Vegetarianism in the Western countriesIn Western countries, vegetarianism is mostly linked to the consumption of plant-based foods only. Vegetarians do not consume meat, poultry, fish or any other animal-derived food products like eggs and dairy products.
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Lacto-Ovo vegetarians consumptionLacto-Ovo vegetarians can consume eggs, milk as well as other dairy products like cheese, and butter but refrain from eating meat, fish, or poultry.
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Food consumption by strict vegans Those who follow strict vegans refrain from eating any kind of animal product, wearing animal-derived clothing and using any animal-based substances.
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Some vegans are strict vegetarians while others are pescetarians or people who eat fish but no other meats.
Liberal view of Vegetarianism in IndiaIn India, many Indians do not think of the egg as ' meat ' it's seen as a dairy product because it comes from living creatures but isn't meat since there is no killing involved in their preparation or production and consumption process like there would be if someone were eating chicken curry instead.
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This makes sense because many Indian cultures don't eat meat at all and consider milk, cheese and yogurt to be part of their diets instead.
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It totally depends upon youFinally, it is up to you to decide whether you're vegetarian or not. If your culture considers eggs non-vegetarian and you follow that belief, then you are a non-vegetarian.
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However, if your culture considers eggs vegetarian and you follow that belief, then you are a vegetarian.