World Health Organization recently conducted a survey where
they concluded that plant-based eating is more popular than meat. In fact, more
than 52% of Americans claimed to be vegetarian. The WHO also notes that the
number of vegetarians has increased 600% from 2014 to 2017.
Reason: Research
shows that greens combat many diseases including heart diseases, cancer, and diabetes.
According to scientists, the plant-eaters are able to consume more fiber,
vitamin C and E, magnesium, potassium, and folate than meat-eaters.
Additionally, the vegetarians said that changing their diet
from meat-based to plant has increased their productivity at work and makes
them feel better. Growing concern over environmental and ethical issues has
also led many Americans to change their dietary demands.
Although they are reluctant to give up meat altogether, the non-vegetarians
do approve with the plant-eaters regarding the benefits. Specifically, the millennials
who are more cautious of their health have limited their intake of meat significantly
to reap in some advantage.
The growing demand for vegetarian items has led many fast-food giants to rethink their menus as
well. This includes Burger King, TGI Friday’s, KFC, and White Castle who are
(or will soon be) adding meat alternatives to their menus.
Besides vegetable, preference for non-dairy alternatives has
also grown amongst Americans. Today, the Americans are drinking less milk than
always and the demand for milk alternatives has increased by 61%. According to
the survey, the industry for plant-based food and drink has grown more than
268% since 2012 as well.
Infographic by: www.zerocater.com
