Did you know that not all non-meat eaters are the same? There are a variety of different ways to go about a vegetarian lifestyle.
One of the interesting things about humans as a species is the vast diet that they can survive no, when compared to virtually any other animal in the animal kingdom. This has allowed humans to maintain their wellness regardless of whereabouts on the earth they inhabit. Many different types of food types contain the vitamins, minerals and supplements that are needed in order to maintain the wellbeing of the human body. Some people, for example, can survive on diets of whale meat and blubber, or seafood and herbs. Others can survive on a vegetarian diet, and there is a great variety of types of vegetarian diet, too.
Depending on the type of vegetarian, some may choose to eat a diet that has a lower impact on the world, has a lower carbon footprint, or has not been brought about by animal suffering. Others choose diets that do not involve farming of any kind.
One thing that all health experts are certain of – and this applies whether you are a vegetarian or carnivore – and that is that processed foods such as ready meals, cereals, crisps and sweet drinks should be consumed in moderation, if at all.
Studies have also shown that the closer you follow to a vegetarian diet, the longer you are likely to live. Processed meats are pretty much the worst type of food that you can choose and there is strong evidence linking them to early death.
Vegetarians generally don’t eat meat, fish or seafood but they have the most variable and flexible diet in the non-meat category. A lacto-ovo vegetarian is someone who also does not eat eggs or consume dairy products. Vegans, on the other hand, don’t eat any animal products at all (including honey) and they don’t wear any products made from animals.