Why Eschew Meat Instead of Chewing It?
Recently, there has been a lot of interest in the subject of vegetarianism in all its variations. Since a number of special interest groups and celebrities have promoted this approach to eating, it has seen incarnations of everything from a popular fad to a political cause. Vegetarians are people who, for whatever reason, do not eat meat, or, in some cases, any animal products. They can be grouped into several categories, based on the type of animal foods, if any, that they include in their diet. At one end of the spectrum, you have what are called “vegans,” who do not eat any food derived from animal sources. This group may also be called “strict vegetarians” for obvious reasons. There are also “lacto-ovo vegetarians,” who eat no meat or fish, but do include eggs and dairy products in their diet, and “lacto-vegetarians,” who do not eat meat, fish or eggs, but do include dairy products. There are a number of reasons why a person might follow a meatless diet. *Health reasons – There is
