Vegetarianism as an alternative diet in the context of retardation of resource transformation

Abstract

Vegetarianism has recently been an increasingly popular dietary trend, not only worldwide but also in Poland. It is commonly recognised as a healthy diet and, for many people it is one of the essential pillars of a philosophy of sustainable living. The Earth's natural resources are limited and exhaustible, not only locally or regionally, but also globally. It is therefore necessary to slow down the consumption of these resources, which means that communities of the specific countries will have to face significant changes. Vegetarianism, adopted for ethical, health-related or environmental reasons, today is one of the symbols of these changes, and its idea fits into the concept of retarding the transformation of natural resources.