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'''Semi vegetarian''' is a term often used in the United States to describe the practice of excluding [[meat]] from the diet while still consuming [[poultry]] and [[fish]]/[[seafood]]. In many references, a semi vegetarian is also a [[flexitarian]]. The term '''semi vegetarian''' is sometimes also referred to as a diet that excludes "[[red meat]]". |
'''Semi vegetarian''' is a term often used in the United States to describe the practice of excluding [[meat]] from the diet while still consuming [[poultry]] and [[fish]]/[[seafood]]<ref>University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics website, [http://apps.uwhealth.org/health/adam/hie/1/002465.htm] Excerpt: "Semi vegetarian: Diet consists of plant foods and may include chicken or fish, dairy products, and eggs. It does not include red meat."</ref> <ref>Nemours Foundation/TeensHealth[http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vegetarian.html] Excerpt: "Some people consider themselves semi-vegetarians and eat fish and maybe a small amount of poultry as part of a diet "</ref>. In many references, a semi vegetarian is also a [[flexitarian]]. The term '''semi vegetarian''' is sometimes also referred to as a diet that excludes "[[red meat]]". |
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There are several reasons why one might follow a semi vegetarian diet: |
There are several reasons why one might follow a semi vegetarian diet: |
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**[[Fish]] ([[tuna]], [[salmon]], [[tilapia]], etc) |
**[[Fish]] ([[tuna]], [[salmon]], [[tilapia]], etc) |
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**[[Seafood]], other than fish ([[clams]], [[oysters]], [[crab]], [[lobster]], [[scallops]], etc) |
**[[Seafood]], other than fish ([[clams]], [[oysters]], [[crab]], [[lobster]], [[scallops]], etc) |
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==See also== |
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* [[Pollotarianism]] |
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* [[Pescetarianism]] |
* [[Pescetarianism]] |
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Semi vegetarian is a term often used in the United States to describe the practice of excluding meat from the diet while still consuming poultry and fish/seafood[1] [2]. In many references, a semi vegetarian is also a flexitarian. The term semi vegetarian is sometimes also referred to as a diet that excludes "red meat".
There are several reasons why one might follow a semi vegetarian diet:
- Health reasons: To help reduce fat or cholesterol in the diet.
- Taste/smell reasons: Some people find the smell, taste, or even sight of meat objectionable.
- Philosphical reasons: Other people also believe in minimizing the amount of higher-order animal foods. Meat is at the top of the animal evolutionary scale:
See also
References
- ^ University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics website, [1] Excerpt: "Semi vegetarian: Diet consists of plant foods and may include chicken or fish, dairy products, and eggs. It does not include red meat."
- ^ Nemours Foundation/TeensHealth[2] Excerpt: "Some people consider themselves semi-vegetarians and eat fish and maybe a small amount of poultry as part of a diet "
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