Pros And Cons Of Being A Vegan

The term Veganism didn't exist until 1944, when Donald Watson created the founder of the U.K. Vegan Society. Watson one day got together with his friends to determine what the name of their diet should be called. He used the first three and last two letters of vegetarian and suggested the word “vegan”. With that being said, he wrote the first newsletter called “The Vegan News”. There are many reasons why people choose to become vegan. Some include health, environmental, or ethical reasons. Majority of people choose this lifestyle because they don't want to be

Vegan or Go Home!”, Sarah Breslaw asserts veganism as the answer to curbing environmental concerns. Breslaw makes a clear argument in her thesis and explains both negative and positive aspects of veganism but ultimately succumbs to logical fallacies, faulty sourcing and evident subjectivity which weaken her claim.

I have adopted veganism into my lifestyle because I don’t support the ethics behind the meat, dairy, and egg industries. Whilst already vegetarian for a year, I unintentionally came across a video about veganism that introduced new and persuasive facts that I had no prior knowledge about; I knew immediately that this lifestyle was for me. Unlike vegetarianism, veganism is a lifestyle and what that means is no leather, no feathers, no products that have been tested on animals, no products including animal ingredients, etc.. Those wanting to become vegan should take it slow because then they can discover new recipes and replacements, and it doesn’t seem so overwhelming. The main thing to focus on is trying your best.

According to vegansociety.com, “ Veganism represents a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, other animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, other animals and the environment.“ People that follow this way of living are called vegans. The vegan diet is more a lifestyle choice and a philosophy than just a diet. The vegan life is the best way to live because it’s healthier, helps the environment, and is kinder to animals.

In November 2009, Gary Steiner, a Philosopher, author and Professor at Bucknell University, wrote an article in the New York Times entitled, “Animal, Vegetable, Miserable.” In the article, Steiner discusses how unethical he believes it is to use animals for human consumption. In addition to consuming animals, Steiner writes that it is inhumane to use any products that were made from sacrificing animal lives. The article goes on to say that recently, more and more people have become interested in where their meat comes from and how the animals were treated before they were killed for human desires. The writer further states that some people are concerned with how well the animals are treated before they’re killed, while others are concerned about whether the animals are given harmful additives to their food that could affect the health of the consumers who eats the animals. On the contrary, Steiner believes that no one is worried about how immoral it is to kill the animals in the first place. The author concludes, “People who are ethical vegans believe that differences in intelligence between human and non-human animals have no moral significance whatsoever” (Steiner 847). I will argue that Steiner’s essay is biased, contradictory and generalizes that only strict vegans are ethical, and I will explain that the only reason for his strong persuasive article is to convince everyone to become vegan under the excuse of being moral individuals.

My family and I have been a vegetarian for 2 years. Trader Joe's and The Whole Foods store have been a life saver for me, more expensive, However still more convenient than growing your own food and prepping it. Sometimes I’ll visit the Local Farmers market. Like Clemons or what use to Moms and Pops off Michigan. I have many options; still I have to be aware of where my food comes from and what is in it. I work hard for my family just as much as the next consumer; who wants their hard working dollars’ worth. Our families and loved ones that are being affected by what the FDA approve; an official that Americans trusts.

Vegetarians are people who do not eat meat, and for some, do not consume any animal products at all. Vegetarian has been along for a long time and with time has grown the controversy over the topic. The reasons that vegetarianism has grown into a controversial topic are mostly the human beliefs and health reasons associated with it.

With that, I hope that after an individual reads this essay they will feel either more educated on the topic and/ or proceed to look into veganism and all the right things it stands for. I, personally, am making an effort to switch from being vegetarian to vegan slowly but surely. Without a doubt, I strongly believe if more people follow a vegan diet and/or lifestyle it could have a huge impact on not only the world but everyone and everything living in it.

One essential aspect of my life is my lifestyle choice of being vegan, in which I learned more about myself and where I stand without entering a classroom. By educating myself on the effects of the meat and dairy industry to the animals, my health, and the environment, I expanded my horizons beyond the what I see on my plate. Raised in a filipino culture, meat, dairy, and fish are an significant ingredient in the cuisine. When I was younger, I’ve never been exposed to a vegan lifestyle nor have I heard of the word itself! Rather than exaggerating what I ate, I ate without a thought.

Ever since I can remember, I've always wanted to be an author. I love the idea of creating different narratives for people to engulf themselves into while providing entertainment and valuable lessons. Of course, this also means that my parents hoard all of the embarrassing books I would write when I was a child in their computers. They call it cute; I call it humiliating-especially when most are about crushes I had in kindergarten...but I guess you have to start somewhere right?

Imagine a life with no joint pain, no guilt from food consumption, a ton of energy, and a spiritual connection to nature. This is what my everyday life has become and I have never been happier. My whole world turned for the best when I cut animal byproducts out of my life and became a vegan. Slowly but surely, my body healed itself from the inside-out. If one was to ask me about becoming vegan before I knew what benefits it would provide, I would have laughed. I would have told that vegan that I just couldn’t give up my beloved meat, dairy, and eggs but ultimately, I did just that. The transition to Veganism became easier when I accepted the truth of the matter. All of the research I did on the lifestyle led me to the conclusion that

I decided that becoming Vegan was the answer to all the cravings that I wanted to satisfy in my life. I told myself that I would embark on this Vegan lifestyle after my spinal fusion recovery. I decided that this would be the best method because I was afraid of falling deficient in nutrients. I would again gain knowledge about Veganism from those who have excelled in the community. Freelee the Banana Girl was the first exposure I ever had to becoming a Vegan. Her radical YouTube videos some-what made me lose ambition to transition into becoming a Vegan. Most of her videos were her fat-shaming or ridiculing those who didn't eat the diet she was on. Then, the Samantha Lookingbill of Veganism appeared in my life. I found Emily on the YouTube channel, Bite Size Vegan. Her mother-like tendencies instantly grabbed my dreams of becoming plant-based and reignited them. She kindly spoke about how any form of rejecting meat and dairy greatly impacted the movement. She brought light to everyday items that weren't Vegan such as razors, body washes, makeup, clothes, shoes, jewlery, etc. Though, if you did use these items and make an effort to go Vegan anywhere in life it was justifiable. It was because of this that I continued planning to switch diets after my surgery. On another casual day searching for more information, I came across the documentary called Earthlings. This documentary focused in on what the meat and dairy industry

As different crazes and fads are appearing each day, we have come to expect them to simply fade away as the hype passes. However, veganism has stood the test of time in our fad society and is still increasing in popularity. Originally only thought to be a religious lifestyle, many people from different walks of life are becoming vegans. However, this poses many questions and sparks heated debates, mainly from omnivorous people who believe that veganism is against life’s natural order. Vegans, then, argue against an omnivorous lifestyle by bringing up facts about humans’ biological makeup and how humans are, contrary to popular belief, herbivorous by nature, not omnivorous. While both sides present good arguments to some, the veganism lifestyle contains more benefits and less harmful cons than an omnivorous lifestyle.

There are many variations of it, however most people choose not to eat, wear or buy anything that has been made or is an animal product. Some things that a vegan wouldn’t eat or wear would be animal-tested toiletries and make-up, ice-cream as it contains milk and fish as it is an animal. Going vegan can really change someone’s life, depending on many things such as the person’s personal preferences, their fitness levels and their day-to-day lives.

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.