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Vegetarianism

Meat-free and fish-free diet with some animal products.

Definition

Dietary regimen excluding meat and fish, but including animal products such as eggs and dairy products.

How it works

Vegetarianism is a food choice based on the exclusion of animal flesh while retaining the nutritional benefits of animal products. There are various forms of vegetarianism, including ovo-lacto-vegetarianism, which includes eggs and dairy products, lacto-vegetarianism, which includes only dairy products, and ovo-vegetarianism, which includes only eggs. This practice can be motivated by ethical, environmental, religious, or health reasons.

Role

Provides a source of protein via dairy products and eggs while reducing saturated fat intake.

Examples

  • Eggs, Cheese, Yogurt, Milk, Legumes, Nuts

Recommendations

Vary protein sources by combining dairy products, eggs, and legumes. Ensure sufficient vitamin B12 and iron intake by prioritizing fortified sources or supplements.

Key takeaway

Vegetarianism is a flexible and nutritionally viable diet that excludes meat but accepts animal products.

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