New Delhi: The debate regarding which is better between vegetarianism and non-vegetarianism is something which has existed for centuries. While some prefer to include meat in their diet to get the necessary protein, others prefer to derive their required nutrition from plant-based diets. In today’s world, where health and fitness are increasingly gaining importance, this debate has become more and more mainstream. In such a scenario, in this article, we will take a look at the countries that have the least vegetarian population.
Countries with the least vegetarian population
China
According to reports, cuisines in China are heavily based on meat and animal bones or fish are used to make soups. Aniam fat can also be used to cook vegetarian-looking dishes and vegetarian diets are not famous there, making the vegetarian population low.
Japan
More than meat, Japanese cuisines have seafood deeply ingrained in them. Also, their dietary habits include small amounts of meat, which makes Japan a country with a very low vegetarian population.
Argentina
Reportedly, Argentina consumes 4.98 million tons of meat every year. The cultural tradition of the country is centred around asado which means different meat cuts. In the capital Buenos Aires, there are many ‘Parrillas’ which are steakhouses with several meat dishes.
Russia
In 2022, Russia consumed 11.22 million tons of meat. Especially in the rural areas of the country, the prevalence of vegetarianism is very low unlike that in Moscow or Saint Petersburg where one can get more vegetarian-friendly options.
South Korea
It has a low vegetarian population as its culinary culture revolves around seafood and meat. Apart from having staples like vegetables, grains and tofu, the dietary landscape also has seafood-based soups and other non-vegetarian cuisine. Fish sauce and shrimp paste are used to prepare many vegetable dishes.
Saudi Arabia
The dietary norms of Saudi Arabia have been heavily influenced by Bedouin culture. The staple dishes there include Kabsa and Mandia. Also, social gatherings feature meals with meat including lamb or chicken and the awareness about vegetarianism is extremely low there.
France
Famous for its food, the cuisine is France is dependent on meat, seafood, and dairy products including cheese which is a staple food in the country. While cities like Paris are accepting vegetarianism, it is not so prevalent in rural areas and small towns where meat-heavy dishes remain the norm.
While some prefer to include meat in their diet to get the necessary protein, others prefer to derive their required nutrition from plant-based diets. In today’s world, where health and fitness are increasingly gaining importance, debates about diet have become prominent. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
