Nov 12 2008
Yes, vegetarianism is an intelligent option
I have seen many stories singing the ethical and health benefits of a veggie diet, but I confess that I had missed this two-year-old article on the BBC about a link between IQ and a plant-based diet.
“Intelligent children are more likely to become vegetarians later in life, a study says. A Southampton University team found those who were vegetarian by 30 had recorded five IQ points more on average at the age of 10. Researchers said it could explain why people with higher IQ were healthier as a vegetarian diet was linked to lower heart disease and obesity rates.”
See? Besides representing an ethical attitude towards our fellow planet-dwellers and the environment, vegetarianism can also be a sign of intelligence. No bragging here, but …
