Those who eat only fish and dairy products Those who don't eat meat or fish but will eat eggs and drink milk. These are the most common type of vegetarians. Those who do not eat meat or any animal product. There are a few who do not eat anything but fruits. Many elderly feel that vegetarian food is more easily digestible.
Vegetarian foods are cheaper than non-vegetarian foods.
Some vegetables can be eaten raw preventing the loss of nutrients while cooking. Vegetarian foods do not contain as much fat as non-vegetarian foods. Vegetarians should take care to include soyabeans, groundnuts, lentils, mushrooms and so on to get a sufficient supply of proteins. Fish, especially the small varieties are a rich source of calcium. Egg-white is good source of protein and easily digested.