The vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian debate is not new. This heated spat between the two dietary preferences has resurfaced on social media, thanks to a seemingly innocent post by a food blogger.
Her simple plate of dal and rice, garnished with the right spices and chopped onions, became the epicentre of a serious discussion. The food blogger's assertion in her caption that vegetarian food is "free from tears, cruelty and guilt" has drawn both support and criticism. Sharing the photo of her meal on X (formerly Twitter), she penned, “I'm proud to be a vegetarian.
My plate is free from tears, cruelty and guilt.” Also Read : What If Non-Vegetarians Acted Like Vegetarians? Here's What Farah Khan Had To Say On Viral Post The post has clocked about 3.7 million views, and users flooded the comments section.
“I don't understand why it has to be about cruelty, Etc. Everyone has their own preference. Would you ask a carnivore animal to be vegetarian? Nature has created all of us in a certain way, let's respect that and move on with life.
We are built to consume plants and meat both...
plants are also living things...
,” a user said. In reply, the food blogger defended, “Plants don't go through child labour pain; animals do. Plants don't suffer from pain; animals suffer.
Plants don't have brains; animals do.” Also Read: Chinese Pet Owners Send Dogs And Cats To Work In Cafes For Fun And Treats “What's proud of that??? Keep your thoughts and ideology with you, no issues. Don't t.