Vegan Philosphies
There are three main reasons why people are vegan. For most people it is a combination of the three or maybe just one or two, however they are all relevant.
Environmentalism:
Environmental vegans focus on conservation rather than animal rights: they reject the use of animal products on the premise that practices such as farming – particularly factory farming – fishing, hunting and trapping are environmentally unsustainable.
Ethics:
Ethical veganism is based on opposition to speciesism, the assignment of different values to individuals on the basis of their species membership alone. They argue that all sentient beings should have at least one right – the right not to be treated as property, which is why they do not eat dairy or eggs: animals used in the dairy and egg industries live longer, are treated worse and end up in the same slaughterhouses.
Health:
It's no secret that eating fruits and vegetables is good for one's health. Some people take it to a whole new level with veganism because it is a diet where people eat mostly fruits and vegetables. It has been proven that a vegan, plant-based diet can help those with heart disease, type II diabetes, and cancer. By using mother nature's food to nurture one's body, the health benefits are amazing.
I would have to say that I choose to eat vegan because of the environmental and health reasons. I never feel full after a meal, I never feel tired after eating, and I always feel confident in my decisions on what to eat. So what's your reason?