What Foods Do Vegetarians and Vegans Eat?

You become a vegetarian or a vegan when you decide to eat a plant-based diet, avoiding red meat, chicken, pork, fish and seafood. A vegetarian or vegan diet includes fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, nuts, and seeds.

• A Semi-Vegetarian eats small amounts of animal flesh.
• A Pesco-Vegetarian eats no animal meat except fish.
• A Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian does not eat animal flesh, but does eat eggs, milk, and dairy products.
• A Vegan does not eat animal flesh, eggs, milk or dairy products. Many vegans do not use any animal products like honey, gelatin, silk, leather, or wool. Veganism is a difficult choice in our culture.