Are there any longterm affects with becoming a vegan? Also is a vegetarian diet cheaper?

I want to know if a vegan diet is better than a vegetarian diet. Also which one is cheaper and how will the affect me?Are there any longterm affects with becoming a vegan? Also is a vegetarian diet cheaper?
It is completely untrue that your body needs animal fat. Your body just needs SOME fat, and it can come from tons of different sources besides animals. Really people, you should seriously start drawing your conclusions from hard facts and research... not just what you think you've "seen". By the way, I'm an omnivore so I think I'm pretty unbiased on the topic.



Anyway, determining if a vegan diet is better than a vegetarian diet is really up to your beliefs concerning animal rights. On an animal rights level, a vegan diet is better than a vegetarian diet because it does not support any type of animal exploitation or consumption. However, if you're talking about which one is better on a health level - it doesn't matter whether you're vegetarian or vegan, you can be either healthy or unhealthy on both diets. You could choose to eat a balanced diet with all the right servings from all the right food groups, or you could live off of french fries and cookies.



As far as which one is cheaper, again - it depends on what you buy. You could be a cheap vegan and eat tons of Oriental flavor ramen noodles, or you could eat nothing but expensive organic produce. Same with a vegetarian diet. You can go either way; it's really up to the individual to build a diet that fits their lifestyle and financial needs.Are there any longterm affects with becoming a vegan? Also is a vegetarian diet cheaper?
Yes, I would assume a vegan diet is more expensive. Most vegans have to shop at specialty stores, which is pretty expensive. But, you can just go to a farmers market and buy in bulk, it's all reasonably priced (pretty cheap actually). Just don't go over-board with the fake meats, fake cheeses, vegan specialty items that aren't really necessary. As long as you stick to the basics, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, it shouldn't be that expensive.



It'll definitely be cheaper being a lacto-ovo vegetarian (you'll probably end up saving money since meat is so expensive). If you decide on being a lacto-ovo vegetarian it's not even a big difference - just avoid meat, gelatin, and rennet products.



As long as you plan a healthy vegan/vegetarian diet there are no long term effects. It's very healthy.
First off, vegans eat a strict vegetarian diet that includes no animal products. Since they don't eat eggs or dairy they need to include Vitamin B12 fortified foods in their diet like: soy milk, cereal, tofu, etc.



Positive long term effects - Vegetarian Foods: Powerful for Health

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/veget鈥?/a>



If you eat mainly prepackaged vegan foods it can cost more then a standard diet, but a diet high in rice beans, veggies and fruit will save you a lot of money on your grocery bill.Are there any longterm affects with becoming a vegan? Also is a vegetarian diet cheaper?
If you're still a meat eater, I would go vegetarian first. Mainly so you learn how to eat right and get enough protein. It's not necessarily cheaper, it's just an "easier" life style to live. At least for me. I can eat vegan 95% of the time, but sometimes, if i'm at a restaurant, it's harder to get something vegan, unless you go to a specific vegan restaurant.



If you're looking to be a vegan - Check out "Peta's Vegan College Cookbook". Even if you're not in college, it still has a ton of recipes that are vegan and wicked cheap.
The person who says you need animal fat for your hair that is completely not true. It is true if you don't eat enough protein your hair might become dull and fall out but there is nothing in animal fat that you can't get from a plant based source of protein. Actually in a lot of cases plant based is much better because animal and dairy fat contain lots of saturated fats which is bad for our bodies. I've been eating vegan for over a year now and just last week I was actually complimented on how shiny my hair is and I swear my hair has been growing faster too.



Some more things I've noticed is that my nails are SUPER healthy they are clear and shiny, my acne is cleared up. I never have any digestive problems anymore, I've had IBS/constipation my whole life and never thought it was because of dairy products but that's also what causes my acne.I sleep so much better, I used to wake up 3-5 times a night on a regular basis and now I sleep deeper and never wake up. I've lost inches around my thighs and arms which was impossible before. I also haven't had any bits of depression this year, it usually happens for a week or so every now and then when I miss my family or something since I live far away from them.



All these things really depend on how balanced your diet is because when you exclude meat and dairy you have to research and know ways to substitute those nutrients back in with plant based proteins and sources of calcium. It takes a lot of time and experimenting in the beginning but after a month you'll totally have the hang of it.Are there any longterm affects with becoming a vegan? Also is a vegetarian diet cheaper?
being vegan lowers your risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes and extends your lifespan about 10 years.



cheaper? it depends. if you substitute meat with things like beans and nuts and cheese, it'll cost about the same, maybe a little less. if you eat lots of meat substitutes like boca and morningstar, it'll be a bit more expensive.
If you are ignorant and don't make the most of your vegan diet.



Dairy products would make vegetarianism more expensive than vegan. Although soy milk is gererally more expensive than cows milk.
Without some animal fat in your diet, your hair will be dull in appearance, and your skin will be dry. And your body will have no fat cells to store toxins that it can't break down. I've seen this happen to a few vegans or vegetarians.
The major effect is pissing off just about everyone you know.

Vegans are food terrorists!

Be a veggie if you must. It would be marginally cheaper than following your natural biological pattern, which is omnivore, but not by that much.