Category: Dietary classifications

Meat is defined as the flesh of an animal, which is not what cheese is; therefore, cheese cannot be considered a meat. While both are animal-derived protein sources, they are fundamentally different products processed in distinct ways. This article clarifies why cheese and meat belong to separate food categories and outlines their core differences.

It is estimated that around two billion people worldwide regularly consume insects as part of their diet, a practice known as entomophagy. So, are you considered a carnivore if you eat bugs? The answer lies in understanding the nuanced definitions of dietary classifications and human evolutionary biology.