seafood and fish. In thought, some don’t consider aquatic creatures the same as other land animals. Dietary wise, fish is generally a much healthier choice than pork or beef.
Other people choose to eat fish because it doesn’t affect land use as much as raising livestock does. However, the overharvesting of farmed fish is gradually polluting our seas and lakes which is a significant environmental concern.
Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian
This person eats no meat, including seafood, but does eat dairy products and eggs. Most lacto-ovo-vegetarians follow this basic rule: if you have to kill the animal to get the product, then don’t eat it. Therefore, milk is okay, but gelatin, which is made from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals such as domesticated cattle, chicken, pigs, and fish is not. Watch out because it’s highly used in camera film and marshmallows! Weird, but true.
Lacto-Vegetarian
A lacto-vegetarian eats no meat or eggs but does eat dairy products. Dairy products include cows’ milk and any food you can make from cows’ milk, such as ice cream, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, and so on. Other animal products, such as goat cheese, are also included.
Ovo-Vegetarian
This diet allows no meat and no dairy products but doesn’t include eggs. Although not common, they’re also referred to as eggetarians.
Fruitarian
Last but certainly not least, a fruitarian is a person who eats primarily fruits but may also occasionally include raw vegetables, beans, nuts, and seeds. Fruitarianism is a subset of dietary veganism and is usually practiced for different reasons, including ethical, religious, environmental, cultural, economic, and health.
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