Veg vs. Non-veg

Food is more than just a necessity for most of us. And those who have surpassed the lust for good food could become saints. Most of us can’t and we live in our mortal desires for more. The categorization of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is the subject vastly spoken about. I am a mortal being too and hence wouldn’t refrain from dwelling on the same topic.
The ardent followers of the two categories are always eager to eat up each other’s peace. The battle is potent enough to lead to the next World War Three. Vegetarians proclaim their food to be the best while non-vegetarians belittle them as being feeble hearted.
Even cricketers are dragged into their choice of food. “Where will he get the protein to hit a sixer if he eats only cottage cheese?” the non-vegetarian fan concludes. Some food fanatics are so extreme that they decide to attend a party depending on what is offered. “Who will go all the way to eat grass and plants?”many non-vegetarians lament.
Vegetarians take their own share in ridiculing the non-vegetarians. They refuse to share their table with a non-vegetarian and often refuse to share their lives, too. “Is that food, all flesh and bones?” vegetarians claim with disgust. Many landowners refuse to rent out their space to non-vegetarians just on the basis of their eating preference. Many matrimonial sections openly advertise about suitors looking for pure vegetarians minus onion-garlic combinations in their diet. Many potential friendships are broken on this issue. Many relationship hit rock bottom because one partner forces the other to make a choice as per their dictates. They crib and bully the other to eat and the weaker ones succumb keeping a deep grudge against the other.
When the world has moved on, why can’t we just move on from being a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian? Why can’t it be a matter of choice depending on personal taste buds? And let each decide what suits them best. Why force your partner or your loved ones to choose between you and the food he/she likes? Certainly, there is more to life than just food. So, why make such a big deal out of it?
The first weekend of a new year is around the corner. Till then live, love and eat on your own terms.


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