. More than a million Canadians have already acted: They have chosen to not eat meat. And the pace of change has been dramatic. Vegetarian food sales are showing unparalleled growth. Especially popular are meat-free burgers and hotdogs, and the plant-based cuisines of India, China, Mexico, Italy and Japan. Even fast food chains are getting in on the act. Subway reports that its Number 1 sailing sub worldwide is the veggie Delite.