The Number Of College-aged Vegetarians Is On The Rise
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Check out what US News has to say about university-bound vegans and vegetarians…
For many, college is a time of experimentation, be it in academic interests, lifestyle changes, or diet. And with the number of college-aged vegetarians on the rise—12 percent consider themselves part of the dietary description, according to a 2009-2010 Bon Appetit Management Company survey—”students are ahead of the curve of their very campuses and food providers,” says Chris Elam, program director of Meatless Mondays at the Monday Campaigns, a nonprofit public health initiative. “They have already moved to a more plant-based diet, and the campuses are following slowly.”
But some schools already have a multitude of opportunities for students to experiment with new ways of eating. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, are considering restricting your diet, or you simply want to learn more about the environmental impacts of eating meat, here is a selection of the colleges that may foster your lifestyle choices
To learn about some of the fantastic options, read the article at US News >>
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