Recently I learned that the word “vegetarian” doesn’t actually come from “vegetable.” It comes from the Latin word vegetus, which means something like “fresh” or “full of energy.”
When I heard that, I thought, “Oh, then I can be a vegetarian too!” So I made my own personal vegetarian rules.
I based it on pesco-vegetarian eating. That means you’re allowed to eat vegetables (plants), dairy products, eggs, and fish/seafood.
Since I sometimes still want to eat beef, pork, or chicken, I added the Japanese traditional idea of “Hare” and “Ke”. Simply put:
- Hare = special, celebratory, non-ordinary days
- Ke = normal, everyday life
So, my basic rule is pesco-vegetarian (no meat on regular days), but on anniversaries, holidays, parties, or when friends invite me out, it’s totally fine to eat meat.
I mentioned wanting to eat meat occasionally, but there’s another important reason: I don’t want to make things awkward for people around me. Also, I completely ignore things like meat extracts in seasonings or additives — those don’t count.
In the end, the real reason I created “Pesco-Vegetarian HK” was to naturally reduce my intake of too much saturated fat in daily life. It’s more about the practical technique than any big ideology. That’s why I never push this on other people or criticize those who don’t follow it.
By the way, if anyone thinks “Great, I can eat as many sweets as I want!” under this rule… I’m not babysitting those people. Do whatever you want. And if you’re on the “Lazy-Aging” boat, get off right now.
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