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What is a Vegetarian Diet?

Vegetarians don't eat meat or fish – but most still consume dairy, eggs and honey. It's one of the most popular meat-free diets worldwide.

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Simply Explained

Vegetarian Diet Explained

Vegetarianism means avoiding meat and fish. Unlike veganism, most vegetarians still eat dairy, eggs and honey. There are different forms: lacto-vegetarians (consume dairy), ovo-vegetarians (eat eggs) and lacto-ovo-vegetarians (both). A vegetarian diet is often the first step towards more conscious eating.

Background

Why do people eat vegetarian?

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Animal Welfare

Many vegetarians don't want animals to be killed for their food – but haven't yet committed to avoiding all animal products.

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Environment

A vegetarian diet has a significantly lower carbon footprint than a meat-based diet. Avoiding red meat in particular makes a big difference.

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Health

Plant-forward diets can reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers – as shown by numerous studies.

Key Facts

Key Facts

  • ❌ No meat (beef, pork, poultry ...)
  • ❌ No fish & no seafood
  • ✅ Dairy – milk, cheese, yoghurt (usually allowed)
  • ✅ Eggs (usually allowed)
  • ✅ Honey (usually allowed)
  • ✅ All plant-based foods

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