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Vegetarian Diet - VEGETARIAN DIET ARTICLE INDEX |
Decrease in Popularity of Vegetarian Diets?From 1984, when surveys first recorded such numbers, there has been a steady growth in vegetarians, from 2.1 percent of the UK population to 4 percent in 2001. Yet this latest figure shows a slight drop from 1999, a year when food safety fears gripped the nation. According to a Datamonitor survey released on Wednesday, vegetarianism is a trend on the wane. In 2000 there were 11.3 million vegetarians across Europe, a figure forecast to increase to 12.1 million in 2005, but expected to slow thereafter. Perhaps those who cut out meat to slim down have now moved onto the latest low carb/high protein diet fad? Or is it that the tantalising sizzle of bacon eventually proves too much for all but the most committed vegetarian eater? The Vegetarian Society thinks not. "The drop in numbers was the first small blip since 1984, and merely took us back to pre-BSE levels," says spokeswoman Liz O'Neill. Source: BBC 2002 |
Vegetarian Diet InformationVegetarianism
is a healthy option and vegetarian diets can be perfectly healthy eating plans
but care should be taken to ensure optimum nutrition. So, whether following an
ovo-lacto or other type of vegetarian food plan, or vegan diet, for a healthy
body and weight make it a balanced eating plan and take regular exercise. Always
consult a doctor before beginning a weight loss diet or new fitness routine. |
