semi-vegetarian
Occasionally eats meat
A semi-vegetarian follows a diet that is mostly vegetarian but occasionally includes meat or fish.
The term covers various patterns—some eat poultry but not red meat, others allow seafood, still others simply eat meat rarely.
She describes herself as semi-vegetarian—she'll have chicken maybe once a week.
The flexibility distinguishes it from strict vegetarianism.
Edible plants, not fruits
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- grainsSmall hard seeds
- nutsSeeds in shells
seeds · tofu · tempeh · eggs · dairy · fish · chicken · whole grains
Non-human health and treatment
- humaneMarked by kindness
- ethical eatingFood choices reflecting values
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
Condition of body, mind
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- cholesterol reductionDecreasing fatty blood compounds
heart health · disease prevention · ethical concerns · budget · cultural · transitioning · curiosity · wellness
Diet allowing fish, not meat
- lacto-ovoVegetarian permitting animal byproducts
- transitionalConnecting two phases
- health-consciousAware of physical wellbeing
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
non-strict · inclusive · adaptable · customizable · moderate · balanced
vegetables
Edible plants, not fruits
nuts · seeds · tofu · tempeh · eggs · dairy · fish · chicken · whole grains · plant milk
animal welfare
Non-human health and treatment
- humaneMarked by kindness
- ethical eatingFood choices reflecting values
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
sustainability · environmental · carbon footprint · harm reduction
health
Condition of body, mind
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
cholesterol reduction · heart health · disease prevention · ethical concerns · budget · cultural · transitioning · curiosity · wellness · longevity
pescatarian
Diet allowing fish, not meat
- lacto-ovoVegetarian permitting animal byproducts
- transitionalConnecting two phases
- health-consciousAware of physical wellbeing
pragmatic · non-strict · inclusive · adaptable · customizable · moderate · balanced
- dietary lifestylesvegan, plant-based, pescatarian, raw vegan, fruitarian
- flexitarians
semi-vegetariancarnivore
Creature eating only animals
strict vegetarian · vegan · raw vegan · meat-eater · obligate carnivore
vegetable, vegetarian, vegetarianism, flexitarian, flexitarianism, flexitarians