**Lacto-Ovo Vegetarianism Overview:**
– Etymology: Latin terms “lac” and “ovum”
– Definition: Diet includes milk and eggs
– Origin: Latin roots
– Commonly used terminology
– Ovo-lacto vegetarians common in Western world
– Traditional type of vegetarian diet
– Popular in Europe and North America
**Religious and Cultural Aspects:**
– Hinduism and Buddhism promote ovo-lacto vegetarianism
– Eggs not considered vegetarian in India
– Bible Christian Church supports eggs, dairy, and honey
– Seventh-day Adventists recommend a vegetarian diet
– Eggitarians consume eggs but no meat or fish
**Health Benefits of Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diets:**
– High diet quality
– Positive effects on blood lipids
– Associated with reduced cancer and heart disease risk
– Evidence of reducing blood pressure
– Healthier compared to non-vegetarian diets
**Related Concepts and Resources:**
– Lacto vegetarianism
– Butter, cheese, and dairy dishes
– Various types of vegetarian diets
– Plant-based diet
– List of vegetarian restaurants
**Influential Figures in the Vegetarian Movement:**
– Vegetarian Advocates: James Rachels, Ulma Doyle Register, Rollo Russell, Henry Stephens Salt, James Simpson
– Historical Figures: Russell Thacher Trall, Valluvar, Ellen G. White, Severin Wielobycki, Howard Williams
– Contemporary Influencers: Frank Wokes, Sidney Trist, Jon Wynne-Tyson, Kathleen Keen Zolber, Chefs, and cookbook authors
– Celebrity Vegetarians: Nava Atlas, Mayim Bialik, Gypsy Boots, BOSH!
– Impactful Writers: James Rachels, Henry Stephens Salt, Ellen G. White, Howard Williams, Jon Wynne-Tyson
Lacto-ovo vegetarianism or ovo-lacto vegetarianism is a type of vegetarianism which forbids animal flesh but allows the consumption of animal products such as dairy and eggs. Unlike pescetarianism, it does not include fish or other seafood. A typical ovo-lacto vegetarian diet may include fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, meat substitutes, nuts, seeds, soy, cheese, milk, yogurt and eggs.
In India, such vegetarians are known as "eggetarian," which is a portmanteau of egg and vegetarian as "vegetarianism" usually refers to lacto vegetarianism in India.