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Originally Posted by TechnoGuyRob  Does anybody have reliable sources that describe which of these two choices is--from a purely biological health point of view--"better"? I'm leaning towards lacto-ovo, since I wouldn't have to worry about taking B12 and other supplements, but I'm not sure.
Hope someone can help! Thanks. 
EDIT: And, if it matters, I am in the adolescent age. |
From a health standpoint, you're probably better off with the ovo part than you are the lacto. Most dairy products aren't much better than liquid meat. I just notice a lot of people who go vegetarian will replace a lot of the meat calories with cheese and other dairy products, which really gets you nowhere. You could stick with nonfat dairy products, but I think most of that tastes like crap. Eggs are probably the cleanest animal product out there.
This article might help you with a few of the issues your asking about..
What You Need to Know About Vegetarian or Vegan Diets - Following a strict vegetarian diet is not as important as eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Thad