Go Vegan Campaign

Our health is one of the most important part to live a longer life. Vegetarians and vegans are far less likely to get cancer,heart disease, less likely to be overweight, have lots of stamina ,consume far less pesticides in their food and have a superior immune function. The largest epidemiological study ever conducted,found that those eating the amount of animal foods typical for Americans have seventeen times the death rate from heart disease, and, for women, five times the rate of breast cancer, than those who get 5% or less of their protein from animal foods.Many people

Puppy mills are a product of consumerism, a trait that is central in American life, which is the cause for many individual’s “shopping for animals”, be it because they want a puppy, which is cute, though the youth is short lived, or be it because they’re seeking a specific breed of animal- regardless, these central issues are the life-blood of “puppy mills” or essentially human trafficking, minus the humans. When buying from these mills, society is only supporting the deplorable conditions and their poor quality of care; furthermore, the “need” for purebred dogs is only perpetuating the problem. As Americans we must stop this humanitarian issue, one method of doing so is by adopting from animal shelters.

This article presents the effort to shut down all puppy mills. So far 88 cities small and large have shut down in effect to this. These puppy mills include cats, rabbits, and other small breeds as well. Phoenix is known to be the first city to have a pet store challenge to put a ban on puppy mills. Other cities such as New York City and Salt Lake City have taken a stand against puppy mills as well. As more consumers learn more about the puppy mills, they as well are wanting nothing to do with them. Although many changes are being made some of the local laws still allow small breeds and animals from the animal shelter to be sold. Pet stores now have the option to change to a ‘humane business model’ which allows them to work with shelters and

Imagine what life would be like living in a cage. Imagine being enclosed in a space that barely clears 6 inches of room in either direction, not allowing any area to stretch out, sit, or even sleep comfortably. Imagine not being able to shower, or feel the underfoot sensation of soft wisps of grass, or embrace the comfort of a bed. Now, imagine living like that for an entire decade. For dogs raised in puppy mills, imagination is not necessary to experience these conditions. As proven through Oprah Winfrey’s special exposé of puppy mills, the aforementioned depictions are nothing but factual about the conditions of the puppy mills inspected in the nationally-broadcasted episode, as well as the standards that the 10,000 other puppy mills in the United States run on (Oprah Investigates). The puppy mill problem has universally been established as a horrid, unethical way of supplying animals to the pet buyers of the world, but the problem is never solved. While the government can write down law after law of standards for ethical animal treatment, nothing will change because it is so loosely enforced, as many other issues take priority over inspecting the millions of pet breeders producing in America. Instead, this issue can be taken into the hands of the caring individuals who make up the population of pet consumers in America. Since 99% of pet store puppies are actually supplied by puppy mills, any business that is given to pet stores will, in turn, support the puppy mill

*Vegans or vegetarians, appearing as the better group of eaters in the world, have their own diet that may be seen as a higher act of respecting food but it is just as equal as eating animals. It is hard to escape the “wrongness” of eating such as the killing process or how the food is assembled for human consumption. *Vegans, focus on eating foods that do not include any animal meat such as soybean based tofu, however they miss the fact that foods like that still come from the same field where animals were extinguished. (Source B). Whether it would be plants or animals, both of them still lose their living aspect to be eaten. Foods that do not involve animal meat, such as the soy bean based

Due to puppy mills inhumane living conditions, mill owners keep many hidden secrets from outsiders. New laws need to be put in place to prevent the inhumane treatment such as poor living conditions, abuse, and health issues that dogs in puppy mills are forced to encounter. Today there are over 15,000 puppy mills reported in the United States (Bowman 1). Most of these mills are located in the Midwest. These overcrowded puppy mills occupy hundreds of thousands of puppies per mill. Mill owners typically advertise their puppies using the internet and newspapers. These advertisements generally include false information on the mill’s environment. The poor living conditions in puppy mills are the main cause of diseases and behavioral problems in the puppies. Although half of the United States raised their standards of responsibility for puppy mills, twenty-one states have lacked to set any laws.

Vegans generally choose this lifestyle for health, environmental, and/or ethical reasons. They view it wrong to support the meat industry by consuming meats, eggs, and dairy products because of the cruelty to the animals. For an example once dairy cows or egg-laying chickens are too old to be productive, they are often sold as meat; and since male calves

In this day and age, people are very passionate about their beliefs. Many change their lives to do what they believe to be right. Many people are very concerned about animal mistreatment, so they do not use any food or products that come from animals or that harm them in any way. This lifestyle is called veganism. According to an article on veganism, the definition is "a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practical—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose." Vegans are devoted to stopping all cruelty to animals, and therefore, are the voices for those who cannot speak for themselves.

From an environmental perspective a switch to a vegan diet makes a lot of sense. Federal grazing deals given to ranchers result in the destruction of wildlife on huge areas of land. Also nearly all cattle spend their final months at feedlots, where they are fed an inefficient and resource-intensive corn-based diet. Cows have digestive systems that rely upon fermentation, and the corn-based diet makes cattle emit huge amounts of methane which is a gas tied to global warming. The methane produced by pigs and poultry account for a lesser but still a huge amount of greenhouse gasses. “The UN estimates that animal agriculture is responsible for 18 percent of the total global warming effect stemming from greenhouse gasses. Beef and dairy cattle probably account for about 70 percent of animal agriculture’s contribution to global warming.”(http://www.vegan.com/articles/faq/)

Veganism has been on a constant raise in terms of popularity in recent years, raising awareness on animal cruelty and potential health risks associated with a traditional diet. Most people assume that vegans are simply disgusted by the fact that they are eating animals, bet there are more causes for their conversion from the meat based diet. Turning to Veganism can be the result of not only wanting a longer healthier life, but also taking caution for the environment and the animals themselves.

I am going to debunk some of the most common misconceptions starting of with protein. A popular misconception about the vegan diet is that you can’t get a sufficient amount of protein from a vegan diet, well that is wrong. The USDA advises that the average women should be getting 46 grams of protein daily and men that men should be getting 56 grams of protein daily. There are many plant based foods out there with enough protein to help you meet the daily recommendation of protein. Just one cup of pinto beans cooked from dried contains 41 grams of protein. Other high protein vegan foods include Tempeh and Tofu with 15-20 grams of protein in half a cup, Edamame with 8.6 grams per half cup, Hemp seeds with 10 grams of protein in 3 tablespoons, and the list goes on and on. Another popular misconception about the vegan diet is that you need to supplement B12. Around 40% of the US is already B12 deficient and 99% of people with B12 deficiency are users of animal products. B12 is a waste product of bacteria that can be found in soil and inside your body, namely your mucosa and intestines. It’s also found in bacteria in the mouth, around the teeth, in the nasopharynx, around the tonsils and in the tonsilar crypts, in the folds at the base of the tongue, and in the upper bronchial tree. Animal products contain B12 because the animals eat food from the soil as well as produce their own B12 just like humans, though the exact process can vary from species to species. Farmers today actually inject their livestock with B12 in order to be able to say their animal products contain B12. On average, for someone raised on the Western diet, about 2 to 5 milligrams of B12 are stored, mostly in the liver. Dr. John McDougall says "Most people have at least a three year reserve of this vital nutrient. Conservation of B12 by the body boosts the time this supply lasts by 10-fold. After excretion through the bile into the intestines

It’s nearly impossible to walk by a pet store and to ignore the cute puppies in the window. Their paws leaning against the glass, they’re begging us to take them home and out of an impulse, some people occasionally do. Taking a puppy home and introducing it to its new environment is usually associated with great joy. Their clumsy behavior, wagging tails, and curious noses make everyone smile, and you don’t have to be a dog lover to fall for these big puppy eyes. What a lot of people don’t know when they purchase a puppy at a pet store, however, is that the little dog might have spent its first few weeks in a large breeding facility where dogs are bred for sole profit, commonly known as a puppy mill. Although the USDA, the United States Department of Agriculture, has laws in place to keep these animals safe, the housing and husbandry standards are often barely minimal, leading to suffering puppies and breeding females with terrible health concerns, as well as psychological traumas.

The quote “A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite. And to act so is immoral” from Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy, encompasses what vegetarianism is about. Veganism and vegetarianism is generally associated with leafy green salads but there is a long list of health benefits attached to that way of eating and a reduction in livestock farming benefits our environment. Diving into the benefits of becoming a vegetarian or vegan, there has been extensive research done on how a teak in diet can reduce risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Plant-based dieting is a lifestyle that is beneficial for health, moral and environmental reasons.

Some would not be able to live without eating any animal products in their diets, such as, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, and honey. For vegans, however, this is a normal way of life. Vegans are frequently misunderstood as either people who have eating disorders, or an unnatural passion for animal rights. It is time for people to realize that veganism, a challenging yet rewarding lifestyle, goes way beyond being skinny or caring for animals. In reality, veganism can be extremely advantageous to anyone who adapts it as a way of life and has many different benefits that come along with it.

Current Discussion on this Issue: Veganism is a big topic right now, not only does it save animal life’s but it has a positive impact on the environment. There is many discussions, articles, documentaries and books on why people should go vegan. There have been numerous studies done about the downfalls of a non-plant based diet, these studies include health related topics and all environmental topics related to consuming animal based products.