I have a feeling this year will see a big increase in Vegetarianism and Veganism and that it's part of a world attitude change to food.
As more details emerge of how unhealthy meat n dairy actually is and as people realise they need to reduce obesity and eat healthy things then the numbers will increase.
Vegetarianism or Veganism aside, more and more people are changing to healthier eating. Obesity and bad eating is a major problem worldwide for both adults and children. It causes major illnesses and death. Going on a diet for a short time is not the answer because the weight usually comes back on.
What we are seeing is people having a lifestyle change - permanently changing their attitudes to food, rejecting habitual bad food and traditional thinking - and learning about healthy nutritious food.
There have been numerous health warnings in recent years from bodies like the World Health Organisation and the United Nations about the dangers of eating meat and dairy and fast junk foods. These warnings undoubtedly are having an affect.
The worldwide swing is already resulting in changes in the food industry and what it offers consumers. The number of Vegan and Vegetarian products available is increasing rapidly and any forward thinking restaurants would be smart to start introducing Vegan menus.
See my little book "This Age of Eating - Time to Change" in which I talk about nutrition and permanent weight loss. I lost 40kgs (88 lbs or 6 stone 4lbs) - and have not put back any of it.
You can see the book at Amazon , Apple iBooks, Smashwords, Kobo and Nook, XinXii and other outlets.
