What do I tell people I am..?!
Should I just next time say I'm a vegetarian that doesn't consume lactose or eggs.?
or is there a name for this? haha thanks
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You mean you like don't consume meat, dairy, or eggs, but you don't check the ingredients for additional animal byproducts? Then you would be considered a strict vegetarian. But honestly I would just request vegan food when you're out to eat. Make life easier. If you explain you're a strict vegetarian people may still assume you will eat dairy and eggs.
A person... whos picky about what they eat. I don't eat nuts, do I get a name?
It sounds like you are a vegetarian potentially close to strict or pure vegetarianism. I am assuming you weren't vegan yet being as how you simply only mention dairy and eggs and veganism is more than just a partial diet.
Here is a handy little chart (feel free to copy and use it just don't alter it):
Pescetarian-a vegetarian fish
Pollotarian- a vegetarian chicken
Flexitarian- a flexible vegetarian (a dancer or maybe a gymnast who is also vegetarian)
Semi-Vegetarian - a crash between a semi trailer truck and a vegetarian. Not a very pretty site. Vegetarians need to watch out when crossing the street or driving.
Lacto-ovo- eats dairy and eggs (no meat or slaughter by products)
Lacto- eats dairy (no meat or slaughter by products)
Ovo- eats eggs (no meat or slaughter by products)
Strict/Pure Veg (often mis-refered to as veganism)- eats no animal products or by products whatsoever
Raw- eats from 80-100% raw vegetables and fruits, nuts, grain and legume sprouts, seeds, plant oils, sea vegetables, herbs, and fresh juices as in heated to no more than 118 degrees (basically a strict/pure veg diet just made raw)
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Vegan- a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practical — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, including humans and the environment.
In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals."
vegan because animals are not property
You're an omnivore.
