I am an ovo-lacto vegetarian, i.e. I eat eggs and dairy products, but not meat.
That's interesting, are there any health benefits to such a diet?
As it's a diet which is plant based, i.e. fruit, vegetables, nuts, cheese etc. it tends to be healthier for you. Of course, like any diet you have to get the right balance of nutrients etc.
That seems reasonable, do you know anything about the history of vegetarianism?
Modern vegetarianism has its beginnings in ancient India and Greece. No wonder those countries have wonderful vegetarian dishes!
That is very true, and makes a lot of sense. Are there religious connections in vegetarianism in India?
Indian cuisine
Indian cuisine consists of a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion, in particular Hindu, cultural choices and traditions. The cuisine is also influenced by centuries of Islamic rule, particularly the Mughal rule. Samosas and pilafs can be regarded
of fruit.
- Raw veganism: vegan diet in which food is uncooked and sometimes dehydrated.
- Vegetarianism: diet of vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, and grains, that may include eggs and dairy, but no meat.
- Ovo-lacto vegetarianism: includes dairy and eggs
- Ovo vegetarianism: includes eggs but no dairy
- Lacto vegetarianism: includes dairy but no eggs
- Semi-vegetarianism: mostly vegetarian diet with occasional inclusion of meat and/or poultry.
- Macrobiotic diet: