From Bihar to Kerala: These Indian states eat the least vegetarian food
Indian states with least vegetarian population, the name on top will shock you, it is..
India is an incredibly diverse country, with the environment, language, and traditions changing dramatically every few miles.
It is also known for having a reputation as the most vegetarian-friendly country, thereby indian are mostly perceived as vegetarians. However, what's shocking is that a large section of society is actually non-vegetarian. According to recent National Family Health Survey reports and more state-specific data, there are many states of mind of deal in that the Indian states show a fairly high level of acceptance and detail of non-vegetarian or vegetarian populations and attitudes.
Here are the Indian states with the lowest vegetarian population, making up to the highest non-vegetarian consumption in the country Nagaland
Nagaland takes the top position. According to multiple NFHS reports, this northeastern state demonstrates the highest non-vegetarian consumption. Over 99% of the population consumes meat, with pork, beef, and fish being the mainstays of their traditional cuisine. West Bengal
West Bengal emerged in the second spot, where 99% of the population consume non-vegetarian food. West Bengal is known for its love of fish, mutton, and chicken, and dishes such as macher jhol (fish curry), are frequent staples of their diets. Kerala
In Kerala, based on population, non-veg is eaten by 99.1% of the population which makes it in third place. It has a reputation of healthy living, still, meat, fish, and egg-based dishes are part of the Malayali diet. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh ranks fourth based on population with 98.25% of the population eating non-veg. Both Andhra coastal and inland populations have types of meat and seafood preparations such as spicy chicken and prawn dishes. Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu ranks sixth with 97.65%, as it is non-vegetarian, with the majority of the households in the state loving chicken biriyani. Odisha
Odisha is not much behind. Odisha's population consumes non-veg with 97.35%, and fish is a staple with a large proportion of the population. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
88.07% of people are non-vegetarians in Bihar. Uttar Pradesh is only 59.08%, where over half of the state prefers to eat meat over vegetarian meals.
These number shows the contrary of the age-old belief that Indians are vegetarians. While there remain several religious, cultural, and regional factors influencing food choices, a majority of Indians are omnivores.\
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