The Pros of Becoming a Vegetarian

Morally, one may feel obligated to exercise Vegetarianism due to the inhumane treatment of animals throughout the farming process. The issue is that roughly ten billion animals are raised for United States food consumption alone. Animals such as cows, fish, chickens, pigs, and turkeys are subjected to

Vegetarianism is more efficient from production to consumption because there is less waste and the ratio of energy intake compared to gross production is much greater for plants than animals. Meat prices more drastically compared to those of fruits and veggies. You can grow your own fruits and veggies in your backyard with relatively little space and resources compared to trying to raise your own livestock. Vegetarianism may lead to a deficinacy of vitamins and minerals including iron, B-12, and protein. You can also be lacking in calories in general and may be more tired because many vegetarian foods are not as calorie dense. Eating vegetarian can also be difficult depending on where you live.

This artificial diet leads to joint problems, which cause the animals to be in constant pain. Such cruelty is not justifiable, and by becoming a vegetarian each individual can make a small difference. On the other hand, eating meat is not cruel or unethical; it is a natural part of the cycle of life. The conditions for animals in modern slaughterhouses are dirty and violent. The lack of rules and regulations cause animals to be treated poorly because the industry is focused on mass production and profit rather than finding more human alternative to run the meat packing business. The most effective method to stop this cruelty is to learn about where meat comes from, start supporting the organic and family farms, which will ultimately lead to reducing the amount of animals that have to suffer. A wise woman named Linda McCartney once said, “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone in the world would be a vegetarian.” This is one of the truest statements ever made. If people thought about or saw what really happens to animals in slaughterhouses for more than a second, it would get to them and they would not be able to bring themselves to still be a carnivore. Those animals endure some of the cruelest treatment and neglect. Also, slaughterhouses are kept in the most unsanitary conditions and violate more laws then almost any other business. The slaughter of animals for human consumption should be banned.Based on research and my own personal experience,

Veganism is a lifestyle choice that many Americans decide upon. Veganism involves an absence of any kind of animal product in your life, such as meat, cheese, milk, etc. This lifestyle can be beneficial for not only your well-being, but the safety of your environment, and the animals in it. Although sometimes controversial, veganism is an important way to raise animal awareness, improve farm factory conditions, and support the healthy lifestyle of being vegan.

1. Her three general arguments for not eating meat is health, animal rights, and environmental rationale. She questions the validity of these arguments by questioning how far the reasons for not eating meat should go. For all three arguments, Fraser divided them into sections where she individually targeted their pros and cons and then question whether being a vegetarian is worth all the fuss that occurs in a vegetarian’s life. For example, Fraser states that her animal rights philosophy were had “holes” where she “excluded fish from the animal kingdom-not only because fish taste delicious grilled with

1. “Nearly 70% of married men and 60% of married women have had affairs, and, among my clients, 8 out of 10 who have committed adultery regret having done so. It’s reasonable to conclude, then, that about 80% of all adulterers regret having cheated.” –Holly Hein, Sexual Detours. This passage as an argument because there are 2 or more claims present. I practice using the numbering method to complete this diagram: (1) 70% of married men and 60% of married women have had affairs. (2) 8 out of 10 who have committed adultery regret having done so. (3) A bout 80% of adulterers regret cheating. (1) + (2) = (3). This here shows that (1) and (2) are the foundation for (3) the conclusion. Now, I must decide If this is an argument or

There are more vegans in this world than you think: According to an article published by PETA, approximately 2.5 percent of people in the U.S. are vegans (Hun). That’s about 7.5 million people in the U.S. alone (Nordqvist). “I became vegan because I saw footage of what really goes on in the slaughterhouses and on the dairy farms.” -Ellen DeGeneres. John A. McDougall, M.D. stated, “Heart disease is caused by eating rich foods like meat, chicken, cheese, milk, eggs, oils, cakes, and candies as well as refined and processed foods. These foods will surely cause you further misery and even premature death, like they have hundreds of millions of others.” "We have found that people not only slim down, but also see their cholesterol levels plummet and their blood pressure fall. If they have diabetes, it typically improves and sometimes even disappears. Arthritis pains and migraines often vanish, and energy comes racing back. Sluggishness vanishes, and they look and feel radiant." Neal D. Barnard, M.D (“Quotes”). If we don’t stop, our resources will be gone and we will not have our beautiful world anymore. The world will turn ugly and gray from pollution and uncompassionate people. It is time to fix it before it’s too late. You make decisions every day of your life: what to wear, where to go, what to buy, and what to eat. When you decide on your next meal, why not consider a

Making a difference in the world by asking “why” is something I relate to and practice whenever possible. I’m Vegan because I want people to know that animal suffering is wrong, and for that matter I ask people “why” they follow their current lifestyles. However, when others ask “why” I’m Vegan it’s easier for me to explain the benefits of my lifestyle and how it’s slowly changing Earth. I know that by converting people to Vegans, the world wouldn’t be as damaged as it is. When I went Vegan, the first thing I asked was “Why is it okay to do this,” I knew that killing, raping, segregating, and, torturing other nations wasn’t right, but I never had the audacity to research the problem. In summary, I have a strong belief that asking “why” and

Vegetarians don't eat this meat, and therefore are not supporting the unethical raising or slaughtering of animals. Firstly, the appalling treatment of these animals is demonstrated by the fact that "About 50% of meat produced in the United States comes from confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) where animals live in filthy, overcrowded spaces. In CAFOs pigs have their tails cut off, chickens have their toenails and beaks clipped off, and cows have their horns removed and tails cut off with no painkillers... Baby cows raised for veal are tied up and confined in tiny stalls their entire short lives (3-18 weeks)" (ProCon). Essentially, these large feedlot operations don’t care at all about the health, wellbeing, or happiness of the animals that they are responsible for, and as a result of that the animals live horrible lives as they trudge towards their untimely death. Not to mention, the animals are also kept in terrible environments and living conditions, as demonstrated in Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, "At first I thought the cattle were standing or lying in a grayish mud. Then it dawned on me- that wasn't mud at all. It was manure. An endless series of cattle pens stretched to the horizon, each one home to a hundred or so animals” (Pollan). The conditions that these large-scale farms are keeping their animals in is dirty and cramped, and makes for awful quality of life. When someone goes vegetarian, they are therefore not buying from and not supporting these appalling living and processing conditions for these animals. They are lessening the amount of animals being subjected to these lives, as they require the demand for meat in the market to go down. Despite all of this, the opposition still believes that "Eating meat is not cruel or

Living a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle comes with enormous benefits such as reducing the possibility of diseases and cancers allowing one to live longer and also assist with losing weight through learning how to eat proper portions and the correct types of food. This is proven by Lap Tai Le and Joan Sabaté in their article, “Beyond Meatless, the Health Effects of Vegan Diets: Findings from the Adventist Cohorts.” However, less than ten percent of the U.S population is experiencing these benefits mainly since the public is unaware of the perks of living a vegan or vegetarian

Livestock is defined, as domesticated animals nurtured in a farm like, agricultural environments. Livestock animals are raised in agrarian settings. Agrarian settings include factory farms, family farms, and cattle ranches. The livestock uses can be countless. Most of these farmed animals provide food, fertilizers and other components to their owners. Some of the major ways livestock are used is through food. Some of the products that come out of raising livestocks include meat, eggs, and other dairy products. Although many animas are used for meat a small amount of animals are raised “pure.” Small and medium livestock farms have given way to factory farms

Everyone should have the liberty to feel confident enough to make personal decisions without having to feel criticized for their choices. Being able to express yourself freely without having to feel the pressure to follow cultural standards is hard enough on its own; it is even harder when the support system of the family is not there. Back in 2001, I made the choice to become a vegetarian as a personal goal of mine. The transition was difficult at first, but I was motivated to keep going forward with this choice. In the same year, around May I believe, my uncle had planned a surprise birthday celebration for his mother. This was great as I was excited to visit my cousins who I had not seen for a while. However, my excitement did not last for so long because of the decision I made in becoming a vegetarian. Being a vegetarian does not define my Mexican heritage, it is a personal choice I made, and even though my family questioned my decision, it shouldn’t have affected them at all.

Imagine blood dripping off the walls, streaming into huge drains, and innocent animals being slashed open. Their screams echo throughout the halls of the slaughterhouse, but their screams are not alone. They are not alone because even the bloody granite records the past. Guess where this all happens? Not a horror movie, not in Japan. No, this happens in a slaughterhouse located in the United States. Now pick up that hamburger, and take a good look. One may see those poor souls of innocent animals flash before one’s eyes. If one looks, then one can see the unjust treatment these poor animals have to go through to just die. An individual might rethink meat in general if a slaughterhouse had see-through walls. A vegetarian lifestyle is not only beneficial because it can save animals, but it also saves people. A vegetarian lifestyle includes a more beneficial diet than one that consumes meat. For many reasons it is best to be vegetarian because it saves people from health problems, and because if the country keeps using all of these nonrenewable resources, what will people have in the end? The answer is nothing.

Edward Sanchez once said, “Why do we find it so horrible to kill a baby? It’s because they are voiceless and defenseless. The same applies to animals. Killing animals is cowardice.” We all think of vegetarians as unhealthy and odd but in reality, the meat eaters are the unhealthy and odd ones. Animals are killed daily for us to consume as food and we have no idea what goes on behind closed doors. Becoming a vegetarian is a great choice as it’s not just healthier for you, it is also better for the environment, and more humane.

Although some don’t like the taste of eating meat, some are completely against it for the animals’ sakes. Animal cruelty and factory farming are two of the most popular reasons for becoming a vegetarian. Factory farming is “a system of large-scale industrialized and intensive agriculture that is focused on profit with animals kept indoors and restricted in mobility” (Dictionary.com). Hill claims that factory farms do not care about the animals’ living conditions; all factory farms care about is the profit they make off the animals they sell. Because there are places like factory farms, choosing meat can pose a problem for everyday omnivores. An interesting quote I came upon during my explorations was a quote about choosing to eat meat: “if you eat meat today, your typical choice is between animals raised with either more (chicken, turkey, fish, and pork) or less (beef) cruelty” (Foer 243). I thought this quote was valuable because it explicitly states that there is no good way to choose meat. Any type of meat you could choose is bad because the animals were treated terribly. Foer also mentions that “contributing to the suffering of billions of animals