegan so I have been studying up on that. There are actually several different types of vegans."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh, I think I remember, Vegetarians cannot eat meal products, but they can use them like leather, I think."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That is what I gather but did not want to spread false information. A dietary vegan wont eat eggs or even dairy products. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, that must be difficult.  I think maybe some day I will become vegetarian, but I will keep eating dairy and eggs."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "In veganism some consider themselves \"ethical vegans\". Where they follow the diet but also oppose the use of animals for any purpose whatsoever. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I like that,  I really would like to protect animals against suffering imposed by our needs."}]