There is more awareness regarding a vegetarian diet as seen by the replacement of the food triangle with the food plate, with more than half allocated to fruits and vegetables.
Another phenomenon is the gradual assimilation of Eastern values.
More Americans are adapting Eastern diets and learning about the practices of yoga and meditation.
There are probably an equivalent number of yoga studios in New York City as there are Starbucks cafes.
The benefits of these practices are now also being touted by many medical practitioners and are being frequently prescribed to patients to manage stress.
When it comes to adopting yoga and meditation, some aspects of the practices have been lost in translation. (MORE)
Source: MyCentralJersey.com
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