Do I still have the right to call myself one?

Question

Would I still be a vegetarian if I was lacto-ovo-vegetarian? I may not be a TRUE vegetarian but can I still call myself one. Oh yeah, by the way, I want to be a lacto-ovo-vegetarian because I'm trying to take it slowly.

OK, so now I think I won't eat ANY kind flesh but WILL eat dairy, eggs,fruits,veggies,nuts....you get the pic nothing that is flesh. What would I be considered then?

Answer 1

Of course, you do. Vegetarians just do not consume the flesh of any animal--and this includes sea creatures--gelatin, or rennet.

Since you are going to be ovo-lacto, do make sure the cheese you buy does not have rennet, a coagulating salt made from the fourth stomach of veal calves. One way to avoid this is to buy soy cheese (and since you're O-L, you don't need to worry about the casein). But I think Vegetarian Resource Group (www.vrg.org) can help you find rennet-free cheese. And a few years ago, I saw that Trader Joe's lists which cheeses they carry have rennet. I don't know if they still do that.

Answer 2

I am a former chef and because of my on-going medical condition converted to being a lacto-ovo-pescartarian vegetarian 5 years ago, and there isno "offical" guide book or rules when it comes to the terms of vegan and vegetarian, it's believed or understood that vegans eat no animal based products and most vegetarians will eat some dairy, eggs or fish, so if you are happy with the term you are under, than defend it to the upmost, if someone says it is not true, well like religion, it is all in how you worship and believe I always say.

Answer 3

ovo-lacto-vegetarians are real vegetarians. You are not eating meat, and that is very, very important to animal and evironmental causes, as well as health issues. You might discover that you want to give up dairy and eggs later on down the road; but until then, you should be proud of yourself. It isn't easy giving up something you love for the greater good.

Answer 4

That's great you're interested in becoming vegetarian. You would be considered vegetarian (but not vegan) if you included dairy and eggs in your diet.

See http://vegcooking.com/makingthetransition.asp for lots of transition tips. Good luck!

Answer 5

Well to be honest I'm trying my very hardest to be a FULL vegetarian. I don't eat fish or any other meat but there is so many things that have stuff in like gellitine in like some sweets and most chewing jums and I'm sick of it. But i still call myself one so you have the right to i suppose.X

Answer 6

You would fit into the lacto-ovo category.

Answer 7

Of course, that is a vegetarian. People who DO NOT are called "vegetarians who eat fish".

Answer 8

no killed animals and you can be vegetarian. Vegans cut the milk and eggs, pescatarians eat fish and veggies.

Answer 9

Sure, until you have the guts and commitment to be the best .. .that is to be a "true" vegan.