before, perhaps the idea has even crossed your mind. “Maybe I shouldn’t be consuming animal products.” Perhaps all those ideas are just thoughts, or maybe it’s your conscience trying to tell you that the way you are living is wrong. Maybe your body is trying to tell you something, but you are just not listening. If you won’t listen to your body will you give me a chance? Have you ever thought of the cows? Do you ever wonder if their misfortune actually helps your bones grow? Oh sure, we all have heard
After all, I am who cares about the environment. I grew up with my vegetarian dad in a small town. I even joined a club called “Tree Huggers”. I knew that eating a mere hamburger a day could increase my risk of dying by a third. I knew that the 10 billion animals we raise each year for meat are raised in factory farmed conditions that we hypocritically wouldn’t even consider for our own cats, dogs and other pets (Bittman). Environmentally, animal farming causes more emissions than all the means of transportation
Veganism: It’s More Than Just a Diet Like the majority of teenagers today, I was just browsing YouTube when I stumbled upon a video that has since changed my life. “Earthlings.” The documentary revealed how millions of animals are mercilessly slaughtered in factory farms. Just watching such brutality- void of any type of humanity- was immobilizing. Somehow I made it to the end and came across copious recommended videos, including “Forks Over Knives” and “Cowspiracy.” While they weren’t as graphic
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. Numerous studies have shown meat-free diets have a plethora of health benefits such as helping
“Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” – Albert Einstein. Born in the late nineteenth century, Einstein is widely regarded to be one of the most intelligent men in history. As an esteemed scientist and mathematician, he is therefore clearly qualified to provide input on such a matter. In spite of the fact that he may have considered vegetarianism to be a positive choice for health purposes, he clarifies
Plant Based Diet Plant Based Diet is based on foods that are mainly provided from plants or grains such as vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruit. Over the years the definition of Plant Based Diet has changed because of the way some carnivores phrase it or simply someone who doesn't fully understand. Some people might think that it's a vegan or vegetarian diet, while it might be similar they are not completely the same. While vegans and vegetarians think about the usage of animals
Save the Planet; Go Vegan For centuries, humans have been obsessed with the idea of a long life. From face creams and diets to climate change awareness and recycling, there has always been a push to keep ourselves younger, healthier and to keep humanity going. That’s why veganism is the way to go. Being vegan does not only benefit your health but the environment as well. The Earth is so important. From its beautiful scenery to all the astonishing life that calls this planet home, most would agee
vs. eating plants and being healthy? Think about the pros of becoming a vegetarian. Vegetarian food is very delicious and easy to make and a whole lot more frugal. Think of all the money you could save becoming a vegetarian, you could go on cruise put money away for college with that entire savings. Let’s focus on what is genuinely consequential; like health, happiness and of course your well-being. Many people are vegetarians for many reasons due to religion, health, and environment and maybe
a vegan diet doesn't last long because a body knows what it needs. Animal rights is an argument about animals being used and not being used as food. “Many people argue about this topic”, because vegans say that not eating meat is healthier and good for you.Non vegetarians say that meat gives you vitamins that plants don't give you. Animal should be used for food, because vegans don't get any animal proteins which can have negative effects on any body, meat gives you vitamins that plants don't have
questions—questions specifically regarding health and environmentalism. Before the internet, people typically relied on advice from friends, doctors, or sayings. We’ve all heard “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But now that the times are changing and more information is readily available at the click of our smart phone, is it time to question information that has been engrained in us since childhood. Veganism, a plant-based diet that has become increasingly more popular in the past few years, arguably