{"id":152973,"date":"2022-06-24T11:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T10:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/can-i-still-be-vegan-if\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T11:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T10:20:29","slug":"can-i-still-be-vegan-if","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/en-us\/can-i-still-be-vegan-if\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Can I Still Be Vegan If\u2026?&#8221; 5 Common Ethical Dilemmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>There is no such thing as a \u2018perfect\u2019 vegan<\/strong> <strong>and it&#8217;s more important to do our best<\/strong> <strong>than do nothing at all<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/can-i-still-be-vegan.jpg\" alt=\"can I still be vegan if...\" class=\"wp-image-151603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/can-i-still-be-vegan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/can-i-still-be-vegan-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/can-i-still-be-vegan-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/can-i-still-be-vegan-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/can-i-still-be-vegan-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: AdobeStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you progress on your plant-powered journey, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll face a few ethical dilemmas, and it can feel as though your vegan values are constantly at odds with other areas of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people new to the movement are concerned about making mistakes and not being \u2018vegan enough,\u2019 but the truth is that none of us are perfect. For most people, going vegan doesn\u2019t happen overnight and we\u2019ve all made our fair share of mistakes along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we respond to some of the most common ethical dilemmas our participants ask us about, but first, let\u2019s revisit the definition of veganism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does It Mean to Be Vegan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most widely accepted definition of veganism comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vegansociety.com\/go-vegan\/definition-veganism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Vegan Society<\/a>. They define veganism as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cA philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude\u2014as far as is possible and practicable\u2014all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The key part to remember is <em>\u201cas far as is possible and practicable.\u201d<\/em> We live in an imperfect world and it\u2019s almost impossible to live our lives in a way that doesn\u2019t affect animals whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Veganuary, we believe it&#8217;s more important that more people do their best than do nothing at all. We should never let perfection be the enemy of good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Still Be Vegan If\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026I eat cross-contaminated food?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it vegan to eat plant-based foods cooked on the same grill as meat? If you live with non-vegan family or housemates, is it vegan to use the same cooking equipment as them? What if someone stirs your coffee with the same spoon that has briefly touched cows&#8217; milk?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross-contamination is hotly debated in the community and everyone draws the line somewhere different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When reading food labels, you will see \u2018may contain\u2019 warnings on items that appear to be <a href=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/en-us\/accidentally-vegan-products-usa\/\">accidentally vegan<\/a>.  This means the product is made in the same factory or machines as non-vegan products, making it unsuitable for people with allergies. However, no animals were harmed for the product itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In restaurants, some plant-based options are cooked on the same grill as non-vegan foods, presenting further cross-contamination concerns. Whether a plant-based burger is cooked on a separate grill or not, it still has the same positive impact on animals and the planet when you choose this over the meat option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we all refused to eat the available plant-based options and insisted on separate cooking facilities in all eateries, this would harm more animals, as most restaurants simply can&#8217;t provide this and therefore would opt not to offer plant-based options at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, it\u2019s for you to decide if you\u2019re comfortable with cross-contamination or not.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vegan-burger.jpeg\" alt=\"Close-up of home made vegetarian red beet burgers on wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-80070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vegan-burger.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vegan-burger-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vegan-burger-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vegan-burger-800x533.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: AdobeStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026I cook non-vegan food for my family?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a common conundrum for many Veganuary participants and new vegans. It\u2019s fantastic if your family and partner are completely on board with your new way of life, but this isn\u2019t always the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it comes down to what you\u2019re comfortable with and the kind of dishes you eat as a family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that most popular dishes are easy to veganize and there are realistic alternatives for pretty much everything, making it easier to persuade your loved ones to eat more plant-based foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026I have a non-vegan job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t it be great if our jobs always aligned with our personal values? Sadly, that\u2019s not the world we currently live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work in a supermarket or restaurant where animal products are sold, does that make you any less of a vegan? Most people need to work to earn an income and it\u2019s unreasonable to pressure ourselves to be morally pure. Veganism is about doing our best, not being perfect in every way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your own decision to go vegan is more powerful than you think and it may even have a positive influence on <a href=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/how-to-be-vegan-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your workplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could even get your company on board with <a href=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/en-us\/get-involved\/workplace-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veganuary&#8217;s Workplace Challenge<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vegan-workplace.jpg\" alt=\"People chatting in the workplace\" class=\"wp-image-109462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vegan-workplace.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vegan-workplace-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vegan-workplace-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vegan-workplace-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vegan-workplace-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026I accidentally eat non-vegan food?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone makes mistakes! We all misread labels or eat a non-vegan product because it\u2019s habitual for us. We can\u2019t expect ourselves to undo a lifetime of eating habits overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small misstep doesn\u2019t undo all the progress you\u2019ve made so far. Your intentions are what matter the most, so accept your mistakes and learn from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are<\/strong> <strong>more tips for staying vegan when you&#8217;ve<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/dealing-with-challenges-vegan-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fallen off the vegan wagon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026I take medication?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us need medicine at some point in our lives, and almost all of it will have been <a href=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/en-us\/animal-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tested on animals<\/a> before being used by humans. Many medicines also include animal-derived ingredients like lactose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a bitter pill for vegans to swallow. When we\u2019re trying to avoid contributing to animal suffering, it can be difficult to come to terms with ethical dilemmas like these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to look after our own health too. After all, we can\u2019t be advocates for a better world if we aren\u2019t in good health to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In these situations, it\u2019s important to remember that you&#8217;re doing your best. 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