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Should I Be Vegan or Vegetarian? What’s the Difference?

 
 
Vegan and vegetarian. Words we hear pretty often.child eating vegan
But do you know exactly what they mean?
 
And what about their cousins?
 
Words like pescatarian.
 
What the heck? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today we’ll try to clear the air a bit with a quick look at eating styles. See if any of these fit you. Check out the article below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Going vegan, or vegetarian is a great way to eat smarter, lose weight, burn fat and feel energetic. Choosing to live a healthier lifestyle starts with your diet.
 
Estimates show that up to 70% of your physical fitness level is a direct result of your diet. So, “Good for you!” for deciding to go vegan or vegetarian.
 
By the way, what is the difference?
 
A vegan is definitely a vegetarian, but not all vegetarians are vegans. And what is this pescatarian thing anyway?
 
Defining the Difference Between Vegan and Vegetarian
 
Before you join a club or organization, you first find out what they are all about, right? What do they believe?
 
What are the basic tenets, rules and unwritten laws which govern that organization? Choosing between a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle? Ask yourself the same questions.
 
– Vegan – A person who excludes the use of animals for clothing, food or any other purpose. They do not consume or use any products made from animals.
 
This means they do not eat eggs, meat, milk or any other animal-based food.
 
– Vegetarian – This is someone who does not eat meat or fish. Unlike a vegan, some types of vegetarians eat dairy products, eggs, and cheese.
 
Vegetarians don’t usually concern themselves with excluding animal-based non-food products. These include things like clothing.
 
The Different Types of Vegetarians
 
Now you’re beginning to see the differences. Vegans look at food and nonfood production in a different light. They can be more passionate about the exclusion of animals from the process.
 
Vegetarians pretty much stick to a plant-based diet. But you may find them wearing leather shoes and clothing. Or they may eat eggs and cheese and drink milk.
 
Check out these different types of vegetarians …
 
Pescatarian – This person is pretty much a vegetarian. But, they also eat fish and other seafood products, dairy, and eggs.
 
Flexitarian – If you would like to be an “almost vegetarian”, the flexitarian diet might be right for you. This is a vegetarian who sometimes eats eggs, cheese, and dairy products.
 
They also eat less meat.
 
Lacto vegetarian – As a “lacto” you can exclude poultry, meat, fish and any egg products from your diet. But you can still eat dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and milk,
 
Lacto ovo vegetarian – Do you love cheese, eggs, egg-based food items. Do you have to have yogurt, milk and other dairy products?
 
When you add these foods to an almost completely plant-based diet you are a lacto ovo vegetarian. 
 
JohnK 6-20-2018
 
 
 
 
 
Image for veganOverheard: “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”
                            ~George Bernard Shaw
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forgiveness Can Restore Your Life: It’s Your Choice

It doesn’t take much looking around anymore to find a real need for forgiveness. Society keeps a laundry list of “somebody-done-somebody-wrong-what-should-be-done-about-it” items.
 
Look at your own life. What are you carrying around? More importantly, can you “put it down?”
 
Chi For Yourself answers in the affirmative. Read on to find out how you can lighten the load through forgiveness–
 
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Does it seem that your days are a constant stream of anger and resentment? Is it tough remembering when you were happy?
 
You know, those times when you greeted your days with more enthusiasm?
 
Ah, but that was before my partner (and love in general) let me down!
 
child with forgiveness
 
You may think that holding on to anger and grief grants you a certain power. One that you wouldn’t have if you forgave and let go of the anger and confusion.
 
It doesn’t seem logical that forgiveness can give you a new outlook. An outlook free of constant thinking about how and why you were “wronged.”
 
Forgiveness is not excusing or condoning the act. Nor is it letting someone back into your life.
 
Forgiveness is actually a gift you can give yourself. Doing this will restore your life to a sort of normalcy. You’ll enjoy the good things about life. And, you won’t let the bad stuff get you down.
 
I like to say that we make choices. And forgiveness is a process you must choose. It’s not a sudden awakening that pushes you to let someone “off the hook.’
 
Forgiveness is a powerful ally in your life. It’s critical to restoring relationships and/or carrying on with life. No more wallowing in self-pity.
 
When you forgive, you take a load off of yourself. You rid your mind of thoughts of revenge. You can move forward with a happy here-and-now. And you de-clutter your path toward manifesting in the future.
 
You’ll be surprised how forgiveness can soothe aches and pains. Plus you’ll be able to open yourself up to better relationships.
 
You may not feel able to trust someone immediately. But gradually you’ll experience honesty and respect. You’ll have a newfound trust and openness.
 
You may not be ready to forgive – and, that’s okay. But, you can begin working toward forgiveness and enjoy the journey.
 
Just deciding to forgive starts freeing you from corrosive feelings that bother you.
 
It feels nothing short of traumatic when your life has been rocked by someone you trusted and loved. Forgiveness is a path to restoring your life so that you’re open and your spirit is ready.
 
Choose to experience life again!
 
JohnK 6-13-2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Image for forgivenessOverheard: “Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.”
 
                       ~Indira Gandhi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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