You’re probably familiar with veganism, the strictest form of vegetarianism. However, there are other, lesser-known, types of vegetarianism as well — including pescetarianism, lacto-ovo vegetarianism, flexitarianism, and others. The lacto-ovo vegetarian diet allows for the consumption of milk and eggs. In this overview guide, we explain what that diet includes, how you can get started today with…
Did you know that it’s possible to be a vegetarian without cutting out all meat from your diet? It’s true! And in this comprehensive guide we give you an overview of the different types of vegetarians, including what they eat – so you can choose the best plant-based diet for your needs! What is Vegetarianism (aka a plant-based diet)? Vegetarianism…
If you’ve tried strict vegetarian diets and felt they were too strict, maybe it’s time to try something different and become a lacto-vegetarian, which offers much more than your typical veganism and vegetarianism. Lacto-vegetarianism includes dairy and dairy products alongside the usual plant-based foods. In this article we take a close look at what is a…
How many times have you come across the benefits of vegetarianism on the internet? Even though a semi-plant-based diet is pretty healthy, 100% vegetarianism, i.e., veganism, is in a league of its own. Combine the benefits of veganism with raw foodism, and you have raw veganism. You may have never heard of it before, or…
A healthy, nutritious diet is essential for the physical and mental well-being of your growing child. Adequate dietary consumption of macro nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, and fat as well as vitamins and minerals such as iron, vitamin B12, and calcium are all required for proper childhood development (Melina et al., 2016). Is a vegetarian diet…