The History of Vegetarians
Vegetarian diets have reportedly been around since as early as 700 B.C. The Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras is best known today for his mathematical theorem, which haunts the dreams of many geometry students, but for centuries he was also celebrated as the father of vegetarianism. A meatless diet was referred to as a “Pythagorean diet” for years, up until the modern vegetarian movement began in the mid-1800s. Now there are vegetarian restaurants in every city in the world. Several types exist and individuals may practice them for a variety of reasons, including health, ethics, environmentalism and religion. Vegan diets are a little more recent, but are getting a good amount of press. This article takes a look at the similarities and differences between these two diets. It also discusses how they affect your health and the environment. What Is a Vegetarian Diet? According to the Vegetarian Society, a vegetarian is someone who does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish...