Vegetarian vs. Vegan Diets

Series Summary

There are hundreds of thousands of vegetarians around the world today, and as concerns for health and the environment increase so does the number of vegetarians. Vegetarianism is a lifestyle choice made primarily for concerns about animal rights, the environment and human health. It is often associated with lower risks for health problems, including colon cancer, heart attacks, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, though certain measures do have to be taken by vegetarians to ensure proper nutritional requirements are met.

In this free video series, our expert vegetarian will teach you how to be vegetarian. Transitioning from a diet centered around meat to a plant based diet can be difficult for many people. Learn how to get the nutrients you need to be healthy and happy, as well as tips on where to get the protein you need in your diet. You will also learn how to find vegetarian options as restaurants and fast food places. Get tips on why people become vegetarian and even a fun and quick recipe for a high protein meal. If you are interested in becoming vegetarian, let our expert show you everything you need to make the change.

Video Transcript

"On this clip we're going to be talking about vegetarian vs. vegan. I know that can be a very confusing subject. The most basic description is vegans eat absolutely no animal products whatsoever. No dairy, no cheese, no eggs, nothing of any kind, no milk. They might eat soy milk. From what I understand about vegans, it's a very hard lifestyle, but a very pure lifestyle. Vegetarians, you have different levels of vegetarians. You have vegetarians like me that don't eat any meat whatsoever, but loves junk food. So that can be a serious issue. This is an example. Gardenburgers are an example of a vegetarian type of product. They have egg whites in them or cheese in them. That's going to leave out your vegans. Here's a product that does not have any dairy products whatsoever. This comes from the Sinthdeavenus Church and it is called Protos. It's basically peanuts and protein."