Other than meat, what foods should vegetarians avoid?

Semi-vegetarians sometimes eat chicken and fish, while lacto-vegetarians, lacto-ovovegetarians and strict vegetarians eliminate all meat, fish and poultry, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Other than meat, food eliminations for vegetarians are often a matter of preference. read more

That depends, vegetarianism has many forms. Ovo-lacto-vegetarianism: refrains from eating meat, but still eats eggs and dairy. read more

Vegetarians typically avoid foods that contain gelatin, a thickening agent derived from animal collagen. Gelatin is often an ingredient in marshmallows, yogurt, margarine, jello, gummy candy and cottage cheese, as well as in other dairy products, including sour cream and ice cream, according to the Gelatin Manufacturers Institute of America. read more

A balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many health benefits. These diets have been associated with weight loss, better blood sugar control, a decreased risk of heart disease and a lower risk of certain types of cancer (1, 2, 3, 4). read more