What are the different types of vegetarians?
Vegetarian are different types as per their diet. Strict vegetarians, called vegans, eat no animal products at all. The staples of their diets are fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts. Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy products in addition to plant foods. Lacto-ovo vegetarians include dairy products and eggs as well as plant foods in their diets. Those who eat animal flesh (meat, fish, chicken) are not considered to be vegetarians.
• 1) Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish or fowl. Eats dairy and egg products. • 2) Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl or dairy products. Eats egg products. • 3) Lacto Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl or eggs. Eats dairy products. • 4) Vegan: does not eat any animal products including meat, fish, fowl, eggs, dairy, honey, etc. Most vegans do not use any animal products such as silk, leather, wool, etc. as well.
