Types Of Vegetarians From Raw Foodists To Lacto Vegetarians

A Real Vegan or Vegetarian Doesn't Eat Any Meat, Poultry or Fish

There are so many types of vegetarians, rather, there are so many different types of vegetarian diets out there.  Here is a list of all the different types of vegetarian diets out there:

Lacto ovo vegetarian

• The most common form of vegetarianism in western cultures.
• Avoid meat, fish, poultry and most foods arising from animal slaughter.
• Will eat dairy products, eggs and honey.
• Commonly referred to as “vegetarian”.

Lacto vegetarian

• Avoid meat, fish, poultry and most foods arising from animal slaughter.
• Avoid eggs and foods made with eggs.
• Will eat dairy products and usually honey.

Ovo vegetarian

• Avoid meat, fish, poultry and most foods arising from animal slaughter.
• Avoids dairy products and foods made with dairy.
• Will eat eggs and usually honey.

Vegan

• Avoid all foods containing animal products including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy and, frequently, honey
• Often avoid animal products altogether and will not wear leather or wool, nor use cosmetics and house-hold products with animal ingredients or by-products.

Fruitarian

• Eats only botanical fruits (including traditional vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, squash), nuts and seeds.

Raw Foodist

• Consumes raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains and legumes

The following is a list of what we call “Fake Vegetarians” or “Fake Vegans” because they still eat some meat.  Though they are worth mentioning in this list.

Pescetarian

• Avoid meat and poultry.
• Will eat fish, eggs, and dairy.
• Some will eat meat and poultry produced by non-factory-farming techniques.

Macrobiotic

• A dietary philosophy that advocates consuming seasonal foods.
• Diet varies according to the tradition being followed, with some allowing limited amounts of meat or seafood.
• Does not eat vegetables of the nightshade botanical family (potatoes, eggplant, peppers…)
• Foods are prepared and consumed based on the yin and yang principles of balance and harmony.

Natural hygiene

• Consume raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains and legumes, cooked grains and legumes and often limited amounts of animal products.
• Foods are consumed in specific combination for efficient digestion.

So which types of vegetarian diet is the best?  We personally support the raw foodist lifestyle the most because cooking destroys many valuable micronutrients and enzymes in your food.  If you want to lean more about raw foods and the raw foods lifestyle you can click here.