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The 'Flemish Meat Tradition'? History Teaches Us that It Doesn't Really Exist

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The average Flemish person did not eat meat every day in the past. The 'Flemish meat tradition' only came into being after the Second World War, says senior lecturer in history Maïka De Keyzer. "In the 18th century, a large part of the population was almost vegetarian. Not because of ethical objections, but because they could not afford it."

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The average Flemish person did not eat meat every day in the past. The 'Flemish meat tradition' only came into being after the Second World War, says senior lecturer in history Maïka De Keyzer. "In the 18th century, a large part of the population was almost vegetarian. Not because of ethical objections, but because they could not afford it."

·Antwerp, Belgium
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vrt broke the news in Antwerp, Belgium on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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