-What does the diet consist of? What can and cannot be eaten?
Vegan diet consists of not eating animal products. That even includes daiary,fish, gelatin and eggs. They eat lots of fruit, seeds, vegetables, beans and grains.
-What is the philosophy behind the diet?
There are who only follow the vegan diet, but there are also who are ethical vegans. The term ethical vegan applied to those who not only do they follow a vegan diet, but they also extend the philosophy in other areas of their lives. They oppose the use of animals for any purpose.
-What benefits are claimed fo it?
It couls help shed pounds chronic diseases. It has health and environmental benefits.
-What do critics of the diet say about it?
Critics of the diet say that is really restrictive and that cooking vegan dishes can be lots of work.
-Can you find the name of any famous people who follow the diet?
There are many famous people who follow the vegan diet, such us, Stevie Wonder, Al Gore, Pamela Anderson and Alicia Silverstone.