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Vegetarian Facts and figures - Page 2
 

As a general movement vegetarianism arose about the middle of the 19th century.  It made considerable progress in Great Britain and in the United States.
Women are twice as likely to be vegetarian than men
In the past ten years, the number of vegetarians has doubled and is increasing at a rate of 5,000 each week.
The UK retail market for vegetarian foods is increasing by eight per cent year on year.
Aphrodisiacs from the world of fruit and vegetables include chillies, celery, figs and avocados.
Vegetarian food doesn't need to be boring!

If you intend on using this information anywhere, please credit The Vegetarian Centre.

The following sources were consulted for the above facts: Hutchinson Educational Encyclopaedia 1999, The Guardian, Peta, BBCi, Encyclopedia.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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