Vegan and vegetarian. Words we hear pretty often.
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.
ARTICLE:
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
Overheard: “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” ~George Bernard Shaw
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