Vegan vs Vegetarian

When deciding which meal plan to select, many of our clients aren’t sure about the differences between vegan and vegetarian.  Here are some tips to help you decide what is right for you.

The Vegetarian Society (vegsoc.org) defines a vegetarian as: “Someone who lives on a diet of grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with, or without, the use of dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish* or by-products of slaughter.”

Others define a vegetarian as someone who chooses to not eat meat, but may or may not eat eggs and dairy.  Making the decision to be a vegetarian is just that, it is a choice.

Vegetarian diets are becoming more popular for a variety of reasons. Some people prefer to avoid eating meat for religious or environmental reasons. Others find a vegetarian diet to be more healthful. Vegetarian diets tend to be high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, which is beneficial for weight loss.

At Global Meals, we have a delightful selection of Vegetarian Meals.

A Vegan does not eat any animal products, including dairy, poultry, fish, gelatin, eggs and honey.  It is more a lifestyle than just a food choice: it is an ethical and moral decision.  Vegans do not use household products or beauty products that contain anything having to do with animals.   They do not wear clothing containing animal products (think leather).  The diet consists of fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.

Many people choose a vegan diet for religious or environmental reasons. For others, they find the exclusion of animal products improves their health and well-being.

At Global Meals, we do offer a subset of our Kosher offerings, which are vegan. You can scroll down to the vegan selections on this page.

Contact us to discuss your meal plan options.