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Throughout the Perdue farms across the country, there has been evidence of overcrowding and unethical treatment to the chickens kept in the barns. This past December, footage of workers stomping on the necks of chickens in a North Carolina Perdue chicken farm was released by Mercy for Animals, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty in the food industry (“Watch”). With the introduction of this video, the organization stated that the only direct solution to this problem is to become vegetarian, but I refuse to believe that that is the only option. I am personally concerned with what foods and chemicals I am putting into my body, and it makes me uncomfortable knowing that I am consuming chicken that has been covered in

“Against Meat” by Jonathon Safran Foer (2009, New York Times Magazine) is intended to educate current non-vegetarians on what vegetarianism is, the benefits of it in terms of health and animal rights, and also the struggles of consistently being a vegetarian. Although Foer does not specifically express what a vegetarian is we can assume he is going off the generally known definition of a person who does not consume the meat of an animal, as oppose to a vegan who does not consume any animal products at all. According to an article about vegetarian Americans, 5% or 16 million Americans classify themselves as vegetarian in 2015, compared to the 1% back in 2009, making vegetarianism a growing trend throughout the US (Raw Food World). Foer proves his opinion on vegetarianism by backing it up with facts from the USDA and his own personal experiences with his babysitter, growing up struggling with being a vegetarian that loves meat, and the decision to marry and raise his child vegetarian. Foer does, however, have a few gaps in his argument about nutrition, the costs associated with vegetarianism, and the lack of a definition of vegetarian.

Peering into the fridge, there’s nothing to eat. One may settle on a bag of chips. While you take a bite, you may take a glance at the nutritional facts. Ignorance covers the rest of the package with lies. You may see the fat content but you do not honestly know how much effort it took to get that bag to you. Erase that ignorance and you can change your health, your ecological footprint, and the world by simply changing what you eat. Looking at the vegetarian diet and its health benefits; the environmental effects and pollution of meat production; and the destruction of your health by meat products;there are major consequences from the production of animal products.

Vegetarianism has important philosophical grounds related to murdering animals and the fact that all life on earth should be respected and protected. Unlike extreme ideas about animal rights that go as far as forbid people to ride mules for their benefit, advocates of vegetarianism proceed from one simple principle - that killing is wrong and animals have the same right to live. In theory, such a position means that a person is striving to live in harmony with the outer world, a feature that in itself can promote healthier lifestyle. However, there more matter-of-fact arguments in favor of vegetarianism, and these arguments hinge on the nutritional benefits of a veggie diet.

As a meat eater, has anyone ever asked the question, “How can you eat meat?” The controversy of being a meat eater or vegetarian has been around for decades. David Foster Wallace wrote a thorough article, Consider the Lobster, in which he brings up popular topics of concern over eating meat. Is it morally wrong to eat the meat of an animal, or creature, who suffered for one's own hunger? Why should one have the right to decide the standards of pain? Questions included in Wallace’s article have had many in a whirlwind of emotions and opinions. As a vegetarian, one will know the full truth concerning health, recognize false advertisements, understand how animal pain relates to human hunger, and acknowledge the treatment of animals up until their deaths.

“Meats, Dairies, and Eggs, Oh Why” (2014) is an argumentative essay written by Rebecca Dent that explains the benefits of eating a plant-based diet and advocates for the better treatment of the animals affected by the meat industry. Dent supports her assertions by discussing the negative health effects of an omnivorous diet, addressing reasons some might be hesitant to convert to a plant-based diet, describing the advantages of substituting meat for vegetables for both the consumers and the animals, and finally, by including expert opinions and statistical facts. Dent’s purpose for this essay is to highlight the benefits of vegetarianism in order to convince readers to convert to a plant-based diet. The intended audience for this argument is those who currently eat an omnivorous diet so that they would assess and change their eating habits.

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.

The Go Vegan Campaign advocates for people to stop consuming animals by all means. This includes not eating meat, taking medications derived from animals, and not consuming products that have animal byproducts in them. For a very long time vegetarianism has been looked at as a fad diet that just didn’t seem to die down, but there is a deep truth behind this. Vegan practices advocate that animal meat is most people’s only source of cholesterol and therefore it is unhealthy to begin with. They argue there are other ways to get protein than protein, milk, and eggs, such as chia seeds and soy beans which are plant based, rich in protein, and vegan friendly. Plant based diets

About a year ago, I asked myself a question why am I not a vegetarian? After all, I am one of the green kids. 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. I knew that I was not alone, we as a society are eating twice as much meat as we did in the 50s. So, what was once the special little side treat now is the main course much more regular. What if I told you, that we can change our world through our food choices. The fact

“You are what you eat”, a famous saying says. If this were truly the case, then the majority of Americans would be unhealthy, chemically processed, commercially grown slabs of animal meat. And although this is not a particularly pleasing thought, it is the epitome of a standard American diet that consists of Big Macs and Taco Bell. There are a select few who stray from this typical diet, and have altered it to where they can substitute meat with other nutrients. This type of diet is called vegetarianism, and is considered the way to live without poisoning oneself with the harmful and hazardous treatment that animals go through before becoming the next meal on your plates. While vegetarianism was once thought to be a movement without much action,

At the beginning of 2017 I made a new year’s resolution that changed my life and how I view the world. I decided that I would only eat a plant based diet. I heard about veganism through Facebook and PETA, all the cruel videos and research I was seeing made me look further into the issue. My curiosity stems from my love and passion for animals, which I have had since I was a little girl. I began my vegan journey for the ethics, but after watching documentaries like Forks over Knives and Cowspiracy I wanted to help with the economical aspect to, and the health benefits are definitely a plus. Since I went cold turkey (how ironic, huh?) and decided to go vegan I’ve gained appreciation for animals that are viewed as food and I have educated myself on the terrible things about the food industry.

People today are more diverse and open minded than they used to be, they want to try new things. Maybe to eat healthier, or become humane. But some like to stick to the traditions, to what they know. Gary Steiner’s Essay “Animal,Vegetable, Miserable” evaluates society’s procedure when it comes to animal consumption. He further explains his take on things, and why the stance of being a vegan in today’s society can be a very hard one. In the segment of “The Ethical Choices in What We Eat” is an array of analysis and opinions back to editor involving the essay, “Animal, Vegetable, Miserable” by Gary Steiner. Including thoughts on Steiner’s argument and what it truly means to be vegan. Is there really black and white when it comes to being a

I’ve always been a big “foodie”. I’ve always enjoyed going out to eat and trying new foods. Sadly, I never thought about how the food I consumed was produced until’ I was transitioning to veganism. Watching food Inc., I observed many disturbing practices that went into the food I consumed such as: the use of minorities and undocumented workers, mass chicken farming and the conflicts of interest in food production. I also witnessed the effects of small scale farming.

The rise of vegetarianism and veganism attributes to one cause: the barbaric treatment of animals and adulterated products . Before I was a vegan, I was blinded by the supposedly “ethical and free-range” propaganda that the meat industries spewed at me. Unfortunately, I breathed in the miasmal lies, blinding me to the harsh reality and cruelty that exists within factory farms. Sentient animals were never intended to die and suffer in the dishevelled factory farms given that it wasn’t Nature’s plan to imprison animals into a genocidal assembly line. In addition, the looming threat of environmental damage and health epidemic caused by factory farms made me cognizant to the truth. Furthermore, as the demand for animal flesh magnifies continuously,

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.