A UK study published in the journal Appetite finds that vegetarianism may be driven not only by ethical concerns but also by a visceral disgust towards meat, similar to aversions meat-eaters have towards human flesh or feces. The study surveyed 252 vegetarians and 57 omnivores, revealing that while disliked vegetables cause mere distaste, meat triggers strong disgust in vegetarians. This aversion could aid in avoiding meat, promoting health and environmental benefits, with feelings possibly developing during initiatives like Veganuary.
Researchers discovered that vegetarians experience a profound sense of disgust when considering meat consumption, much like meat-eaters react to human flesh or poop.
The study involved 252 vegetarians and 57 omnivores, revealing that while disliked vegetables elicit distaste, meat prompts a stronger disgust reaction among vegetarians.
Natalia Lawrence stated, 'This is the most robust evidence to date that we reject meat and vegetables that we find repellent based on different underlying processes.'
The findings suggest that feelings of disgust can help people avoid eating meat, yielding health and environmental benefits.
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