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Lacto-ovo-vegetarianism is a subclass of vegetarianism. While vegetarians eat a mostly plant-based diet, avoiding meat and animal-origin foods, lacto-ovo-vegetarians allow the consumption of dairy and eggs. Dairy products such as cow’s milk, cheese, and yoghurt offer an essential source of protein, fat and micronutrients such as vitamin B12, calcium, and zinc. Eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals (Griffin, 2016). According to…

Flexitarianism, also known as semi-vegetarianism, is a vegetarian dietary style that focuses predominantly on consumption of plant-based foods, while allowing the occasional consumption of meat and animal-origin products (fish, poultry, and dairy). Flexitarianism is gaining in popularity worldwide, mostly for its purported health benefits, environmental benefits, and animal welfare benefits. Studies have shown that high intakes of red meat, and processed meat…

A healthy, nutritious diet is essential for your physical and mental well-being. Veganism is gaining in popularity worldwide due to its reported health benefits, environmental benefits, and animal welfare benefits. A vegan diet avoids all animal-based food products (beef, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products) while consuming plant-based foods. Animal products have been a major part of…

Animal welfare can be defined as the physical and mental well-being of an animal. Animal products have been a major part of Western diets for decades. They provide our bodies with a source of protein, fat, and essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and selenium. Although they provide our bodies with nutrition that we need,…

A healthy, nutritious diet is essential for your physical and mental well-being. Increasing evidence is showing the detrimental impact of a diet high in red meat, saturated fat, and refined foods on health and longevity, with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancers, diabetes, obesity, and mortality. Recently, increasing interest is being shown in the adoption of…