The difference between vegetarianism and veganism. Will vegetarianism cause malnutrition?

We have the impression that vegetarians are mainly pure vegetarians such as vegetables, but vegetarianism also has different categories. What is the difference between vegetarianism and veganism? Will vegetarianism cause malnutrition?

1. In terms of food, vegetarians are those who do not kill animals to obtain food, and those who do not eat the so-called five pungent vegetables in Buddhism. Some of these vegetarians eat eggs.

Strict vegetarians, of course, first of all, absolutely do not kill animals or eat meat. Some follow the definition of various religions and do not eat the five pungent vegetables or eggs. They are so strict that they do not eat any food related to animals, such as dairy products. Some even do not eat so-called yin-type foods, which are foods that can grow without exposure to sunlight, such as bean sprouts and mushrooms.

2. In other aspects, as another respondent said, generally vegetarians can use animal products, such as clothes, shoes, belts, horn seals or combs, but strict vegetarians do not use them at all.

Strict vegetarians are not even allowed to kill so-called pests such as mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, etc.

Vegetarians need to pay attention to the ratio of vegetarian food to non-vegetarian food. If they are strict vegetarians who do not even eat eggs and milk, they will suffer from malnutrition and cause harm to the body.

Generally speaking, a vegetarian to meat ratio of 3:1 is a healthy ratio, and 9:1 is the ratio for longevity.

Let me first state the conclusion: obesity has nothing to do with whether you are a vegetarian or not, but it has something to do with the total amount of calories.

The main energy in our daily life comes from carbohydrates, such as steamed bread and rice, which are converted into sugar after absorption. As long as the amount you consume exceeds your maximum blood sugar level, insulin will start to synthesize fat. So you will gain weight even if you don't eat meat.

Vegetarians are more likely to have nutrient deficiencies, especially lower intakes of vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, and folic acid, which can increase their risk of depression.