People & Animal Welfare Society
Veganism
Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude (as far as possible and practical) all forms of animal cruelty and exploitation, whether related to food, clothing, or any other purpose. Those who practice this lifestyle are called vegans. A vegan is someone who abstains from eating any animal products including meat, poultry, dairy, honey etc.
Vegetarianism
A vegetarian is someone who does not eat flesh from mammals, birds, or fish, but who may consume eggs and/or dairy products.
- Those who eat eggs are called ovo vegetarians;
- those who eat dairy products are called lacto vegetarians;
- and those who consume both are called lacto ovo vegetarians.
Moral vegetarianism is a lifestyle motivated by compassion for living creatures above and beyond any possible health benefits.