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What vegetarians eat?
Vegetarians eat mostly plant foods plus eggs and milk if they are lacto-ovo vegetarians or only plant food if they are vegans.
There's no limitation within the plant foods or the way they cook it as long as cooking doesn't add animal products such as, for example, butter.
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What Kind of Vegetarian are You?
In this short history of vegetarianism, we will quickly explore the types of vegetarians and reasons for becoming a vegetarian.
First, there are several types of vegetarians including:
• Semi-vegetarian: They do not eat red animal flesh, but choose to eat chicken and fish or they primarily eat a vegetarian diet, but occasionally eat animal products.
• Lacto vegetarian: No meat or eggs, but milk is acceptable.
• Lacto-ovo vegetarian: No meat, but eggs and milk are acceptable. Most vegetarians are lacto-ovo.
• Ovo vegetarian: No meat or milk, but eggs are acceptable.
• Vegans: No meat, eggs or milk products.
Historically, there have been many reasons for becoming a vegetarian including:
Ethics: Many people believe the practice of killing an animal for consumption violates ethical standards, particularly given the modern-day treatment of animals on mega-farms.
Religious and cultural beliefs: Several religious and cultural denominations have strict dietary guidelines which reflect the vegetarian theme.
Health benefits: With heart disease, cancer and stroke topping the list of killer diseases in the nation, many people are turning to a vegetarian diet for health reasons. What type of vegetarian are you and why? By taking time to reflect on your position related to vegetarianism, you will not only reap the health and moral benefits associated with a vegetarian diet, but also the internal fortitude of understanding the complete impact it has on each person and their surroundings.
