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A recently published study from the United Kingdom has shown that, in general, the higher a person’s intelligence quotient, the more likely they are to become vegetarians later in life. This study began in 1970 when more than 8,000 boys and girls were given an intelligence quotient test at the age of 10. The masterminds of the research then followed up with the subjects 30 years later, in the year 2000.
Among other things, the study found that one’s intelligence seems to have a direct link to what they eat. 4.5 percent of the subjects reported being vegetarian or vegan; judging the 366 subjects who made the claim revealed that vegetarians were most likely to be well-educated women belonging to the upper-middle economic class.
The published study included information concerning the eating habits of the test creators themselves. Of the four researchers, one claimed to be a committed vegetarian, two claimed to former vegetarians who had “lapsed” and one noted that he was an omnivore.
My Thoughts
Is it any wonder, really? I am a strong believer that meat consumption by humans is entirely unethical and unhealthy; it only stands to reason that conscious consideration and potentially education would come into play on the point. I spent the first 22 years of my life not even considering what I ate and the consequences it may be having on my body, the environment and countless fellow sentient beings and, while I was able to break the cycle, it is not a surprise that so many millions are not able to – they simply don’t consider it!
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February 18th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
My son is ridiculously smart and I attribute a lot of that to the ground flax that I gave him in all of his home made baby food. The first two years of a child life are crucial for brain development and the omegas are significant in ensuring that the child properly flourishes. My son is amazing…it is a little scary!!
July 31st, 2008 at 1:58 am
So that’s why you are so [expletive deleted] intelliget? Now I get it. Why don’t people like you just extinct?
August 5th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
oh i love this article! and renee, flax seeds are great but you should really try chia seeds. they are similar to flax but actually way better. they have a higher concentration of omega-3 than any other natural source, they are loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and a bunch of other nutrients…they are basically a must have for vegetarians! i get mine from http://www.thechiaseed.com and they have a lot of good info on their site too.
March 3rd, 2009 at 8:50 pm
What you eat will surely affect your brain, because “you are what you eat”. Where’s the brain-matter going to come from, otherwise? They say humans made a great leap ahead when ‘cooking food’ was discovered, as they had more energy to think/recreate rather than chew/digest. But with the whole range of wonderful foods available today, the modern diet (if properly used) can lead to even better health. As a caveman, one may not have been able to do without meat, but in today’s world with the complete protein found in chia seeds, and the amazing nutrition of algae no one should have to consume the hormone and pharmacutical-ridden unhealhtyness of meats. Part of being smart is looking out for #1! Unrelated: your cow photo is adorable.