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- Vegetarians in U.S.: 7.3 million (3.2% of Americans)
- Non-meat protein sources: Dairy, seitan, soy foods such as tempeh and tofu, legumes, nuts, and mycoprotein
- Simple vegetarian meals: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, beans and rice, macaroni and cheese
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Vegetarian food is food that does not contain the flesh of animals, eschewing things such as chicken, lamb, beef, and fish. Some choose this diet for ethical reasons, others for its alleged health benefits. Many cuisines, such as Indian, Mediterranean cuisines such as Italian, Spanish, and Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines like Chinese, Japanese and Thai, have a strong vegetarian component. Vegetarian food can be very simple; for example, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is vegetarian.
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Health Benefits of Vegetarianism
- Lowered heart disease risk
- Lowered cancer risk
- Lowered obesity
- Lowered risk of diabetes
Types of Vegetarians
There are many different types of vegetarians, all of whom follow separate sets of rules. People who eat fish but no land animals often call themselves pescetarians, but they are more appropriately included in the flexitarian category.- Lacto-Ovo Vegetarianism: A vegetarian who eats eggs and dairy products
- Lacto Vegetarianism: A vegetarian who eats dairy
- Ovo Vegetarianism: A vegetarian who eats eggs
- Veganism: Someone who does not eat the flesh or byproducts of animals
- Fruitarianism: Someone who eats only fruits
- Raw Veganism: Someone who eats only plant products that are not cooked
Vegetarian vs. Vegan Food
While vegetarian food commonly permits the use of dairy products and egg, vegan food prohibits the use of any food derived from animals. This includes cheese, milk, eggs, whey protein (which is derived from dairy), and depending on how strict the person is, honey, as well as foods that use animal products in their production.-
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Vegetarian Food Questions
where can I find vegetarian food in Beijing? 3 AnswersSeveral places spring to mind, 1. Still Thoughts Vegetarian Restaurant. Its near the national art museum and run by Buddhists. 18A Dafosi Donjie, Dongcheng D... read more
Is it good to take vegetarian food when i suffer from Diabetese? 2 AnswersWell it is all about how you do it, if you go vegetarian, but eat a decent amount of cake & candy, it is not going to help you. Meat can be fine as long as... read more
Best vegetarian restaurant in Santa Monica? 2 AnswersPrevious answer extended. Chandni Vegetarian Restaurant Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Pakistani Neighborhood: Santa Monica 1909 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monic... read more
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No preprepared vegetarian food at Newlands #Woolworths today.
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Food for Thought: Vegetarian Shepherds Pie http://www.kitchn.com.au/vegetarian-shepherds-pie/
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i have a massive craving for Chinese food, in particular prawn toast! i am the worst vegetarian ever!
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*Wink* Tips & Recipes for a Vegetarian Thanksgiving - Fun & Food Cafe http://bit.ly/5Cf25g
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Also a quick reminder we are selling Vegetarian Sushi today along side our normal range of vegetarian food.
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