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Vegetarianism

The document discusses different types of vegetarian diets including lacto-vegetarian, ovo-lacto vegetarian, ovo vegetarian, flexitarian, pescatarian, and vegan diets. A lacto-vegetarian diet excludes meat, poultry, seafood and eggs but includes dairy. An ovo-lacto vegetarian diet excludes meat, fish and poultry but includes dairy and eggs. A vegan diet excludes all animal products including meat, fish, dairy, eggs and sometimes honey. Benefits of vegetarian diets include potential reduced risk of chronic diseases and lower environmental impact.

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Vegetarianism

The document discusses different types of vegetarian diets including lacto-vegetarian, ovo-lacto vegetarian, ovo vegetarian, flexitarian, pescatarian, and vegan diets. A lacto-vegetarian diet excludes meat, poultry, seafood and eggs but includes dairy. An ovo-lacto vegetarian diet excludes meat, fish and poultry but includes dairy and eggs. A vegan diet excludes all animal products including meat, fish, dairy, eggs and sometimes honey. Benefits of vegetarian diets include potential reduced risk of chronic diseases and lower environmental impact.

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vegetarianism

What is vegetarianism?
vegetarianism, the theory or practice of living solely upon 
vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and nuts—with or without the
addition of milk products and eggs—generally for ethical, ascetic,
environmental, or nutritional reasons. All forms of flesh (meat,
fowl, and seafood) are excluded from all vegetarian diets. There a
several types of vegetarians these are:
Types of vegetarians
Lactovegetarians: The lacto-vegetarian diet is a variation of vegetarianism that excludes meat,
poultry, seafood, and eggs.
Unlike some other vegetarian diets, it includes certain dairy products, such as yogurt, cheese, and
milk.
People often adopt a lacto-vegetarian diet for environmental or ethical reasons.
Some also choose to follow the diet for health reasons. In fact, reducing your intake of meat and
other animal products may be associated with several health benefits such as reducing the risk of
cancer.
Types of vegetarians
Ovo lacto vegetarians: A lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet is a primarily plant-based diet that excludes
meat, fish, and poultry but includes dairy and eggs.
In the name, “lacto” refers to dairy products, while “Ovo” refers to eggs.
Many people adopt a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet to reduce their intake of animal products for ethical,
environmental, or health reasons. Lacto-ovo vegetarians have a lower risk of developing type 2
diabetes. That said, while eating meat is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, the protective
effects of vegetarian diets may be unrelated to a lack of meat .
It  lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by increasing your intake of healthy foods, such as whole grains,
fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts, and decreasing your intake of saturated- and trans fats .
What’s more, they have been shown to increase blood sugar control and improve sensitivity to insulin,
a hormone that regulates your blood sugar levels .
Additionally, plant-based diets are high in fiber, which slows digestion and improves blood sugar
control. Vegetarian diets have also been shown to decrease hemoglobin a marker of long-term blood
sugar control.
Types of vegetarian
Ovo vegetarian: An ovo-vegetarian diet doesn’t include dairy products, but does incorporate
eggs, as the “Ovo” prefix indicates.
In addition to excluding meat and fish, an ovo-vegetarian diet excludes all dairy products and foods
made using them, such as cow’s milk, cheese, butter, sour cream, yogurt, and ice cream.
However, someone on an ovo-vegetarian diet would include eggs and egg dishes, like scrambled
eggs, hard-boiled eggs, and omelets. They may also use eggs in baking, such as in muffins, cakes,
and breads. There are numerous benefits of a ovo vegetarian diet this includes: lowering rates of
obesity, heart diseases, hypertension nd certain types of cancer.
Types of vegetarian
Flexitarian diet:A flexitarian diet is designed to be more flexible than a strict vegan or
vegetarian diet, as indicated by its “flexi” prefix. It emphasizes the benefits of plant-based foods
while allowing small amounts of animal products.
It takes a primarily plant-focused approach to eating, but includes some meat and other animal
products, like eggs and dairy, in moderation.
The main principles of a flexitarian diet include eating mostly whole plant foods, getting most 
protein from plants instead of animals, limiting added sugar and processed foods if possible, and
incorporating meat and animal products occasionally. Benefit of a flexitarian diet includes aid weight
loss and reduce risk of heart diseases and may minimize the environmental impact of food systems
across the globe, relieving pressures on the ecosystem with less land, water and energy use.
Types of vegetarians
Pescatarian diet:A pescatarian diet is a plant-based diet that includes fish. The prefix is derived
from the Italian word “pesce,” meaning fish.
While someone on a pescatarian diet will consume fish-based foods, like tuna, halibut, salmon, or 
sushi, they’ll typically avoid other meats, like beef, chicken, or pork.
Whether a pescatarian diet includes dairy products and eggs tends to vary from person to person.
A pescatarian diet offers the benefit of getting healthy omega-3 fatty acids from fish and seafood. 
Types of vegetarians
Vegan vegetarian:A vegan diet is one that excludes all animal-derived products, including all meats and
fish, dairy products, and eggs. Some people on a vegan diet also choose to exclude honey because it’s produced by
bees.
Ethics are a major reason why some people choose a vegan diet.
A vegan diet is based solely on plant foods. This includes fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes,
including beans, peas, and lentils.
A vegan diet may incorporate plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, such as plant-based milk and
dairy products, plant-based egg substitutes, and plant-based meat replacements like tofu, tempeh, seitan, and
jackfruit.
Another distinction of the vegan diet is that it tends to extend beyond food choices and into a person’s everyday
life.
For example, someone on a vegan diet may avoid purchasing consumer products — such as cosmetics, clothing,
and shoes — that use animal-derived ingredients or have been tested on animals.
Vegan meal
Ovolacto meal
Pescatarian meal
Flexitarian meal
Lacto meal
questions
• Who is a vegetarian?
• Name three types of vegetarians?
• Give one benefit of having a vegan diet?

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