Vegetarianism is the voluntary renunciation of animal meat. It takes many forms:
1. There is vegetarianism, in which one does not eat eggs but drinks milk.
2. A strict form of veganism is, the complete elimination of animal products from the diet because they cannot be obtained without killing or exploiting the animals themselves.
Vegans are often the most ardent fighters for animal rights.
Who is a vegan and who is a vegetarian?
The difference between vegans and vegetarians is substantial, moreover, vegans are stricter vegetarians who oppose all exploitation and consumption of animals. But there are also differences among vegetarians.
Classification of vegetarians
There can be many reasons for choosing this life - faith, individual preference, personal health. Many give up meat products because of environmental and animal health concerns. For some people the transition to vegetarianism is associated with saving personal money, as rice or buckwheat are cheaper than meat products. There are several types of this type of diet:
1. Lacto-vegetarianism - in which you can eat eggs and dairy products, but can not eat fish, meat and poultry;
2 Ovov vegetarianism - one can eat eggs, but one cannot eat milk, sour cream, or cottage cheese;
3. Lacto-vegetarianism - where you can eat dairy products, but you can't have eggs;
4. Pesco-vegetarianism - in which you can eat seafood and fish.
5. Vegans - this is the most extreme form of vegetarianism. What do vegans eat? It's easier to answer the question of what they can't eat: eggs, dairy products, honey, gelatin, refined foods, processed foods, preservatives, alcohol, caffeine, any stimulants, all animal products.
The difference between a vegan and a vegetarian
These are the two most common trends among people who have given up meat food.
It is known that the common man does not see any difference between these concepts. How is a vegan different from a vegetarian? The main difference can be called the taste difference.
A vegetarian does not eat animal meat, fish and poultry, but in his diet there is no prohibition on milk products and eggs, and also on all derivative products. Attitudes toward honey are often loyal.
Vegans - who are these people? Their beliefs are tougher and stricter. You can't eat meat, fish, or poultry. It is also forbidden to wear things that are made from animal materials. It is forbidden to eat eggs, honey, gelatin, and dairy products. Vegans are often animal rights activists. Throughout the world they advocate the abolition of bullfighting and even the banning of circuses, as this entertainment establishment, according to their beliefs, forcibly exploits animals. One can surmise the attitude that vegans show toward poultry farms, meat packing plants, fish harvesting plants and hunters and fishermen.