Ovo-Vegetarianism: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Ovo-Vegetarianism: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Ovo-vegetarianism is a branch of vegetarianism. Vegetarians follow a predominantly plant-based diet, abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts; and do not allow the intake of animal-origin foods. Ovo-vegetarians – on the other hand – are vegetarians who allow the consumption of eggs in their diet. Eggs are an affordable, highly nutritious food source, containing a high source of digestible protein, and the essential micronutrients vitamin A,…

Lacto-Vegetarianism: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Lacto-Vegetarianism: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Lacto-vegetarianism is a branch of vegetarianism. A vegetarian diet consists mostly of a plant-based dietary style, with no intake of animal-origin foods. While a lacto-vegetarian diet is based on the same principles of a vegetarian diet while allowing the consumption of low-fat dairy products (milk, cheese, and yogurt). Unbalanced vegetarian diets can sometimes be deficient in essential nutrients like vitamin B12, calcium,…

Pollotarianism: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Pollotarianism: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Pollotarianism is a subdivision of vegetarianism. While vegetarians consume a mostly plant-based diet consisting of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes; pollotarians follow a predominantly vegetarian diet while allowing the consumption of poultry meat (chicken, turkey, and duck), and avoiding processed meat products, and sweets. Poultry is a good source of digestible proteins, B-vitamins (in particular thiamine, vitamin B6, and…

Raw Veganism: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Raw Veganism: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Veganism is gaining in popularity worldwide due to its purported health benefits, environmental benefits, and animal welfare benefits. A vegan diet is characterised by avoidance of all animal-origin food products (beef, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products) while consuming purely plant-based foods. Raw veganism, also known as raw-foodism, is a branch of veganism. Raw vegans only consume plant-based…

What is a Pescatarian

Pescatarianism Benefits & Drawbacks: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Pescatarianism is a branch of vegetarianism. Pescatarians consume a primarily plant-based vegetarian diet, while avoiding animal-origin food, except fish. Pesco-vegetarianism, pescotarianism and pescatarianism are all used interchangeable and refer to the same dietary pattern. Vegetarian diets, especially unbalanced ones, are generally lacking in vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, zinc, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids (Neufingerl & Eilander, 2021)….