A vegetarian diet is defined as a diet high in plant‑based foods and low in animal‑based foods. Different types of vegetarian diets are distinguished by excluding specific foods, and mainly include:lacto‑ovo vegetarian, lacto‑vegetarian, and vegan.
Lacto‑ovo vegetarians:Consume plant‑based foods, eggs, milk, cheese, and other dairy products;do not eat meat, fish, or poultry.
Lacto‑vegetarians:Consume plant‑based foods, milk, cheese, and other dairy products;do not eat meat, fish, poultry, eggs, or egg‑containing products.
Vegans:Completely avoid meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, and any foods containing these ingredients;they also do not use animal products such as wool, leather, or silk.For people with diabetes, the lacto‑ovo vegetarian diet is a relatively ideal choice.While retaining the advantages of plant‑based foods, it includes eggs and dairy products, which can effectively fill nutritional gaps that often occur with a strict vegan diet.