Comments on: Different Types of Vegetarians - The Basics

By: Gordon

Gordon — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:01:12 +0000

In reply to Alison Jennings. Hi Alison! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to let me know your thoughts. :) It means a lot! I think just finding the "right" fit for ourselves is the best thing we can do. Sometimes it is a variety of things, a little of this and a little of that! Sounds like you are finding just what is right for you!! :) That's awesome!

By: Alison Jennings

Alison Jennings — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:18:00 +0000

This article was very informative and user-friendly. I am a Flexitarian, meaning that I strive for a plant-based diet, and I mostly avoid dairy, but I do eat eggs, some cheese, and the occasional fish and/or poultry. I do not eat red meat, and I am not a fan of pork or goat or lamb. Once in a blue moon I will eat ham. I like turkey bacon and chicken sausage.

I think it really comes down to percentages: about 80% of what I eat are vegetables, grains, and legumes, plus alternate proteins such as tofu, soy, almonds, and walnuts. 10% is dairy and eggs, and the other 10% is fish/poultry. Although this is is no way a "vegetarian" diet, I do consume way less meat than the average person in America.

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 22:10:11 +0000

I did not know that there are different types of vegetarians. I learned something today, I admired people who stay healthy and maintain a healthy diet. I tried to avoid pork and I was only able to do it for a week or two.

By: Rebecca Swenor

Rebecca Swenor — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 04:24:04 +0000

This is indeed a great post about the types of vegetarians. I know my son doesn't eat meat, eggs, or milk. He just started a couple of months ago just eating organic plant based foods. Thanks for sharing the information.

By: sue quackenbush

sue quackenbush — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:09:51 +0000

I was on a vegan diet last summer for my liver and it really worked well.

By: Echo

Echo — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:59:32 +0000

I have always wondered about the different lifestyles! Thank you for laying it out for me.

By: Akamatra

Akamatra — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:15:20 +0000

I didn't know there were different names for the different vegetarians out there. I have a couple of vegan friends as well.

By: Shannon Graham

Shannon Graham — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 19:28:46 +0000

I was literally just talking to my husband about this the other day. I was really curious about the various types of vegetarians. This helps me a lot, thanks, Cindy!