Maddie Henry
Mrs. Turner
Senior Seminar
2 September 2017 History of Vegetarianism
Section One: Introduction
The practice of abstaining from eating meat, or being vegetarian, has been observed since the beginning of time. Although vegetarianism has not been a popular trend until the late 20th century, a plant-based diet has been practiced for many years and for many reasons. With increasingly advanced technology, more and more people have explored the practice, benefits, and philosophy of a meatless diet. To better understand vegetarianism, and why a vegetarian diet may be gaining popularity, one must ask “what is the history of vegetarianism?".
Section Two: Summary Vegetarianism “has been a documented part of history
Mrs. Turner
Senior Seminar
2 September 2017 History of Vegetarianism
Section One: Introduction
The practice of abstaining from eating meat, or being vegetarian, has been observed since the beginning of time. Although vegetarianism has not been a popular trend until the late 20th century, a plant-based diet has been practiced for many years and for many reasons. With increasingly advanced technology, more and more people have explored the practice, benefits, and philosophy of a meatless diet. To better understand vegetarianism, and why a vegetarian diet may be gaining popularity, one must ask “what is the history of vegetarianism?".
Section Two: Summary Vegetarianism “has been a documented part of history