Vegetarianism Defined

Vegetarianism is the practice of not eating meat, beef, poultry, fish or their by-products, with or without the use of dairy products or eggs. The exclusion may also extend to products derived from animal carcasses, such as lard, tallow, gelatin, rennet and cochineal.

Some who follow the diet also choose to refrain from wearing products that involve the death of animals, such as leather, silk, feather, and fur. It should be noted that although many vegetarians abstain from all animal by-products, others make exceptions in their diet and attire." [Wikipedia]

There are four main types of vegetarianism. These are:
» Ovo vegetarianism
» Lacto-ovo vegetarianism
» Lacto vegetarianism
» Veganism

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarianism

Quite simply, a lacto-ovo vegetarian is a vegetarian who eats eggs and dairy products in their diets. This form of vegetarianism is the most popular, and many people use the broad term 'vegetarian' to define lacto-ovo vegetarianism.

Ovo Vegetarianism

An ovo vegetarian is a vegetarian who consumes eggs but not dairy products. Often ovo vegetarians are lactose intolerant, or do not consume dairy products for personal, health or religious reasons.

Lacto Vegetarianism

A lacto vegetarian is a vegetarian who does not consume eggs, but does eat dairy products.

Veganism

Vegans abstain from/choose not to eat any animal product, including derivatives and non-slaughter-house products. Wikipedia offers a more details definition:

"Veganism is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from the use or ingestion of animal products and by avoidance of products that have been tested on animals. Individuals become vegans for a variety of reasons—to support animal rights, for health benefits, for moral, ethical, religious and/or spiritual reasons, for political reasons, and/or environmental concerns." [Wikipedia]

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