The difference between vegetarian and vegan 20 Articles

by Guinevere Shepherd

Since I became a vegetarian fifteen years ago, I have noticed that there is some confusion as to what constitutes a vegetarian or a vegan. Basically, both vegetarians and vegans reject meat as a source of nourishment. Ho...read more

by Andi S Green.

Vegetarians are actually lacto-ovo vegetarians. This means that they do not consume dead flesh and bones of either animals, birds, fish or shellfish but they still consume eggs and all dairy products. Vegans are actually p...read more

by Ethel Smith

This is a personal view on the difference between being a vegetarian and a vegan . My brother was a vegetarian for many years . Although he was quite strict with what he ate I did feel he was also a little liberal . He wou...read more

by Ray Fauteux

I truly believe living a 'Vegan' lifestyle would be a bridge too far for me. It seems like it would be far too demanding and very difficult to maintain. Personally, I draw the line at possibly being a border-line vegetaria...read more

by Linda Ann Nickerson

This is simple, although it may be the polar opposite of many people's politics: Ironically, in the eating world, the vegetarian is the moderate, and the vegan is the conservative. The omnivore is the liberal. (Th...read more

by Jamai Lafontan

The difference between a vegan and a vegetarian is that a vegan eliminates all animal products from his or her diet, including dairy. Those following a vegan lifestyle generally do not wear leather and avoid products made ...read more

by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

The difference between a vegetarian and a vegan is actually quite significant if the vegetarians and vegans are being strict with themselves. People who are not so strict are really just visitors compared to the inhabitant...read more

by Mona Gallagher

Vegetarians do not eat meat, but many partake of dairy products such as milk, cheese, eggs and butter. Vegans do not use any animal resources, including food, clothing, entertainment and they are against animal testing. Ve...read more

by Jane Allyson

Put very simply, the difference between the two is that vegetarians will simply eliminate meat from their diet such as beef, fish poultry or seafood. The Vegan is the strictest of vegetarians and will go on to eliminate a...read more

by Debbie N

The main difference between Vegans and Vegetarians is not so much what they will and will not eat, but how they feel about their choices. There are a few different types of vegetarians. True vegetarians will not eat me...read more

by Mommy2jesse

There is a large difference between Vegetarians and those who choose to live a Vegan lifestyle. Being a Vegetarian is more a diet choice and doesn't usually effect any other part of day except what you choose to eat. Wh...read more

by Cathy Linton

The difference between Vegetarian and Vegan is one of degree. Whereas the majority of vegetarians do not eat meat, poultry or game, they will usually consume dairy products such as eggs, cheese and milk. Indeed many peop...read more

by Kate Hudson

A vegetarian is a person who chooses for whatever reason not to eat meat. A vegan is someone who chooses not to consume any animal products at all. There are many different types of vegetarianism and veganism, the type a...read more

by Sarah Afshar

The difference between a vegetarian and vegan is "strictness" in eating habits. Vegans are more strict on a variety of wavelengths, as opposed to vegetarians because vegans avoid any food that has anything to do with an an...read more

by Corbi Copeland

Many people believe that the terms vegetarian and vegan are interchangeable, but there is quite a difference between being vegetarian and being vegan. Vegetarianism focuses mainly on your food choices. Veganism is actual...read more

by Jadey Bayless

In 1944 The word Vegan was brought to life by Donald Watson. So what is the difference between Vegetarian and vegan? Vegan means no dairy and animal products. They also do not wear leather, wool, silk, and down. ...read more

by Brenda Lachman

Vegetarians don't eat meat but they do eat animal products such as milk, butter, eggs and cheese. Vegans do not eat any animal products. Their diet consists mainly on roots, plants, fruits, nuts, grains, seaweed, ...read more

by April Dawn

Not all vegetarians are vegan and not every vegan is a radical protester. Some persons make choices based on health concerns. I'm a vegetarian mother of a child with dairy allergies. Honey, though sweet, isn't g...read more

by Angela Long

This is a very popular question and often mis interpreted. I also feel that everyone has a certain degree as to how vegan or vegetarian they are. Being a vegetarian is very basic. You do not eat any meat products. That wou...read more

by D. J. Poe

The difference between vegetarians and vegan is despairingly simple. Vegetarians allow themselves to consume dairy product, i.e., milk, eggs, cheese. They would even, in theory, wear fur gloves. The Vegan is a much s...read more