i m a vegetarian.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, aesthetic, economic, or personal preference. There are variations of the diet as well: an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, and a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including eggs and dairy. Some vegans also avoid other animal products such as beeswax, leather or silk clothing, and goose-fat shoe polish. Packaged and processed foods, such as cakes, cookies, candies, chocolate, yogurt, and marshmallows, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients, so may be a special concern for vegetarians due to the likelihood of such additions.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I am an ovo-lacto vegetarian, i.e. I eat eggs and dairy products, but not meat."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's interesting, are there any health benefits to such a diet?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "As it's a diet which is plant based, i.e. fruit, vegetables, nuts, cheese etc. it tends to be healthier for you. Of course, like any diet you have to get the right balance of nutrients etc."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That seems reasonable, do you know anything about the history of vegetarianism?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Modern vegetarianism has its beginnings in ancient India and Greece. No wonder those countries have wonderful vegetarian dishes!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That is very true, and makes a lot of sense. Are there religious connections in vegetarianism in India?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Most Indian food is influenced by religion, especially Hindu traditions."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Ah, of course. I try to follow a Mediterranean diet, have you heard of it?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I have! And it's a very good diet for a vegetarian, as it uses a lot of olive oil, fruit, vegetables, but doesn't overdo it on the cheese and eggs."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes I'm so glad you know of it, it's a very healthy diet and one of my favorites."}]