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": "Veganism includes not eating animals and since I was raised that way I am one.  What do you know about Veganism?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Ethical vegans also avoid leather, feathers, and other products that cause animal suffering during production."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I find it interesting that there are so many different categories of Veganism.  I think it's pretty cool.    Good point .  Do you know anyone that's a Vegan"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I don't know any vegans, but I'm a vegetarian and would one day like to be vegan. It's so easy to get protein. My personal favorite is tempeh."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "How interesting.  Strict Vegans avoid animals but will eat eggs and dairy products."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I don't know if I could give up dairy. It's too good. Although if I did, it would be very good for my health. Going vegan helps prevent cancer and heart disease."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Which is good because heart disease runs in my family.  I'm glad it reduces heart disease.  I'm sure a few other chronic diseases too."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yeah, me too. I believe there was a study done by Elizabeth Blackburn about the vegan diet. She found out that it caused more than 500 genes to change in three months."}]