i used to be a meat eater but i am 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 used to be a meat eater and now I'm vegan. How about you?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I eat meat, but I really wish I could become vegan. I would love to abstain from the use of animal products."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, I think it is cruel how some animals are treated. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Me too. Are you more of an ethical vegan, or someone who not only follows the diet but extends the philosophy into other areas of life, opposing the use of animals for any purpose?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I guess that is what you would call it. I prefer the animals live freely and we can get our protein some place else."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I agree! A good vegan diet can reduce the risk of some chronic diseases like heart disease!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have heard that before. I think it is great for some people to consider for health reasons."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "How did you get started becoming vegan?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I saw how animals were being treated and I just felt so bad for consuming meat."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I recently found out that the German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, but I can't understand why."}]