Not all Vegetarians are the Same

Fun Fact did you know that there are different types of vegetarians?

If you're contemplating going meat free for a meal or two or week or as a lifestyle be sure to check these out. It can be easier to start by eliminating a few things at a time and working your way up.

The types of vegetarians are:

Flexitarian- Mostly eat plant based but occasionally have meat.
Pollotarian- Only consumes poultry and fowl avoids red meat, fish and seafood
Pescatarain- Only eat fish and seafood avoiding other types of meat
Lacto-ova vegetarian- Doesn't eat any meat but consumes dairy products and eggs
Ova- vegetarian- Doesn't consume any meat or dairy products but will eat eggs
Lacto- vegetarian- Doesn't consume any meat or eggs but does consume dairy products
Vegan- Do not consume any animal product or by product and also do not use goods made from animals

Now that you know a little bit more about the types of vegetarians I hope you feel confident in finding a plant based diet that works for you.

Remember it is your life so you don't have to feel restricted to one of these labels. I am a combo of a few of these. I eat meat on occasion (flex), eggs (ova) and though I avoid dairy because I am lactose intolerant I can eat whey and cassien protein and lactose free milk products (ova-lacto).

It is your meal plan, diet, life etc... don't let others make you feel bad for your choices. It is totally acceptable to do it your way.

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