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VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, PESCATARIAN, FLEXITARIAN, AND MACROBIOTIC DIETS- WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

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VEGAN

Eliminates meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products, as well as other animal-derived products, such as honey. They may also restrict from rennet, collagen, gelatin and other types of animal protein; stocks or fats derived from animals.


VEGETARIAN

Abstain from the consumption of all animal flesh products, such as red meat, fish, and poultry. This may also include the abstention of by products of animals processed for food.

Subtypes of Vegetarians:

  • Lacto-ovo-vegetarian: Eliminates meat, fish, poultry but allows eggs and dairy products.

  • Lacto-vegetarian: Eliminates meat, fish, poultry and eggs but allow dairy products.

  • Ovo-vegetarian: Eliminates meat, fish poultry and dairy products but allows eggs.


PESCATARIAN

Abstains from eating all meat and animal flesh with exception of fish.


FLEXATARIAN

Eat mostly vegetarian but occasionally eat meat which includes red meat, poultry, seafood and fish.


MACROBIOTIC

Polarized by the Japanese, this isn't just about eating certain foods, its also about achieving balance in your life through food choices. You are encouraged to eat regularly, chew your food thoughtfully, listen to your body, be active and maintain a positive mental outlook.

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