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People love talking about food, new recipes they tried out, what they’re going to bring for lunch to school or work or what food they hate. Eating habits also are a hot topic and can determine your personality: for example, if you pour milk before cereal, people might think you’re a psychopath. Of course, it’s a joke, but there are people who will take the order you put your food in the bowl personally. 

Because people are so passionate about food, they can get a little bit aggressive with it. Big opposing camps consist of people who eat meat and animal-derived products and people who don’t. Both sides want to convince the other that their approach is the right one.

Today we will look at a vegan community on Instagram that is dedicated to memes about being a vegan that is called Vegan Sarcasm. The page has over 350k followers and shares strong opinions about people who don’t follow the same lifestyle, as well as the struggles of being a vegan.

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We should probably start with defining what veganism is. According to Donald Watson, the founder of The Vegan Society, it is "a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.”

So veganism includes not only avoiding consuming animal-derived products in your diet, but in every aspect of your life. Vegans are opposed to testing products on animals, supporting zoos or animal circuses, they don’t wear clothing that has been made using parts of an animal, etc.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When u find what your looking for without reading every label.....

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There is a stereotype that vegans are really annoying and they will always let you know they don’t eat meat and use only cruelty-free products even though it is irrelevant in a situation. A joke going around says “How do you know if someone is vegan? Don’t worry—they’ll tell you.” This is kind of what the Instagram account Vegan Sarcasm is doing, but in a funny way.

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There are more of these stereotypes, such as vegans who want to convert meat eaters to veganism and hate meat eaters. Just like there are different meat eaters, there are very kind and nice, but also very rude and preachy people among vegans.

There is also a misconception that all vegans are healthy, their food is boring and doesn’t have nutritional value. Yes, vegans tend to eat more plant-based foods, but there are so many other substitutes for meat that are filling, have a lot of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial. They are definitely not restricted to eating just different types of salad every day. But at the same time, there are a lot of processed foods and desserts that are vegan and don’t do anything good to your health.

So what are the benefits of becoming vegan? Rush University System for Health gives a few positive outcomes that can come from going vegan, but only if it is done right. Cutting out animal-derived products may promote weight loss, reduce your risk of heart disease as most likely your cholesterol level will lower, lower your chances of getting certain types of cancer, and it may help you manage diabetes by lowering A1C levels, which reflect your average blood sugar level.

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Going vegan not only can improve your health, but also have an impact on the environment because it would lower the demand for meat and dairy products. To make them, you need a lot of resources, like water, crops for animals, transport and other production processes that pollute nature.

There is also the ethical question of eating what previously was a living creature. The Vegan Society says that most people go vegan for this exact reason. They can go as far as not eating honey if they believe that commercial honey production is harmful for the bees.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before I was vegetarian, I often ordered vegetarian food in restaurants because they make it more interesting.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I made a big mistake in selecting the vegetarian option for a weekend group stay at an inn. "Zucchinis are on special this week!" "Great - let's buy a shitload and add zucchini slices to the spaghetti, the soup, the omelet, the salad, the martini--"

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It seems that the arguments for following a vegan diet and lifestyle are solid, but there are as many arguments against it. Even though you may prevent some diseases by following a vegan diet and lose some weight, you have to always keep in mind that this can only be achieved with a balanced diet, because otherwise you may experience deficiency of omega-3, iron, calcium, iodine, and vitamin B12 which are very important to be healthy, feel fatigued or oven gain weight.

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Transitioning to a new diet may cause some digestive issues. The Vegan Review says that health professionals encourage eating more fiber, but you should be aware that increasing it suddenly may lead to unpleasant side effects, which should be temporary.

Also, production of plant-based foods leaves its own carbon footprint as well. Of course, it’s not comparable to the production of meat but it isn’t all green and some vegetables and fruits require more than others.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ooooor, even in emergency, vegan is not a option ... ? :p (i think it's more about the price)

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In the end it comes down to if you are willing to commit to this lifestyle and if you will manage to sustain it. There is a lot of debate over whether humans are naturally omnivores or herbivores, but either way, some people love meat too much to let it go.

Would you like to try out a vegan lifestyle? Maybe you already have? Did it work out? Also, which of these memes did you find the most entertaining? Let us know in the comments!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you are at a group dinner and it is literally the first thing you mention about yourself before even introducing yourself. "I'M VEGAN! Hello, everybody, I'm Susan. and I am VEGAN!"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG SAME WHEN I FIRST TRIED A VEGGIE BURGER I WAS LIKE HAVE THEY DECIEVED ME!?!?!?

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If there is a party where all the food is meaty treats, it's very easy to lean into the alcohol pretty heavy. I am always grateful for the mixed nuts to soak up some booze😜

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tofu is good, I really like it, but I don't appreciate this very much. It's just rude.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here's the thing, due to a fat intolerance, I've become quite obsessive over checking the nutritional content of everything I buy. Vegan options are often higher in both fats and sugars than the non-vegan version. Skim milk is actually *healthier* (for me) than any vegan option.

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