The typical definition of a vegetarian is a person who does not consume meat or fish for moral, regional, and personal reasons. But don't mix vegetarianism with veganism. Veganism is consuming an entirely plant-based diet, while dairy products are also included in an all-vegetarian diet.
Below are some interesting facts about vegetarianism for you.
1. Vegetarianism is said to be originated in ancient India. Over 70% of the world's vegetarian population is Indian.
2. The vegetarian society was first formed in England in 1847. The society aimed to prove that one can live a healthy life even without the consumption of meat.
3. There are various kinds of vegetarianism. The strictest kind of vegetarians not only avoid all kinds of meats, but they also do not consume any animal products, such as Honey as many honey bees are harmed and killed during the extraction and production of honey.
4. Fruitarianism is also a form of vegetarianism. One can also categorize it as veganism; however, there is one thing that makes fruitarianism different from veganism. Fruitarianism involves the consumption of fruits, seeds, nuts, and other plant materials which are accumulated WITHOUT harming the plant. For example, pears and apples can be picked out without the plant, carrots and radishes cannot.
5. Many people take the vegetarian pathway due to their religious beliefs. Hare Krishna and Rastafarian movements are the two examples of it.
6. People also opt for vegetarianism in order to compensate for the pressure that meat production places on the environment. Growing crops for farm animals requires a large number of water supplies and several thousand hectares of agricultural land.
7. It is believed that Adolf Hitler also turned vegetarian in the latter part of his life. He even predicted that the future world would be vegetarian.
It is also believed that IQ plays an important role in being a vegetarian. From an early age of an individual, it can be predicted if he or she would eventually turn to vegetarianism. A child with a higher IQ is more likely to turn vegetarian and shun meat and meat products than a child with less IQ and curiosity.
