Vegetarianism: Pros and Cons

Edaku — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Vegetarianism is one of the most established eating patterns, followed by millions of people worldwide, and there’s enough research on it to talk about real, measurable pros and cons rather than just personal conviction. As with most ways of eating, the outcome depends heavily on how the diet is actually structured, not just on the decision to skip meat.

What “vegetarian” actually covers

Vegetarianism comes in several forms: lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy and eggs, lacto-vegetarians eat dairy but not eggs, and strict vegetarians (vegans) exclude all animal products entirely. Most of the health research is based on the lacto-ovo version, which is generally considered the most balanced and the easiest to sustain in everyday life.

Balanced Diet on Edaku

Vegetarianism: Pros and Cons

What “vegetarian” actually covers