- Vegetarianism, its types, and the reasons for this diet
- The vegan movement is often confused with the green movement
- Veganism is a way of life that goes hand in hand with ethics
Vegetarianism, its types, and the reasons for this diet
Vegetarianism is a type of diet that excludes meat, fish, seafood, eggs etc. The reasons for this type of diet are ethical, religious, moral, economic, ecological, etc. There are several types of vegetarianism.
- Lactoovo vegetarianism. Meat and fish are not eaten, but eggs, honey and dairy products are eaten.
- Lacto-vegetarianism. No meat, fish or eggs, but dairy products and honey.
- Ovovegetarianism. Meat, fish and dairy products are not eaten, but eggs and honey are eaten.
There are also new terms such as pescovegetarians, which are lacto-ovo vegetarians who eat fish, and semi-ovo vegetarians, which are lacto-ovo vegetarians who eat poultry. The latter terms came into use in later times because the original vegetarian abstained from all violent animal foods.
Vegetarians are often confused with plant-based green eaters or vegans, but it is important to emphasise that these green eaters do not consume cooked foods, but only vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts and other plant products. Vegans, on the other hand, do not consume any animal products at all, but may heat-treat their food.
The term vegetarianism originated in the West in 1842 and was first used by the founders of the British Vegetarian Society (from the Latin vegetus - "wholesome, fresh, healthy or vigorous"). Homovegetus is "a mentally and physically healthy person". But in fact vegetarianism goes back to time immemorial. It is mentioned in works such as the Mahabharata, the Ramayana and the Vedic code of conduct Manu Samhita. It is from these, some might say the oldest sources, that we learn about the unique importance of lacto-vegetarianism.
The vegan movement is often confused with the green movement
There is a growing number of people around the world who, out of compassion for animals and for the sake of their health, are choosing a vegetarian, vegan (plant-based) diet. Books are being written about it, there are many articles on the internet and in magazines, festivals, educational events and fairs are organized.
Peers form groups to share recipes and create new diets. In essence, plant-based diets aim to raise public awareness of the well-being of animals and the ecosystem and at the same time, to discover a way of life that helps people to be sick less often and to be healthier.
The aim is to make people more aware of these issues. This is commendable, as it rejects coercion and expresses empathy for the environment. After all, it is said that we are what we eat.
That is right - you cannot kill. Why should someone suffer for our pleasure - the satisfaction of the tongue? That is why it is worth thinking about the journey of beautifully packaged meat to the shop - from the time it is slaughtered to the time it is served on our table. By the way, with all the toxic substances such as GMOs, antibiotics, tranquilizers, growth hormones, adrenaline, etc. Is carcass meat really a necessary food?
Veganism is a way of life that goes hand in hand with ethics
Veganism is a way of life that avoids exploiting other living beings for its own needs. Veganism is closely linked to both diet and lifestyle (e.g. vegans do not wear leather clothing or footwear, do not use medicines or cosmetics if they contain animal elements, have been tested on animals, etc.).
Veganism began in 1944. Vegans give up not only meat, fish and seafood, but also dairy products, gelatine, eggs and even honey. They do not wear fur, leather, woollen products or participate in animal entertainment. Veganism is most widespread in the UK and Israel.
Vegans are also against animal experimentation and do not go to zoos, dolphinariums or circuses. Many are simply ethical vegans, but there are also many plant-based dieters for whom veganism is about health or spiritual matters.
