10 Interesting Fact About Vegetarianism

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• Vegetarianism is a lifestyle that not only rejects meat, but also animal products such as milk, eggs, and honey.
• According to the survey, around 5% of Indonesia's population is vegetarian.
• Vegetarianism has existed in Indonesia since the Hindu-Buddhist era, which is still practiced by the Hindu and Buddhist communities in Indonesia.
• Vegetarian food in Indonesia is very diverse and rich in taste, such as pecel rice, lodeh vegetables, and fried tempeh.
• In Javanese culture, Vegetarianism is known as Suroan conducted on Islamic or Javanese holidays.
• Some restaurants in Indonesia provide delicious vegetarian menus, such as Loving Hut and Burgreens.
• Many Indonesian celebrities have switched to vegetarian lifestyles, such as Dian Sastro and Ussy Sulistiawaty.
• Indonesia has many alternative vegetable protein, such as tempeh, tofu, and nuts.
• A study shows that people who eat vegetable foods tend to be healthier and lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.
• Vegetarianism is not only beneficial for health, but also helps the environment and animal welfare.