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'm thinking about becoming a vegan, but I'm sure exactly what it means. Can you help?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Surely!  It's actually the practice of leaving out animal products in your food.  It's a practice that rejects the status of animals as commodities."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Do vegans usually consume dairy products or fish?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well there are distinctions between several categories of veganism.  Some can eat Fish, while other abstain from all meat."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Okay, I gotcha! It seems like it would be pretty healthy to go vegan, is that right?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well it's an interesting philosophy.  There are certain nutrients and essential nutrition that comes from consuming meat.  Each person has a historical dna record of what their ancestors have eaten and that type of diet is what should be consumed."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, I know that meat contains lots of iron and protein. How do vegans make sure they're getting enough iron?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "They have to supplement.  There are vitamins and things of that nature that they can consume.  They have to plan on other sources of Vitamins B, and D.  Calcium, Iodine and others."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I guess I better stock up on some vitamins! What else should I know about being a vegan?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well an interesting one is that the German Society for Nutrition doesn't recommend it!  Especially during pregnancy and for children.  Makes sense!  They are growing people, or growing up!"}]