By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address with the Plant Based News to receive marketing and updates. Use the unsubscribe link in those e-mails to opt-out at any time. The percentage of Brits following a vegan diet skyrocketed by 40 percent in , according to a new poll. The research, by shopping comparison site, finder. They either went veggie, pescatarian, or vegan.
Its findings showed that approximately 1. Now, it said, that figure is closer to 1. This is equivalent to three percent of the population. However, it should be noted, that while many people intend to change their diets, not everyone sticks with it. While The Vegan Society was unable to confirm these numbers, a spokesperson told Plant Based News more people are trying out vegan diets. So why are Brits cutting out meat from their diets? Many vegetarians and vegans choose not to eat meat or animal products for ethical reasons.
They are unhappy about the bad treatment of the animals and the effects of meat and fish production on the environment. Others choose to change their diet to improve their general health. According to the Vegetarian Society, a meat-free diet could help reduce the risk of certain cancers and the possibility of heart disease, as well as other health problems such as obesity and high blood pressure. Many people are rejecting GM genetically modified food and intensive farming procedures.
They want their food to be organically farmed. Organic food is produced in a more natural way. Organic farmers use no or very few chemicals, pesticides or fertilisers. Organic meat is produced without the use of drugs and antibiotics.
Organically farmed animals also have better living conditions, for example more space and more nutritious food. Others have a box of organic mixed fruit and vegetables delivered to their homes each week. Many people buy organic produce in their local supermarket.
As with vegetarianism, people choose organic foods for health reasons or because of concern for the environment. Do you think the world would be a better place if people ate less meat? How much meat do you eat in your diet? I think it would be better if we can eat less meat.. Specifically, less meat decreases the risk of Heart disease.
No, I think the meat contains a large amount of protein, this could be beneficial to the body as the need for protein is important of the body. In my house, we often eat 3 or 4 times a week. I think the world would be a better place if people ate less meat. The more meat we eat, the higher the slaughtered animals. Of course, it is impossible not to eat meat, because meat is essential for providing the body with proteins.
But I think we should eat less meat if possible, and eat legumes instead because they can also provide proteins. I eat meat 2 to 3 times a week. I'm sure that the meat industry harms the environment like the destruction of forests for livestock, besides being certainly related to diseases, even if this is not said by great influencers.
I don't believe that exists a "better living conditions" for animals though, they will die. I stopped eating meat more than one year ago, and wow I'm really healthy laughing. Hi Alluha, Wow I once tried to be a vegan, but I became less energetic and quit : -no surprise- some doctors say that some meat is good for brain cells!! So I don't eat meat much but in moderation.
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Number of UK vegetarians. Results from the 24 hour recalls showed that, of the self-declared vegetarian or vegans, half consumed either meat or fish during the survey.
Industry Sales Figures. The Grocer - Focus on Meat Free - May - UK. Supermarket own label meat-free products have grown strongly in the past year.
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