Hi everyone,
Here is an article about 'veganuary' and the meat disgust that happens after a period of abstinence. Interesting!
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250130-how-a-month-of-abstinence-can-lead-to-meat-disgust***************
There are some surprising impacts of cutting out meat, even for a short period, which can carry on well beyond the end of abstinence.
It is widely understood that livestock have a heavy impact on the climate and research indicates that switching to a plant-based diet is one of the most impactful steps individuals can take to reduce their carbon emissions from food.
One of the most well-known campaigns to reduce animal product intake is Veganuary, which encourages people to eat vegan food for the month of January. In 2024, around 25 million people worldwide joined the campaign, according to Veganuary's statistics.
The campaign claims that the effects of a month free of animal products can extend beyond January, resulting in longer-term dietary changes.
There are many reasons why these effects could continue beyond the month. Early research has linked participation with increased experience of "meat disgust". A small independent study of 40 participants who normally ate meat found that those who reduced their meat intake in January were more likely to have feelings of disgust towards meat once the month had ended (even though many had lapses). Of the 40 participants, 28 reported an increase in meat disgust.
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Cheers.
Sriram
