Taoists aren't vegetarians. They are frugal meats, but don't abolish them. They do, however, incorporate increased amounts of fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts in their diet.
Anyway, they follow such an organized diet regime because taoists regard the diet as extremely important to their physical, mental, and spiritual being. Taoists also believe that different foods have different amounts of chi in them. Basically they follow their diet to maintain and regulate balance.
Many Taoists are strictly vegetarian in order to keep in line with the Tao, but a good number of Taoists are not vegetarian and this is not seen as an infraction of Taoist values. Alcohol is also generally not consumed. Other these two things, there are no major dietary laws or practices that Taoists follow.
In my opinion, it is a good idea to follow a vegetarian diet permanently! (I'm a vegetarian, of course)
Most Brahmins follow a vegetarian diet.
Yes!
maybe Panda but I'm not sure
Yes, J.K. Rowling is known to be a vegetarian. She has publicly spoken about her choice to follow a vegetarian diet in the past.
Approximately 8% of the Canadian population follow a vegetarian diet.
not necessariliy. but according to their sect, they are supposed to do 'sangam' or penance for 24 hrs every week which includes vegetarian diet and giving alms
Depending on the person, a vegetarian can eat absolutely no meat, just poultry(chicken), or they can include fish depending ;on what you consider meat
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It is estimated that 2 per cent or about 86,000 New Zealanders follow a vegetarian diet.