India has the highest number of vegetarians: Report

Help the environment

A vegetarian diet is often considered the healthiest form of diet, and probably that is why the world is embracing it. From celebrities to enthusiasts, everyone is turning vegetarian to support the environment and the body.
A recent report from the World Atlas has compiled a list of countries with the highest rates of vegetarianism. According to the report, India claims the top spot, with 38 percent of its total population identifying as vegetarians.

A vegetarian diet also helps the environment. It is said that a meat-based diet increases carbon emissions 2.5 times more than a plant-based diet.

Manage weight

A vegetarian diet also helps manage weight. A vegetarian diet could cause you to gain weight if your portion sizes are too large or if you eat more high-calorie or high-fat foods.

Boost heart health

It is said that a vegetarian diet helps boost your heart health in a number of different ways. It lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of heart disease, and lowers cholesterol too.A vegetarian diet also helps the environment. It is said that a meat-based diet increases carbon emissions 2.5 times more than a plant-based diet.