Vegans Are Making Headway
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A new research report found that veganism is growing in popularity:
- “Meat reducers,” “semi-vegetarians,” vegetarians, and vegans are growing segments of consumers.
- The USDA estimates show declines in red meat consumption.
- One in four U.S. adults (25%) is a “moderate” meat consumer who currently consumes meat with “about half” of his or her meals.
- Roughly one in eight adults (13%) is a “semi-vegetarian” who currently eats meat with fewer than half of his or her meals.
- Older consumers are more likely to be reducing meat as a component of moving toward a healthier diet.
- Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of ethical issues and skeptical of food safety.
However, there some bad news:
- 61% of survey respondents currently consume meat with “every” meal (14%) or with “most” meals (47%).
- There have been increases in both chicken and fish consumption.
Overall, the trend is clear: meat is out, plants are in.
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Hurrah, meat is out, plants are in! In my experience, I find that people in general are very impressionable…whether it be for the good or for the bad. Most of the people I am in contact with (friends, family, co-workers, new acquaintances) are curious when I tell them I follow a vegan lifestyle. I am very fit and healthy and people always ask what I do to stay so heathy. It is very difficult for anyone to change their thoughts about what should and should not be food. As the media, television commercials and fast food joints advocate eating meat at every meal and even as a between meal snack, some find it difficult to leave meat out. My point is that vegans and vegetarians are positive examples just by their lifestyles and people do notice.
Meat reaks. it’s putrid and nasty. I hate the smell of burning flesh. I hope one day before I die, the world smells of fresh trees, flowers, and nature. not death. not death…