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compare and contrast the lifestyles of a vegetarian and a vegan.
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a vegetarian lifestyle generally involves abstaining from meat and other animal products, eating primarily fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes, and sometimes dairy products, eggs, and honey. a vegan lifestyle involves abstaining from all animal products, including dairy and eggs, and seeking plant-based alternatives when possible. both vegetarians and vegans may choose to avoid food that has been processed using animal products, and both focus on consuming mostly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. however, the range of foods and ingredients a vegetarian may consume is much broader than a vegan's, as a vegetarian may include animal products like dairy and eggs in their diet.
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