World Vegetarian Day

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World Vegetarian Day Facts

• Vegetarian diets are associated with a lower risk of coronary artery disease according to a study done by the Journal of the American heart Association in 2019.
• According to the US Department of Agriculture, plants produce more than 10 times the amount of protein than can be produced per acre by animals.
• According to the US Department of Agriculture, humans consume more than 80 billion animals yearly.
• A meat-eating person who lives to the age of 75 will typically consume parts of over 15,000 animals.
• It takes 150 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of wheat. To produce 1 pound of meat, more than 4,000 gallons of water are needed.

World Vegetarian Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Go meatless for a day. Try making homemade versions of your meat dishes without the meat. Try veggie pizzas, meatless meatballs or black bean burgers.
• Host a vegetarian potluck and have everyone contribute a vegetarian menu item.
• Pledge to eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals required for our bodies to perform their daily functions.
• Attend a vegetarian festival. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival in Thailand is well-known for its original display of ceremonies, such as fire-walking and piercings to invoke the gods.
• Learn more about the environmental and ecological impacts becoming a vegetarian can have. Some impacts include reducing global warming, saving water, avoiding water pollution and ensuring environmental stability.

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