No, that’s not a typo. I didn’t mean “pesky” vegetarians. Ryan, my wonderful husband, and I decided to become pesco vegetarians over the weekend. This was partially prompted by both of us working to lose weight and partially prompted by him realizing that meat isn’t so good for your arteries. (And since he has a conditions that causes high blood pressure anyway, the tightening of his arteries caused by good ol’ red meat probably wasn’t helping anything.) So what are pesco vegetarians? I’d say we’re about the fifth least-strict of vegetarian groups.
First, there’s vegans. It amazes me that they survive, really. I’m sure it’s super healthy but MAN! They don’t eat any meat, no eggs, no dairy, nothing that has any of those products in it. I’m just not creative enough to do that – I get bored wayyyyyyyyyyy too easily.
Second, there’s fruititarians. Yep, that’s right – people who only eat fruit, seeds, and nuts. Again, there wouldn’t be enough to sustain me.
Third, there are “raw” vegetarians – those who only eat raw, uncooked foods.
Fourth, traditional vegetarians. They typically eat dairy and eggs and don’t mind heating their food up.
Fifth would be my group, the pesco vegetarians. We eat vegetables, fruits, eggs, dairy, and fish. I’m not sure why fish isn’t a “meat” but whatever – I like it.
There are also pollo vegetarians, pollo pesco vegetarians, and people who just don’t eat meat very often. I had no idea that there were so many classifications of vegetarianis. It’s pretty fascinating.
Since Saturday, my diet has consisted solely of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and edamame. Last night our dinner was oven roasted potatoes with mixed vegetables and black beans. It was amazingly good! Tonight I made nachos with tortilla chips, black beans, salsa, and cheese. I don’t feel a bit hungry or “deprived”. I guess good food is universal!
