<human>:  What are the benefits and drawbacks of going vegan?
<bot>: Benefits of going vegan include improved health (due to less processed foods, saturated fats, and salt), a reduced environmental footprint (fewer animals and fewer resources needed to produce plant-based foods), and savings on food cost (due to being able to buy more plant-based foods in bulk and fewer processed products). 2 Drawbacks of going vegan include difficulty getting certain essential vitamins and minerals (such as iron, B12 and essential fatty acids), difficulty fitting vegan meals into busy lifestyles, and the need to learn how to cook vegan-friendly meals.