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": "I haven't been a vegan long, but I'm a vegan. It's kind of a family thing lol, my sisters are and I thought I'd support them. Unfortunately, I feel stupid to ask them questions about it, do you know much on the subject? "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I know a bit about it. Its actually a philosophy that practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals by abstaining from the use of animal products."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Seriously? Never would I of guessed that! If you know anything else, I will be able to show them up. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well the follower of either the diet or philosophy is called a vegan"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Now they don't eat cheese or eggs. I heard I could, or is that cheating?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well that would actually be cheating because a vegan you would have to refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Awe :( I don't know who told me that, but I cheated this morning then lol. Starting fresh tomorrow!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "You know the plus side is that a well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Thank you for that! An added bonus other than sparing a few animals and connecting/supporting my siblings, you're great :)"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "On the down side I did read somewhere that the German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents nor during pregnancy"}]