Vegan is a term for people who choose to not eat any animal products at all. This is different than vegetarian because vegetarians will eat eggs, cheese and honey, which are products made by animals.

Vegans avoid eggs, cheese and honey even though no animal has directly died for that food. Some people are vegans for health reasons other for moral reasons. The thought that the eggs, milk and honey were intended for the animals own species is one of the moral arguments.

“That milk was meant for the calf.”

Cholesterol is also found only in animal products, so when one is a vegan, no cholesterol is consumed. If you are considering a vegan diet, I encourage you to do some research as certain vitamins and minerals may need to be added. Speak with a nutritionist or dietician who is experienced in vegetarian or vegan diets. Many can help you over the phone so use that wonderful internet.