Tag: Plant based greece

Recent surveys by the Hellenic Vegetarian Association (HellasVeg) and Kantar AE reveal that only a small fraction of the Greek population identifies as strictly vegan. However, a growing portion of Greeks are exploring plant-based alternatives and consciously reducing their meat and dairy consumption, driven by health and ethical considerations.

According to the Greek Orthodox faith, many Greeks observe fasting periods, or 'nistisima,' which include a strict vegan diet for a portion of the year. This practice is a key reason why finding vegetarian and vegan food in Greece, and specifically asking, "is it vegetarian in Greek?", is often easier than expected.