The global vegan population is predominantly female, but why is that? We certainly face some dilemmas with regard to a conflicted media portrayal of masculinity, so perhaps following a plant-based diet may offer the opportunity to break stereotypes for the better.
“Men eat meat. End of story.”
As I sit across the table from another man, on another date, at another omni-friendly restaurant, the topic of conversation slowly drifts towards an area I’d much rather not venture towards, or in fact anywhere near, on the first date. Diet. For some men I’ve spoken to, just the idea of sustaining oneself on a diet that is free from meat (let alone any and all animal products entirely) is enough to make the air go stale. It’s a thought so unimaginable, one must draw upon every line of reasoning they can to defend the medium-rare steak sat in front of them.