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Omnivores eat both plant and

animal foods. (“Omni” is Latin for

“all,” and “vore” comes from a Latin

word meaning “to eat.”)

Vegetarians usually don’t eat

any kind of meat or fish, but they

do eat other protein-rich foods

that come from animals, such as

milk, cheese, and eggs.

Vegans follow a stricter diet

than vegetarians. They don’t eat

meat, fish, or any animal products,

including dairy, eggs, or honey.

Vegans get their protein from

plant sources such as beans, nuts,

and tofu.

Flexitarians have a mostly

vegetarian diet, but they occasionally eat fish or meat such as chicken.

Sometimes people follow special diets for health reasons. People who

have trouble digesting grains such as wheat or barley will eat a gluten-

free diet. (Gluten is a protein found in some grains.) They avoid breads, cookies, or pastas made with regular flour but can eat these foods if they’re made with gluten-free flours such as rice flour or cornmeal.

Lots of people have food allergies, too. Eating even a tiny bit of a par-

ticular food—such as peanuts, shellfish, milk, or eggs—can be dangerous

to them.

People also follow special diets for religious reasons. For instance, Jewish

and Islamic traditions forbid eating pork, and many Hindus will not eat

beef or are completely vegetarian.

The good cook’s rule of thumb: Always check

with your guests about allergies and traditions before

planning a meal.