Someone who follows a vegan diet does not eat any food that comes from an animal in any form. In practical terms, it means they eat fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds and nuts. They do not eat animal flesh, or the product of animals, (i.e. dairy, cheese, milk, eggs, butter, cream). A vegan in general can be a more political term and might mean someone who avoids any products that come from animals, including leather goods, fur, wool etc.
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