Vegetarianism is not for me but I respect it!  It involves not eating the flesh of any animal.
What do vegetarians eat if they don't eat animals?
There are different variations of being a vegetarian, but generally fruits and veggies, beans and other things that are grown.  Some eat eggs and dairy.
Oh wow, I guess it's not for me either!  How do they get their protein?
aesthetic, economic, or personal preference. There are variations of the diet as well: an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, and a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs. A strict vegetarian diet – referred to as "vegan" – excludes all animal products, including eggs and dairy. Avoidance of animal products may require dietary supplements to prevent deficiencies such as vitamin B12 deficiency, which leads to pernicious anemia.
an ascetic life by performing severe austerities for twelve years.
Practices Food and fasting.
The practice of non-violence towards all living beings has led to Jain culture being vegetarian. Devout Jains practice lacto-vegetarianism, meaning that they eat no eggs, but accept dairy products if there is no violence against animals during their production. Veganism is encouraged if there are concerns about animal welfare. Jain monks and nuns do not eat root vegetables such as potatoes, onions and garlic because tiny organisms are injured when the plant is