DEFINITION OF A VEGETARIAN DIET
Vegetarian is a broad term to describe a diet free of animal products.
DEFINITION:
LACTO-OVO VEGETARIAN
Abstain from animal flesh but include eggs, milk and dairy in their diet.
DEFINITION:
LACTO-VEGETARIAN
Abstain from animal flesh and eggs but include dairy in their diet.
DEFINITION:
OVO-VEGETARIAN
Abstain from animal flesh and dairy, but still, eat eggs.
DEFINITION:
VEGAN
From all animal products.
WHAT NUTRIENTS MAY BE LACKING FROM A VEGETARIAN DIET
PROTEIN IRON RIBOFLAVIN VIT B12 VIT D ZINC
COOKING METHODS ALLOWED IN VEGETARIAN DIET
POACHING
STEAMING
GRILLING
BAKING
COOKING METHODS TO AVOID IN VEGETARIAN DIET
DEEP-FAT FRYING
SAUTEEING*
BRAISING*
STIR-FRYING*