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Where is Plant Power Day celebrated?
Plant Power Day is celebrated all over the world to encourage people to start eating a plant-based diet.
Who celebrates Plant Power Day?
Plant Power Day is celebrated by all those who recognize the health benefits of eating plant-based food help spread awareness about these health benefits and encouraging more people to take up such diets.
When did Plant Power Day first start?
Plant Power Day was first started in 2018.
Who started Plant Power Day?
Alpro started plant Power Day in collaboration with BOSH to encourage people to eat a healthier diet.
History And Timeline
People have been following plant-based diets for a very long time. Evidence of vegetarianism can be observed as far back as 3300 BC. It was prevalent in ancient India, particularly among emperors and philosophers like Maurya and Ashoka. Seneca, Plutarch, and Empedocles also practiced vegetarianism in ancient Greece.
First Evidence Of Vegetarianism
The earliest traces of vegetarianism can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilization in approximately 3300 BC
3300 BCVegetarianism Gains Popularity
Vegetarianism started gaining immense popularity in the USA and Britain throughout the 19th century.
19th centuryThe Graham Meatless Diet
Sylvester Graham's meatless diet, 'The Graham diet,' gained immense popularity in 18th century USA.
1830sThe UK Vegetarian Society
The United Kingdom Vegetarian Society was started in 1840.
1840Plant Power Day Launched
Plant Power Day was started in 2018 by Alpro in collaboration with BOSH!
2017Traditions And Customs
Humans have always encouraged each other to follow a plant-based diet and eat lots of green vegetables though many people don't follow through on this advice. However, the health benefits of eating greens are manifold.
Many plants have medicinal qualities and homemade remedies, which are widely prescribed all over the world. It helps reduce type II diabetes risk and helps promote heart health.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Plant Power Day
You can celebrate Plant Power Day by cooking plant-based meals or a healthy snack with your favorite vegetables. People try out vegetarian recipes by replacing the non-veg items in dishes with plant substitutes.
This is the perfect day to experiment with vegetarian cooking. Helping spread knowledge about plant-based diets benefit everyone, and advocating sustainable living can greatly benefit the planet as a whole.
You can also celebrate by going out to your favorite vegetarian eateries and trying out new vegetarian dishes and delicacies. Finally, supporting your local vegetarian restaurants and vegetable sellers could be a good way to celebrate this day.
Facts And Stats
- Plant Power Day was started by Alpro in collaboration with BOSH in the year 2018.
- Awareness campaigns are organized on this day across the world.
- Plant Power Day celebrated the power and nutrition offered by plant-based foods.
What is National Plant Power Day?
Plant Power Day is a day to celebrate and spread awareness about the various health benefits of plant-based meals and to help promote the adoption of vegetarianism as a plant-based lifestyle choice.
What is the significance of Plant Power Day?
Plant Power Day is significant as it advocates a healthy lifestyle choice for us to adopt, which is also focussed on sustainability and, in the long run, will be beneficial for the health of our planet as well as our own health.
What should I eat on Plant Power Day?
You can start by trying to replace the meat-based ingredients in your favorite dishes with a plant-based alternative. You can also experiment with non-dairy replacements like tofu which can be both healthy and delicious. You can also visit your favorite restaurants and try out a variety of vegetarian dishes of your choice.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Saturday, March 07, 2020
- Sunday, March 07, 2021
- Monday, March 07, 2022
- Tuesday, March 07, 2023
- Thursday, March 07, 2024
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