A person who chooses (for ethical, religious, health, or personal reasons) to abstain from eating the flesh of animals.
Vegetarians tend to be thinner, healthier, and have less body fat than
meat-eaters. This is because many vegetarians realize the health benefits to eating a purely
meat-free diet and adopt other healthy habits (no smoking, no excess
alcohol, regular exercise, etc).
Contrary to popular belief, vegetarians are not preachy. You do not need to 'feel bad' about eating
meat around them. They have usually made the choice for themselves and live a peaceful lifestyle that doesn'
t involve forcing their beliefs down other peoples throats.