Vegan Culture: A New Trend for Healthy Living

Vegan Culture - A New Trend for Healthy Living

A Long History of Vegetarian Culture

China has a long history of vegetarian culture. The Northern Wei Dynasty Qi Min Yao Shu introduced eleven vegetarian recipes, considered China earliest vegetarian cookbook. Qing Dynasty scholar Zhu Xishou also said: eating vegetarian keeps the spirit clear. In modern times, many famous figures have practiced and advocated vegetarian culture, including master Liang Shuming, Henan Opera artist Chang Xiangyu, singer Jacky Cheung, actress Liu Tao - and even in athletics, where one might think maintaining a vegetarian diet would be impossible, there are strict vegetarians, such as American track and field legend Carl Lewis. Speaking of his vegetarian experience, he said: actually, my best competition results in track and field came in the first year after going vegetarian.

Fashionable Vegan Clothing

Korean young artist Sung Yeonju cleverly utilized the unique textures and qualities of food to create a series of vegetable dresses that went viral online.

Actress Gao Yuanyuan also shot a promotional series called Born from the Heart of Vegan for PETA Asia, calling on the public to stop eating meat and choose an animal-friendly, healthy vegetarian lifestyle. Her outfit was made of lettuce and cabbage leaves, with a red chili pepper necklace - very creative.

Benefits of Vegetarianism You May Not Know

If you do not want to be forced into vegetarianism for animals, the environment, or humanity, then for our own sake, a vegetarian diet is still quite necessary.

British scientists discovered an interesting phenomenon in 8,170 experimental subjects: frequent meat consumption leads to decreased IQ. Scientists surveyed the dietary habits of over 30 women and over 10 men, of whom 4.5% habitually ate vegetable-based foods, while 123 subjects preferred meat such as fish and chicken.

After measuring their IQs, researchers found that those with higher childhood IQs who preferred meat diets showed little IQ improvement. However, those who preferred vegetables showed significant IQ increases.

Research also found that most vegetarians are women who are well-educated and of higher social status. Meat lovers IQ increased only 15% on average from childhood, while vegetarians improved by 38% on average - a very significant difference. Researchers noted that when subjects social backgrounds and education levels were factored in, the relationship between IQ and dietary habits became even more pronounced.

There is also much evidence that vegetarians have significantly lower rates of heart disease, and those who eat less meat see gradual blood pressure reduction. This new research also explains why people with higher IQs have lower rates of heart disease.

It is clear that dietary habits affect not only IQ but also have a tremendous impact on health. Evidence shows that eating animals is the root cause of many infectious diseases (including COVID-19), while consuming animal products is the root cause of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

From ourselves to others, implementing a vegan lifestyle in small ways.

Place a plate of vegan biscuits or chocolate vegan cake in the break room for colleagues to try - they will surely discover that food without animal fats can be so delicious. At informal lunch gatherings, bring a vegan dish for everyone to taste, or on special occasions, give friends a vegan gift. Gradually, everyone will feel the charm of a vegan lifestyle.

Vegan New Year gifts prepared by SINOQUAL for employees.

No matter how science advances or society prospers, humanity ideal of a primarily plant-based diet will never be limited by time or space, nor eliminated by society, because the precious knowledge gained by ancient sages from generations of life experience proves: vegan is the timeless fashion.

After a busy day of work, does the cacophony of car horns outside also leave you feeling exhausted? Why not manually disconnect from the world, carefully prepare a purely vegan meal, and mindfully experience a vegan lifestyle. Perhaps this is the best remedy for life in a restless world.