It is well known that “vegetarian” means abstaining from meat consumption.

especially during the vegetarian festival

to make merit

But today there are more meat-free options, such as vegetarians and vegans, each with different eating rules. 

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Vegetarianism is not just about refraining from meat.

But all animal products such as eggs, lard, butter, animal milk (cow's milk, goat's milk, etc.) are excluded. At the same time, vegetarian rules prohibit eating pungent-smelling vegetables such as garlic (chives, chives), onions, scallions, leaves. Shallots, shallots, white onions, onions, chives, tobacco leaves, cigarettes, tobacco, alcoholic beverages

Including not eating spicy food, whether spicy, salty, or very sweet. In addition, vegetarians also have physical prohibitions such as refraining from speaking harsh words, malicious thoughts, cloudy minds, and fasting 8 precepts.

Vegetarians, besides refraining from eating meat, also refrain from eating vegetables that have a pungent smell as well as fasting together.

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The vegetarian diet

In addition to refraining from meat

Can also be divided into several levels of vegetarianism, such as

• Group 1: Lacto-ovo vegetarians

  , the largest group, are able to eat both milk and eggs.

  All types of meat

• Group 2: Lacto vegetarian:

  This group can eat dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, but refrain from meat and all egg products.

• Group 3: Ovo vegetarian:

  This group can eat eggs.

  All types of meat and dairy products are excluded.

• Group 4 Fish Vegetarian

  (Pescatarian)

  This group can eat fish and shellfish.

  In some cases, extra milk or eggs may be added.

  But do not eat other meats such as pork, chicken, beef.

• Group 5 Semi-vegetarian

  Pollotarians

  can eat fish, chicken, eggs, and all types of dairy products.

  Avoid large meats or red meats, such as pork, beef.

• Group 6 Flexible Vegetarians

  (Flexitarian)

  This group is a vegetarian diet 2-3 times a week, suitable for those who want to start eating.

  but unable to stop eating normally

  and do not want to stress about eating vegetarian

  To put it clearly, this group still eats small meats.

  Just eat in smaller quantities.

  along with reducing the amount of sugar in the meal

  and limited desserts

  Focus on plant-based diets like other vegetarians.

  If the body gets used to it and wants to level up to a more strict vegetarian diet like other groups, it can be done.

Certain vegetarians can choose to eat certain types of meat as well as animal products.

Wigan

It's another level of vegetarianism.

But this group is more strict.

That is, do not consume any food of animal origin, not even honey.

Eat only whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables and legumes.

In addition to refraining from eating all the food of animal origin, vegans also refrain from harassing all kinds of animals, both directly and indirectly.

Whether it's apparel made of leather, fur, or even animal-tested beauty products.

vegan

will strictly refrain from eating meat and animal products

to refrain from using various items

and cosmetics containing animal products.

Therefore, it can be seen that both vegetarian, vegan, or vegan are the same in that

"No meat", but the three groups have different details.

The advantage of eating like this is.

• Get lots of fiber from fruits and vegetables.

• low in saturated fat

  for not eating meat

• phytochemical exposure

  or phytochemicals from many fruits and vegetables

  It has the effect of preventing or preventing certain diseases and important diseases that are often said to help prevent cancer.

• reduce the amount of fat you eat

  Thus helping the amount of calories taken into less as well.

• help reduce pressure

  because he eats a lot of vegetables and fruits

• Helps reduce constipation

  Because the vegetables and fruits that are eaten

Choose a variety of nuts to provide as much protein as eating meat.

However, besides the advantages

There are disadvantages to eating meat-free diets as well:

• The quantity and quality of protein may be insufficient.

• Lots of fiber might be good.

  But maybe it's not digested and it stays in our stomach for too long.

• May not get enough vitamins B12, D, zinc, iron, and omega 3

• May result in irregular menstruation

Therefore, whether you choose to eat vegetarian

If you are vegetarian or vegan, you should choose wisely to get the nutrients you need from a meat-free diet.

By choosing to eat different types of beans.

to get a lot of protein

Try to eat a variety of foods to get enough amino acids.

And it's best to take a protein supplement made from soybeans or eggs, which are easy to find good sources of protein.

In addition, whether vegetarian

Eating vegetarian or vegan can make you fat.

Although they have fewer calories than meat and get fiber from eating vegetables.

But not that there will be no calories left in the food that you choose to eat at all.

Excessive intake without exercise burns can lead to excess fat and obesity.