Types of Vegetarians

The Different Types of Vegetarians!!

These days more and more, people are making the switch to vegitarianism.
A Vegitarian is a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons. With that there are a few different types of Vegitarianism. Understanding the different types helps you choose the right path for you.

Types of Vegetarians

1. Semi-Vegetarian

Also know as a flexitarian, this is someone who occasionally intakes red meat, poultry, and seafood. They mostly consume vegetables. This is the best place to start when new to this world. If Semi-Vegitarianism sounds like the thing for you try slowly eliminating the meat options, you might realize it's easier than you thought.

2. Lacto Vegitarian

Basically this is vegan who eats dairy. A Lacto Vegitarian eats things made with milk; cheese, yogurt, butter, and cream. This would be more so for someone who feels very strong about staying with an all vegetable diet.  

3. Lacto-Ovo Vegitarian

My favorite personally would the Lacto Ovo Vegitarian. This type of Vegetarian eats eggs and dairy products. They more so have a balanced diet of eggs, dairy, fruits, and veggies. For someone just beginning, if you don't really eat meats like that I would start here first.

4. Ovo Vegitarian

An Ovo Vegitarian is one of the more interesting types to me. An Ovo Vegitarian eats no meat, no dairy, just eggs. They will not eat things like cheese, ice cream, or bitter. Eggs carry a lot of protein and nutrients. When it comes to the health aspect of things I would say this would be the easiest transition from semi to full.

5. Macrobiotic Vegitarian

If you love seafood this might just be the path for you. A macrobiotic Vegitarian mainly consumes veggies but will eat the occasional aquatic creatures. One thing to be careful of is, your mercury intake as well. A macrobiotic diets also elimates think others good for a cleaner experience so make sure you do you research before committing to this type.

At the end of the day moving to a cleaner way of life is a great step fixing your overall health. Remember that these are stepping stones for your future so be open to trying new things. This will open a lot of doors to a holostic way of living, so do be scared just embrace simple and holistic.

5 Steps to vegetarianism

It's official I have finally made my way back to vegetarianism and I am so excited. It has been a wonderful and fulfilling journey so far and I can't wait for more of this journey.

I know starting off for me way hard so I wanted to give 5 steps to vegetarianism.

Step 1:  Pick your type

The first thing you want to do is determine what type of vegetarian you want to be. There are serval types of vegetarianism, they range from full out to not really at all.

Step 2: Make a meal plan

Once you have picked what type of vegetarian you would like to be next you want to put together a meal plan. When in this transition it is better to have an idea what you are going to eat. Nutrition Facts Labels will become your friend. You will start realizing that these fast food places have nothing for you. You best friend is going to be the grocery store. Here is a great starter diet for a beginner vegetarian.




Step 3: Find your store

As I stated the grocery store will be your best friend. If you have a kroger in your area they have a amazing natural food section. If not look for the whole food stores in your area. Places like Trader Joes, GFS, etc. focus solely on natural food and our type of living. If are a beginner I would advise starting with kroger or your local grocery store because those whole food stores can be overwhelming.

Step 4: Clean our fridge and go shopping

This is going to be the most fun of all the steps. Cleaning our your fridge and cabinets is key. You want to get rid of anything that does not go with your new diet if you can. Leaving that one stake in the back for hard times is not what we are aiming for. Now the best part is going shopping. When you get to stock up with all healthy new interesting food it feels so good. Quorn is the best brand I've come across but you'll find you fav.





Step 5: NEVER LOOK BACK

I started this journey for a better me which I'm sure is the case for a lot of you. Last and final steps is to stay true to your journey and never look back. You've already made it pretty far by getting her so don't stop now. The finish line is as close as you want it to be so keep coming.



Vegetarianism will be a very rewarding life (once you get through withdraws). Make sure you stay true yourself and never give up. It will be hard sometimes but remember to stay strong and you'll make it.