Why is next week (21st to 27th May) National Vegetarian Week?

Question

Don't get me wrong, I have no beef with vegetarians (no pun intended, ok, maybe a bit of one) but I really feel I need to know and understand the rationale - why is there a national vegetarian week?

This isn't just about the fact I wont be able to get meat in my work canteen next week, cos I dont mind vegetarian food, but its the principle - I dont see why they need a week. Why not have a "eat healthy week" or "eat more fruit and veg week" and if those weeks already exist, have another! After all, I think it is fair to say that there is enough scineitific evidence both for and against the vegetarian diet to not make it a clear cut better lifestyle...

I know I am making a mountain out of a molehill, but I do sort of feel its at best, unenecessary and at worst, a bit offensive to dictate diet and lifestyle types as nominated "national" weeks.

I just think, for better or worse, personal choices should remain personal choices and don't need official ramification or condemnation.

Answer 1

The fact that this is being sponsered and promoted by a for profit company speak volumes. As always, simply follow the money and you can usually find your answer.



I am a vegetarian. However, I don't think we need a national vegetarian week any more than we need black history month. I don't believe they serve any real purpose, and rather than further the cause that they had hoped to advance, they tend to alienate people and turn folks off. They do more harm than good.

Answer 2

The fifteenth National Vegetarian Week, sponsored by Cauldron Foods, aims to celebrate vegetarianism in its broadest sense and prompt media discussion on the topics of vegetarian food, health benefits, lifestyle and commitment.





It's not a national holiday, it's a sponsored one by a company. Why on earth does this bother you so much???

Answer 3

I am a vegetarian but I agree , you eat whatever you want to eat and no one can stop you , just because it's national vegetarian week you dont need to stop eating like you would.

Answer 4

Well, I guess you have a resentment. These weeks are really about drawing attention to something that may not be well known. It's a promotion of sorts, you can of course choose to ignore it at your own discretion.

Answer 5

18th-twenty fourth of could for the U. S.. idk if its a similar as a results of fact the international veggie week however, i additionally didnt understand that there have been 2 diverse ones. im exceptionally constructive im genuine however. =]

Answer 6

Why not bring lunch from home? You're a big boy.