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A diet that includes poultry but excludes other meats

Pollotarianism is a type of semi-vegetarianism that includes the consumption of poultry but excludes red meat and sometimes other types of animal flesh. Individuals who follow this diet are known as pollotarians.

Overview[edit]

Pollotarianism is often adopted for health, environmental, or ethical reasons. It is considered a more flexible diet compared to strict vegetarianism or veganism, as it allows for the inclusion of poultry, which is a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Dietary Components[edit]

Pollotarians primarily consume:

Poultry such as chicken and turkey
Eggs and dairy products (if not excluded)
Fruits and vegetables
Grains and legumes
Nuts and seeds

Health Benefits[edit]

The pollotarian diet can offer several health benefits, including:

Lower risk of heart disease due to reduced consumption of red meat
Improved cholesterol levels
Potential for weight management
Increased intake of fiber and antioxidants from plant-based foods

Environmental Impact[edit]

Pollotarianism is often chosen for its lower environmental impact compared to diets high in red meat. Poultry production generally requires fewer resources and produces less greenhouse gas emissions than beef or pork production.

Ethical Considerations[edit]

Some individuals choose pollotarianism for ethical reasons, such as concerns about animal welfare and the conditions in which animals are raised. By excluding red meat, pollotarians may feel they are reducing their contribution to the demand for intensive livestock farming.

Related Diets[edit]

Pollotarianism is related to several other dietary practices, including:

Pescetarianism: Includes fish and seafood but excludes other meats
Flexitarianism: Primarily vegetarian with occasional meat consumption
Vegetarianism: Excludes all meat
Veganism: Excludes all animal products

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Pollotarianism''' is a dietary practice that involves the consumption of [[poultry]] as the only source of [[meat]]. This diet is a subset of [[vegetarianism]] and is often adopted due to health, ethical, or environmental reasons.
+{{Short description|A diet that includes poultry but excludes other meats}}
-==Definition==
+[[File:Chicken_and_vegetables.jpg|thumb|right|A typical pollotarian meal featuring chicken and vegetables]]
-Pollotarianism, also known as pollo-vegetarianism, is a diet in which individuals consume vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, dairy, eggs, and poultry. The diet excludes the consumption of red meat, fish, and other seafood. Pollotarians are distinct from [[pescetarians]] who consume fish and seafood, and from [[flexitarians]] who occasionally consume meat.
-==Reasons for Adoption==
+'''Pollotarianism''' is a type of [[semi-vegetarianism]] that includes the consumption of [[poultry]] but excludes [[red meat]] and sometimes other types of [[animal flesh]]. Individuals who follow this diet are known as '''pollotarians'''.
-People may choose pollotarianism for various reasons. Some adopt the diet due to health concerns associated with red meat consumption, such as heart disease and certain types of cancer. Others may choose this diet for ethical reasons, believing that poultry farming is less harmful to animals than other forms of meat production. Environmental considerations also play a role, as poultry farming is generally less damaging to the environment than beef production.
-==Health Implications==
+==Overview==
-A pollotarian diet can be nutritionally balanced, as poultry provides a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, like all diets, it requires careful planning to ensure all nutritional needs are met. It is important for pollotarians to consume a variety of foods to obtain a wide range of nutrients.
+Pollotarianism is often adopted for health, environmental, or ethical reasons. It is considered a more flexible diet compared to strict [[vegetarianism]] or [[veganism]], as it allows for the inclusion of poultry, which is a source of [[protein]], [[vitamins]], and [[minerals]].
-==Criticism==
+===Dietary Components===
-Critics of pollotarianism argue that poultry farming still involves significant animal suffering and environmental damage. They suggest that adopting a fully vegetarian or vegan diet is a more ethical and sustainable choice.
+Pollotarians primarily consume:
+* [[Poultry]] such as [[chicken]] and [[turkey]]
+* [[Eggs]] and [[dairy products]] (if not excluded)
+* [[Fruits]] and [[vegetables]]
+* [[Grains]] and [[legumes]]
+* [[Nuts]] and [[seeds]]
-==See Also==
+===Health Benefits===
+The pollotarian diet can offer several health benefits, including:
+* Lower risk of [[heart disease]] due to reduced consumption of red meat
+* Improved [[cholesterol]] levels
+* Potential for weight management
+* Increased intake of [[fiber]] and [[antioxidants]] from plant-based foods
+===Environmental Impact===
+Pollotarianism is often chosen for its lower environmental impact compared to diets high in red meat. Poultry production generally requires fewer resources and produces less [[greenhouse gas emissions]] than [[beef]] or [[pork]] production.
+==Ethical Considerations==
+Some individuals choose pollotarianism for ethical reasons, such as concerns about [[animal welfare]] and the conditions in which animals are raised. By excluding red meat, pollotarians may feel they are reducing their contribution to the demand for intensive [[livestock farming]].
+==Related Diets==
+Pollotarianism is related to several other dietary practices, including:
+* [[Pescetarianism]]: Includes fish and seafood but excludes other meats
+* [[Flexitarianism]]: Primarily vegetarian with occasional meat consumption
+* [[Vegetarianism]]: Excludes all meat
+* [[Veganism]]: Excludes all animal products
+==Related pages==
 * [[Vegetarianism]]
 * [[Veganism]]
 * [[Pescetarianism]]
 * [[Flexitarianism]]
+* [[Sustainable diet]]
-[[Category:Dietary restrictions]]
+[[Category:Diets]]
 [[Category:Vegetarianism]]
-[[Category:Poultry]]
-{{Vegetarianism and veganism}}
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