Lacto vegetarianism

eggs, dairy products and gelatin. Lacto-ovo do not eat meat, poultry, or fish but do eat eggs and dairy products. Lacto vegetarians do not eat meat, poultry, fish, or eggs, but do consume dairy products (Harvard). In other words, being a vegetarian is not an all or nothing situation. People often customize what they want or do not want to eat to fit their reasoning for not wanting to eat it. The purpose of becoming a vegetarian varies. Some subscribe to vegetarianism for religious reasons such…

properties of the food, personal life experiences and beliefs as well as cultural, religious and economic factors all influence our food choices. A person who eats vegetables, eggs, and dairy products but who does not eat meat or fish is called a Lacto-ovovegetarian,…

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used by factory farms, to produce on 30% of the food in the world (Bittman). Through actual people, it can be grasped that there are lifestyle changes that can help to make a difference. Nancy Weinheimer, a student at Wilson High School, began her lacto-ovo-pescatarinism in March of 2015 after hearing Jane Goodall discuss the harms of factory farming. She continues to be a vegetarian because it is “good for the environment and my health.” Nancy is motivated by her older sister’s friend Dani.…