Vegetarian diets may be based only on plant food sources (total vegetarians), plant foods plus dairy products (lacto-vegetarians), or plant foods plus dairy products and eggs (lacto-ovo-vegetarians).
At its broadest a vegetarian diet is one that includes no meat, poultry or n fish. Beyond that, however, there are many variations on the vegetarians theme.
*Lacto-ovo vegetarians - (a vegetarian who does not eat meat but does consume dairy products and eggs)
*Vegan - (a vegetarian excludes all animal flesh and products, such as milk, honey, and eggs)
*Macrobiotic - (diets consist mostly of whole grains and beans)
*Fruitarian
*Raw foods (includes only fresh and uncooked fruit, nuts, seeds, and vegetables)
*Natural hygiene (is a vegetarian diet system that stresses combing certain foods to promote digestion and absorption of nutrients)
Vegetarian diets appear to be advantageous over omnivorous or meta-containing, diets for promoting health and longevity, suggesting that indeed there may be a vegetarian advantage.
Research studies have shown that people that adhere to a strict vegetarian diet and follow the recommended nutritional servings have a lower risk of cardiovascular as well as lower levels of obesity.
If a strict vegetarian does not follow a properly planned diet they may suffer from shortages of vitamin B12, Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, iron, zinc, among other vital vitamins and minerals.
Vegetarian diet
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