In opposition to the popular belief, vegetarian cuisine is incredibly diverse, and despite abstaining from meat and animal products, meals are nourishing and valuable. Holidays without meat, fish, eggs, or honey can also be delectable and full of enchantment!
Plant-based diets - fundamental information
In recent years, the popularity of plant-based diets, particularly in Western countries, has significantly increased, including vegetarianism, a dietary pattern in which only plant-based products are consumed. People who follow this dietary pattern avoid meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. However, the plant-based diet includes products such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, and plant-based oils. (M. Rogerson et al. 2016) The reasons why people choose a plant-based diet often relate to ethical principles concerning animal rights and well-being but can also have religious or socio-economic underpinnings. (D. Rogerson 2017)
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