Hug A Vegetarian Day

Hug A Vegetarian Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Friday of September. It turns out that there are a huge number of people in the world who adhere to the principles of vegetarianism, they are of the opinion that it is possible to eat fully and balanced without eating meat. This theory has not been scientifically confirmed, but there is strong evidence in favor of vegetarianism.

History

Hug A Vegetarian Day introduces the vegetarian lifestyle. This is a whole philosophy, which involves not only the rejection of meat, but also any animal food, natural fur and leather. The holiday was founded by the organization “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals”. The founder of the organization, Ingrid Newkirk, was unhappy with the conditions in which animals are kept in shelters, she sincerely wanted to help the pets. Today, PETA is a symbol of the fight against pet abuse.

Interesting Facts

• Most vegetarians in India, according to statistics, about 70% of all people who have given up animal products live in India.
• If you give up animal products for 3 months, about 500 genes will change.
• The main problem faced by people who have given up meat is vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Plants contain 10 times more protein than meat, so a vegetarian diet can feed more people.
• The most popular vegetarians are Henry Ford, Ozzy Osbourne, Leonardo da Vinci, Brad Pitt.

How to celebrate

Chat with a vegetarian, study in more detail the style and philosophy of his life, the principles of nutrition. Immerse yourself in the idea – to do good, to protect animals. Dedicate one day only to vegetarian food, give up meat, dairy products, eggs. Eat vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes. Watch documentaries about vegetarianism, it might motivate you to change your lifestyle.

When is Hug A Vegetarian Day celebrated in 2022?

Hug A Vegetarian Day is observed on the fourth Friday of September each year.

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