Veganism and the Middle Eastern Diet الحمية النباتية «فيجن» ومأكولات الشرق الأوسط
By Lea Aoun Consuming meat and dairy is a big part of Arab culture. However, a small percentage of Arab-Americans have decided to change their lifestyles and become Vegan. Veganism is a diet that excludes the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. In other words, you cannot consume meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products, nor have clothing made out of fur or leather. I have had the wonderful opportunity to interview Sham Hasan, an Iraqi vegan, about his lifestyle. Mr. Hasan runs the popular Instagram, @VeganIraqiFood, where his West Coast adventures and unique vegan-friendly...
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