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Vegetarianism is a rapidly growing way of life. Some people even say it’s a trend, the in thing to do. But what does a person seriously considering becoming a vegetarian need to know about vegetarianism? The three most important things to know about vegetarianism are what it is, why one would choose to become vegetarian, and how to have a healthy vegetarian diet. The first thing to know about vegetarianism is exactly what it is. All vegetarians aren’t the same; there are actually three types of real vegetarians. The first type of vegetarian is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian. They eat both dairy products and eggs, but do not consume meat. It is fairly easy to get enough nutrients with a lacto-ovo diet. The second style of vegetarianism is very similar to the first. A lacto-vegetarian eats dairy but no meat or eggs. Very few people choose to be a lacto-vegetarian because most people think that eating eggs is very similar to eating dairy products because of the way that each is produced. The third and strictest form of being vegetarian is vegan. Vegans avoid all foods that come from animals in any way, including both dairy and eggs. Many vegans also try not to use animal products like leather or furs because of their belief