New Delhi : Due to Corona, in the last two years, the trend regarding food and drink has changed not only in India but in countries around the world. People have come to understand that there is a better option than vegetarianism to stay healthy and live longer.
A recent study by UK-based marketing research and data analysis firm YouGov has revealed that 65 percent of Indians have opted for a vegetarian diet in 2022. India ranks third in this study list after the US and UK. The reason is clear that a vegetarian diet is rich in fiber, antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamins A, C, and E, which keeps about 120 diseases away.
Not only this, 81 percent of Indians are trying to convert at least one meal of the day into a snack or fruit snack.
Rajasthan is the main vegetarian state of the country, where already about 74.9 percent of the people are vegetarian. It is followed by Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Talking about the countries of the world, in the last two years, in countries like America, Britain, Canada, Australia, Germany, Singapore, Poland, Italy and Israel, non-vegetarian people have shifted towards vegetarian food on an average 500 to 1000 percent, which is now sometimes Only eat non veg.
Countries of the world are becoming vegetarian
According to a recent study by Forbes, 10 countries of the world are moving towards vegetarianism leaving meat. In the US, there has been an increase of 600 percent vegetarians in the last two years.
The demand for vegetarian food in the UK has increased by 1000%. In Poland, vegetarian restaurants have grown from 700 to 950 in two years. There are 4000 vegetarian restaurants in Canada, 1500 in Thailand, 700 in Israel and more than 5000 vegetarian restaurants in Australia. Vegetarians are increasing rapidly in Germany, Singapore, Taiwan and other countries as well.
What are the benefits of vegetarianism
– Up to 18 percent sharp brain of children
– 8% fewer abortions in women
– 12 percent lower risk of cancer
– 40% lower risk of heart disease
– Reduced type 2 diabetes by 50%
– Vegetarianism doubly effective in weight loss
Men will live 6 years longer than 10 men
Vegetarianism will save 73 lakh lives
– 63% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
– Global savings of $1 billion annually.
Top 10 Vegetarian States of India
State Vegetarian (%)
Rajasthan 74.9
Haryana 69.2
Punjab 66.7
Gujarat 60.9
Madhya Pradesh 50.6
Uttar Pradesh 47.1
Maharashtra 40.2
Delhi 39.5
Karnataka 21.0
Chhattisgarh 17.9
Vegetarianism prevents diseases
Increasing non-vegetarian food in the country is a major reason for all the diseases. A vegetarian diet contains all the essential elements that are necessary for the body and mind. People abroad also eat non-vegetarian food with green leafy vegetables and stay healthy, whereas in India this is rarely seen.
Vegetarian natural food
Vegetarianism or non-vegetarianism is a personal choice. Vegetarian food is associated with nature. Greens and vegetables, coarse grains keep our body, digestive system fine. Animal protein or fat is unnecessary. Many diseases can occur because of this. Sattvic food is necessary to keep body and mind healthy.