whats the difference between a vegetreian and a vegan?

Question

im getting confused here cause i only eat fish and chicken and i dont eat meat so whats the difference then?help please!:)
im a vegan or what am i?

Answer 1

HI

VEGETARIANS:
*Eat NO dead animals, whether they walk, swim or fly
*There is no such thing as a vegetarian who eats fish or birds
*Vegetarians do not eat foods that are *code words* for dead animal, such as "geletin"
*they can eat dairy and eggs but some choose not to
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VEGANS
*Same as vegetarians
*They also do not eat products that come from animals, including eggs, dairy or honey
*They do not eat code words for products that come from animals such as casein (and many others)
*Vegans do not wear products from animals either. This includes leather, wool, suede, down, silk etc.
*They (whenever possible) purchase products that were not tested on animals or contain animal parts (soaps, health&beauty, toiletries etc.)
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Now for some similarities:

BOTH are lifestyles and not just diets (except for the small group of vegetarians who only stop eating meat because they are on a *diet*

BOTH lifestyles are different levels of the same cause. BOTH contain people who are trying to wrap their minds around a new concept (of what the meat-industry actually is) and figuring out what they can do to not be a part of it.

Yes, the very base level of vegetarianism is simply the absence of animal flesh. That is a wonderful step. If that person does not ever go further, then kudos to them. But they often stay at this point for a couple of years
A.) Because the evils of eating dead animals is all they are aware of, and
B.) Because giving up eating meat is hard, and a person has to work on that for quite some time.

There are many layers of vegetarianism because as people feel comfortable, confident and knowledgeable, they drop something else from their lifestyle. If a vegetarian does not want to be a part of animal cruelty, then veganism would be an ultimate goal, but it takes many people well over a decade to get there.
However, none of those levels contain fish or chicken because they are animals, and vegetarians do not eat animals.

If you have some more questions on it...
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-GXLd3H0hc6klMFe3HeGqSDn7SVlgijZ53gHnrrlGNoFgNut5?list=1
here is a link to some writings on how vegetarians never ever eat fish, and why it is ultra-horrible to call yourself any kind of vegetarian if you do, as well as some tips, books and links on how to become a vegetarian if you are ever interested in doing so.

Thanks

p.s. There is no such thing as a *semi* *demi* *pesca* or *flexi* anything. Those are horrible, made-up curse-words that have nothing to do with being veg.

If you want to be a vegetarian, you will be. If you are just curious and have no desire to be, than you still have no worries.
:)

Answer 2

a genuine vegetarian would not consume meat, chicken, beef OR fish. in case you do consume fish, the term utilized is "pescatarian" and you at the instant are not actually a vegetarian. Vegetarians will consume eggs and dairy products, yet tend to decide for organic and organic eggs and prefer possibilities to cow's milk, including soy or almond based dairy. a genuine vegetarian won't even use products created from leather-based or animal fur. Vegans do no longer use any animal products in any respect, which comprise cheese, for sure as a results of fact cheese incorporates milk. different nutrition products that real vegetarians/vegans do no longer consume are marshmallows and jello--which includes gelatin and is created from animal hooves or perhaps honey--that's additionally an animal with the help of-product.

Answer 3

A vegetarian is someone who doesn't directly eat animals. They would not eat chicken, beef, or fish.

A vegan does not eat anything that involves animals. A vegan does not eat meat, eggs, or dairy. To be 100% vegan, that would have to be extended to not buying leather, wool, or anything tested on animals, ect.

If you eat chicken and fish, you are neither. You might be considered a loose vegetarian, but most people would say you are not.

Answer 4

If you eat fish and chicken you are neither a vegetarian nor a vegan. Fish and chicken are animal meats, but they are not red meat. Basically you are saying you do not eat red meat, which is certainly good for your diet, for the animals and for the environment. The mass production of meat from cattle, pigs and other four-footed animals causes a huge amount of pollution.

But strictly speaking, vegetarians do not eat any animal meats whatsoever including fish or chicken. Vegans do not eat any animal products, including dairy products, such as milk and butter, eggs, gelatin (in Jell-O, made from animal byproducts).

Answer 5

Vegan will not eat or use anything derived from an animal source... that includes honey since bees make honey or wear leather goods.

Vegetarian has many meanings and is very broad.

In some respects, vegans are a specific group of vegetarians.

However, people call themselves vegetarians even when they eat meat (which seems silly to me). I think it's a fad where people like to wear that badge of honor of being a vegetarian while they still eat meat.

You I would classify as an omnivore.

Answer 6

Veggies don't eat meat whereas Vegans not only don't eat meet but do not eat or use any animal producst. Fo example, a veggie would drink milk and wear leather shoes, a vegan would refuse to do both.

Answer 7

A vegan does not eat fish, eggs or milk. Anything that has come from an animal they will not eat.
A vegan eats soy, vegetables, and fruit.

Answer 8

If you eat fish and chicken, but no meat you are not a vegetarian. If you eat no meat, but do eat fish and seafood, you would be pescatarian (like me) If you eat NO meat, poultry, or fish or seafood, you would be vegetarian. The difference between vegetarian and vegan is vegetarians will still consume animal byproducts, that come from humanly treated animals, such as eggs, milk and cheese. Vegans do not use anything that comes from an animal at all, including cothing (leather and wool) or any by products. I try to keep a healthy balance between all of these-I eat fish or seafood as my "special occaision" meals, such as my birthday, tomorrow by the way, or Christmas or Thanksgiving. It gives me something to look forward to, like Turkey dinner. The rest of the time, I eat vegetarian. I believe in what the vegans are doing, so I use only organic, fresh, raw milk from a pampered cow, which I churn into fresh butter and homemade cheese. I use eggs only from well cared for hens, that are treated humanely and allowed to free range. I think the key to all of this is to respect YOUR beliefs and views, not by the masses lumped into "classes, catagories, and terms" I fully believe I am doing the best I can to respect animals and address my own needs at the same time. I do not consume poultry, for a variety of reasons, but initially it was simply that I found I am allergic to it. In doing research, I found some other reasons to avoid it, but will not share those unless you ask, as I totally respect your choice to eat them, and enjoy them. I wish people would recognize we are all just on different paths in life, and shouldnt have to ask other for their approval. I appreciate when someone asks a good question, like yours. It drives me nuts when I see a question like "as a vegetarian" am I ALLOWED to eat whatever food" Food is a personal choice. I think knowledge is the key. Enjoy what you like, and if you feel like you need to eliminate something, simply do your own research, and draw your own conclusions. I have had vegans attack me for my milk views, and I could give a flip. I love my milk, and I thank my cow Abigail for the gift of it everytime I get her lovely creamy milk. Didn't mean to rant, but its how I feel. I find it so odd that food seams to be the only thing that causes people to feel this way. I mean, I am a recycler too. Does that mean I am "allowed" to throw away the occaisional can in a common trash can when I am away from home? I don't need anyones permission to live my life....after all, I don't see THEIR name signed on my mortgage check each month. Hope this helps. Good luck in your quest for better health

Answer 9

It seems that 6 out of 10 people don't know how to spell vegetarian! Especially those who aim to be whatever when they are not. (Sorry, don't take it personal, but it is amazing.
VEGETARIAN like VEGETABLE.)
And nope, you are a far cry away from being vegan, you are not even vegetarian.

Answer 10

VEGETARIAN:

Vegetarian is a blanket term used to describe a person who does not consume meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. This grouping includes vegans and the various sub- categories of vegetarian; however, it generally implies someone who has less dietary restrictions than a vegan.

SEMI-VEGETARIAN:

The term semi-vegetarian is usually used to describe someone who is not actually a vegetarian. Semi-vegetarian generally implies someone who only eats meat occasionally or doesn’t eat meat, but eats poultry and fish.

OVO-LACTO-VEGETARIAN:

Ovo-lacto vegetarians are vegetarians who do not consume meat, poultry, fish, and seafood, but do consume eggs and milk. This is the largest group of vegetarians.

OVO-VEGETARIAN:

Ovo-vegetarian is a term used to describe someone who would be a vegan if they did not consume eggs.

LACTO-VEGETARIAN:

Lacto-vegetarian is a term used to describe someone who would be a vegan if they did not consume milk.

VEGAN:

Vegan is the strictest sub-category of vegetarians. Vegans do not consume any animal products or byproducts. Some even go as far as not consuming honey and yeast. Others do not wear any clothing made from animal products.