Over the past two decades, a “Silent Vegan Revolution” has taken place in Poland, and Warsaw associated with sausage is currently at the forefront of Vege of the world of the world – writes the British “Guardian”. According to the journal, this should not be a surprise.
On Friday, the British daily “Guardian” appeared in which it was found that Warsaw, “a city associated with sausage and herring, is now a marina for plant food.” The newspaper notes that for six years the capital of Poland has been at the forefront of the “Vege City” ranking of the world, and three years ago “National Geographic” awarded her first place.
Warsaw vegan capital
“Over the past two decades, a quiet vegan revolution has taken place in the country,” they were noted in the article. According to “Guardian”, however, it should not be a surprise, because for centuries the kitchen of the majority of society was based on plant products. Only the richest could afford meat, dairy products and fish. Most of them ate potatoes, spicy and deciduous vegetables – out of necessity, not for ideological reasons.
Also during the Polish People's Republic, meat production was not able to meet the needs. After changing the system and the steady growth of wealth, the meat became the basis of the diet. However, when subsequent generations have grown, for which meat dishes were easily accessible everyday life, animal products lost their attractiveness.
“In a sense, veganism represents a return to Polish peasant roots and a more aware and healthy way of eating. In all of Poland, even in rural areas, diet is increasingly based on plants” – it was written.
Diet and politics
The daily also notes that in Poland the diet has become a political symbol. He cites IPSOS research from a few years ago, in which as much as 30 percent The leftist's supporters would be ready to counteract the climate disaster by giving up meat, while only 11 percent would decide among the right.
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