What is Veganism?

A philosophy and lifestyle seeking to avoid animal exploitation and cruelty whenever possible and practicable. Guided by compassion and conscious choices focusing on progress, not perfection.

At A Glance

Veganism is more than what we eat expressed through everyday choices. Our chart provides an overview of six interconnected components.

  • Plant-Based Nutrition

    Rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds while avoiding animal-derived foods.

  • Clothing & Materials

    Avoiding clothing and materials made from animals, including leather, fur, wool, silk, feathers, and exotic skins.

  • Personal Care & Cosmetics

    Choosing products made without animal-derived ingredients or animal testing.

  • Home & Living

    Selecting household products and everyday essentials that align with vegan principles.

  • Entertainment & Activities

    Avoiding exploitative activities such as zoos, marine parks, circuses, rodeos, hunting, fishing, and animal racing.

  • Consumer Choices & Services

    Supporting businesses and services whose products and practices align with vegan values.

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Why this Path?

For The Animals

Supporting a more compassionate world through conscious choices.

For Your Health

Helping you thrive with a well balanced whole foods plant-based diet.

For The Environment

Encouraging more sustainable choices to help reduce our environmental impact.

The Source

As defined by The Vegan Society: "Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals."

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