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Growth of Vegetarianism among the Young
"Is your diet green today?" With the rise of vegetarianism worldwide, young people are the driving force of this new trend. Why are plant-based diets becoming trendy among the young? What is the impact of this trend on existing perceptions of vegetarianism? How can we keep people's passion for vegetarianism alive? Original Chinese text / Qiu Huimin (邱惠敏) "Plant-based diets have become a mainstream in Europe and the U. S. Many famous Michelin-starred restaurants ser...
Common Questions about Vegetarianism
Are plant-based diets equivalent to a vegetarian diet? Is raw food related to vegetarianism? What is plant-based meat and cultivated meat? What will the world's diet be like in the future? Let's clarify the ideas of various vegetarian diets through the following commonly asked questions and answers. Original Chinese text by editorial team of Humanity Magazine Q1: Contemporary vegetarianism is quite diverse. What are the ideas behind each vegetarian diet? Vegetarianism ...
Interview with Huang Yan-mei, the Volunteer Chef of DDM Yunlai Monastery
From running a steakhouse to cooking at a monastery as a chef, Huang Yan-mei (黃燕梅) has had an inextricable connection with the culinary arts. In order to plan menus for the monastery and get her children to embrace vegetarian food, she has been creative in incorporating exotic cuisines to create irresistible vegetarian dishes. Original Chinese text / Qiu Huimin (邱惠敏) Every Tuesday and Friday, you can find Huang and her team busy in the kitchen of Yunlai Monastery of Dharma Drum Mo...
Interview with Veggie Deer, Taiwanese YouTuber: Changing Diets, Transforming the World
Driven by their commitment to the environment, Ono and Ruby, popular Taiwanese social media influencers, decided to change their diets and launched the YouTube channel "Veggie Deer" to promote plant-based living. Through diverse collaborations, they have inspired younger generation to embrace a sustainable, plant-based lifestyle. Original Chinese text / Chen Tingchun (陳亭君) Plant-based diets have become a popular trend in Taiwan in recent years, with many vegetarian restau...
Interview with Ven. Yan Duan: Plant-based Diet as an Experiment for the Body & Mind
With a decade of experience as a chef, Ven. Yan Duan (演端法師) adopted plant-based diets in his 20s for the sake of environmental protection. After becoming a Buddhist monk, he further realized that adopting a vegetarian diet not only helped him identify his real needs, but also see the needs of others through a growing empathy. Original Chinese text / Qiu Huimin (邱惠敏) Before becoming a monastic, Ven. Yan Duan had spent 10 years overseas working as a western cuisine chef. En...