The Pros And Cons Of Vegetarianism

The idea of abstaining from meat has been around for a long period of time. According to Claus Leitzmann from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition it has been around since the sixth century B.C. and originated from the Orphic mysteries followers. A greek philosopher by the name of Pythagorean, and other influential persons promoted ethical vegetarianism until the 19th century. After that it begin to fade away until it was reintroduced during the Renaissance Era and the Age of Enlightenment. When people were informed of the benefits of becoming a vegetarian or vegan, a person that does not consume or use

Vegetarianism has been around since as early as the seventh century B.C.E.. The civilization was the Indus Valley Civilization, they practiced tolerance towards all living things. Several Indian cultures and various religions (such as a ahimsā) also practice non-violence towards animals (“Vegetarianism”, Wikipedia.com). This used to be the sole purpose for being vegetarian, but nowadays people are becoming vegetarian for several more reasons. The ethical aspect is still a big reason in the decision. Health benefits and environmental aspects have now also become big reasons for the controversy over vegetarianism. People say that killing animals for food is not morally wrong and, is in fact, a crucial part of our lives. Another aspect is that, while in some ways vegetarianism is beneficial to the environment, it can also hurts the environment. Also, despite all of the health benefits involved with vegetarianism, there are also several health concerns connected with it.

There are two main lifestyles that we as human beings practice that impact our eating habits. One being a Vegetarian, a person who chooses not to eat meat. The other being a Meat Eater (also known as an Omnivore), a person who chooses to eat both meat and vegetables. A controversial debate continues to go on, evaluating the pros and cons of each group, along with the reasons behind their choice. In the end it all depends on the individual’s outlook on life that makes the decision.

There is much controversy and hypocrisy when it comes to animals. I, along with thousands of others, am part of the hypocrisy. I squirm and feel a deep sadness when I hear or see animals being abused, yet I am a meat-eater. I have learned that we all have different opinions and taste and we can not force others to change their ways. There will always be people, like me, perhaps, who will continue to eat meat and use animal products because that is what to us is food and normality. There are many ways to solutionize this; Become vegan or vegetarian, do protests and show others the suffering animals are put through, and/or simply let those who do not choose veganism to be themselves.

Some of the first vegetarians were the Pythagoreans, a title gained from the Greek philosopher Pythagoras. Although Pythagoras gave somebody a loan of his name to the meatless diet. Some suppose that he was usually having breakfast of honey and dinner of barley bread with vegetables that he might have eaten fish as well.

Vegetarianism is not a modern phenomenon. Indeed, as a lifestyle vegetarianism began with the Greek aesthetes and was subsequently adopted by many Romans who thought a frugal lifestyle to be beneficial to themselves and to the state.

It's not the lonliness that gets me at Christmas, I've grown used to it over the years. I welcome it when I arrive at my cold house and it greets me at the door. What upsets me at Christmas is the portion size.

In the article ¨Should People Become Vegetarian” by ProCon.org, it states that two in three vegetarians are vitamin B12 deficient, compared to one in twenty people who eat meat. This proves that people do not need to be vegetarian.

The ethics of meat-eating has not been an excuse to pick apart an old way of life, but has been a topic of dispute since fourth century BC Athens. According to the book about the history of meat-eating, The Bloodless Revolution, the first chapter of Genesis in the Bible instructed that plants are for animals, and animals are for humans to eat. This religious and philosophical pillar provided people a sound reason to utilize humanity's predatory instincts. Yet, some people in the seventeenth century called for an entire rethinking of human relationship with nature. In fact, important philosophers like Descartes, Gasendi, and Francis Bacon, all advocated vegetarianism. They (vegetarians, the term first coined in 1840) thought, man is lord of

This essay analyzes the ethical argument for veganism through the lens of philosophy using Utilitarianism defined by John Stuart Mill, and Deontological ethics according to Immanuel Kant. Through the use of these theories, I will justify the moral worth and legitimacy of the animal welfare debate that is often used to promote a cruelty-free and vegan lifestyle by analyzing questions of animal sentience, the worth of an animal’s happiness, and the right humanity supposedly has to the lives of other living creatures. Utilitarianism and Deontological ethics will provide two philosophical insights into the reasoning of a life abstaining from harming animals.

Due to the rise in popularity of professional begging these days I’ve decided to examine the unfortunate social interaction of asking a stranger for money, more specifically, asking for a small $2 parking fee. Asking a stranger for money, for most people, is not a social norm. It a demeaning situation and I do not recommend it to anyone. Yet some people in our society have chosen to live a life entirely dependent on the charitable offerings of others. Some even go as far as to explicitly write on their signs that they “Need a cold beer”. I do not agree or support this lifestyle, I prefer a more structured support system that holds those receiving the aid accountable. Nevertheless I’ve always wondered what makes people donate to these people? What strategies are these people using to convince others to part with their hard earned cash?

“My nutrition approach is based on intuition, logic, science and experience. All four of those led me to the truth that a low-fat, high-carb, mostly raw vegan lifestyle is the optimum, not only for my health, but most importantly for the wellbeing of the planet” (Tim Shieff). The first appearance of Veganism can be traced back over 2,000 years ago. Around 500 BCE, Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, followed and advocated a vegetarian diet. Another person that advertised vegetarian diets was Buddha. In 1806 BCE, Dr. William Lampe and Percy Bysshe Shelley were one of the first people to refuse the use of eggs and dairy, publicly in that time period. A vegetarian is someone who does not gormandize eggs or any type of meat or fish. Veganism is the practice of a strict vegetarian diet that requires the abstinence from the use of animal products. This includes refraining from orally consuming any type of animals, as well as not using materials such as real leather, wool, or honey. A vegan, or a person who practices Veganism, steers away from eating dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream. A vegan diet is the best possible diet because it prevents diseases, rejuvenates the body, and inflicts less damage to the environment.

Meat is one of the main consumed food in the world in past decades when compared with other types of food items. There are many advantages and disadvantages of consuming meat. The main advantage is that it contains proteins, vitamin B6, B12 and several other growth factors which are essential for the cell growth and immunity. The disadvantage is animals are injected with antibodies and several hormones such as estrogen, testosterone to boost their growth. Hence, it causes cancer, early puberty in girls. Therefore, the regular meat consumption is not recommended. As per literature, meat considerably causes weight gain and lead to heart disease and cholesterol. Because of the ethical issues and conditions mentioned above,

Humans are classified as omnivorous, which means they can eat anything, and their diet can include fruit, vegetables, grains, and meat. The history of vegetarianism goes back to 2,500 years, some ancient civilizations depended on a vegetarian diet because meat was not available (Vegetarianism). In India vegetarianism remains today as an ethical issue as well as a part of the Hindu religion. Today in the United States, there is a reverent percentage of the population are firmly vegetarian. Vegetarian diet has become mostly accepted in many cultures for its limitless benefits .People should become vegetarian because it’s the healthy lifestyle that should be followed.

Food isn’t something I would think about before I arrived to the University of California Santa Cruz. I did not have a problem with it since I would only eat home cooked meals the majority of the time. My mother would cook meals that would satisfy my sister and me; even though we are very picky eaters. I now miss the simplest things from back home; quesadillas, beans, cheese, enchiladas, etc… . As the day passes I realized how ungrateful I was to have parents who cooked for me every single day no matter if they were tired or not. My mother is now worried, I have not been eating well since I got here. The reason being, I do not like meat; however I am not a vegetarian yet. I say yet, because I still eat chicken since most of the meals my mother cooks have chicken in it. My mother says I need animal protein and well I think otherwise. However, It is not just me thinking meat taste bad, but rather that meat is bad for our own health. Funny enough, meat is something that is served on a regular bases here at Santa Cruz.