Vegetarianism: Is Veganism A Good Thing?

For ages people thought meat was a necessity for humans to stay healthy, This was actually scientifically disproved long ago. Over the past decades very many epidemiological studies have been conducted demonstrating that eating meat is correlated with many diseases.

In 2016 alone, the industry has made up $1.02 trillion in total economic output, which is about 5.6 percent of the nation’s GDP and has employed 1.87 million workers that earned over 71.63 billion in wages and benefits (Dunham and Associates, 2016). Based on these statistics alone, we can already see how important the meat industry is to our economy. Imposing a pro-vegetarian diet would indirectly harm the industry as less demand for meats would cause prices to go up and eventually workers to be laid off as employers cut costs to maintain their potentially dwindling industry. This would lead to an increase in the unemployment rate and an inflation in meat prices that would only serve to damage the industry even

The first things that come to a person mind when they hear the word, “vegan’, are usually protest for animal rights, salads, and a lack of protein, but the question is does he/she really know what being a vegan is all about? Veganism is the practice of abstaining away from the use of any product that uses animals, commonly associated with the cruel treatment of animals and make up thirty-one percent of the population worldwide. An ethical vegan is a form of veganism were a person does not use any product that has been tested on an animal or is made from an animal. A dietary vegan is a form of veganism were a person does not consume any product made from, by, or out of an animal. Many people believe that veganism is unnecessary because “not all animal are treated bad” or :it’s to hard, or “it’s bad for the body.” Although some people believe that, realistically, a vegan diet comes with an abound of benefits for animals, the body and the environment.

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.

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 as the first, they were definitely informative. After watching these documentaries, I decided to go vegan. This decision wasn’t made lightly, and it wasn’t just for myself. Veganism has long been disputed over, but animal rights activists, environmentalists,

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.

Some say it is a personal choice to eat meat and that it is their right to do so without judgement from those who chose to abstain from eating meat. Most people that don’t eat meat swear by the fact that one can lead a healthy lifestyle and get all the nutrition that our bodies need without eating animals. This may be true for some people but not all as there are some people who have compromised immunes systems and cannot eat uncooked foods. Also, there are many medications that people must take which requires eating

For this assignment, I volunteered at the Earthstock celebration on April 25th. Earthstock is a week long, campus-wide event that is used to educate students, alumni, and the general public about sustainable practices that help the environment. During the final Earthstock celebration, exhibitors from many different organizations, such as EmPower Solar and Vegan Outreach, set up tables displaying information regarding healthy lifestyle practices, alternative diets, and sustainable forms of energy. For this event, I was unfortunately assigned the task of helping other student volunteers and exhibitors check in and set up their tables. However, after volunteering, I was able to observe and learn about many of the organizations that had attended the event.

The first thing that usually comes to one’s mind when they hear the word Veganism is healthy. However, many points would debate against and for this very statement. There are many researches that prove the vegan diet is a healthy one and that this diet is better than a normal animal product eating one, however none proving that it is better than all the other diets, like some people claim the plant-eating one to be. Being a vegan means that you miss essential nutrients on a day to day basis such as vitamins, iron, zinc and calcium just to name a few. As well as this, when you get rid of all these animal products you are at a much higher risk of developing a nutritional deficiency and becoming under-weight. Looking

Our diet is a huge part of our lifestyle. It is what sustains us and keeps us healthy. However, there are things about our diet that are actually pretty harmful. For this reason, many people have changed their diets pretty drastically to help remain healthy and protect the environment at the same time.

Diets are the first thing that come to mind when a person is experiencing an issue with oneself, but it appears we can never stick to it. Diets are usually classified as "starving oneself" by people who feel that diets should be very little food and no meat. However, there are many types of diets, and they all contain a different strategy. Diets are not all just salads, pills, and surgery. There are many ways a person could lose weight naturally rather than losing it for the moment.

So, in conclusion, going vegan could help planet in many ways. Veganism does have its ups and downs but could eventually save the plant. It can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is better for the environment than raising cattle. As a result of veganism, the Earth could be heathy again. With going vegan, humans could save the planet from total destruction. Choose your choice

Sometimes people try new things and in the end, the experience ends up being nothing more than a novelty. Sometimes, the experience can totally change the way you live your life. Sometimes, the effect can be somewhere in the middle. So far, becoming a vegan has leaned more towards the latter.

As we can now observe, vegetarianism has become something fashionable, and the number of people who reject eating meat is constantly increasing. In Britain, for instance, over 5 million people have done it so far. It is obviously connected with the recent animal diseases, but this tendency is likely to spread on the other regions of the world. However, it is not only a fashion or fear of illnesses. I myself became a vegetarian about 2 years ago, and I can see a number of reasons why people should stop eating meat. They are mainly of ethic, economic and health type. Those who think in an ecological way should also be aware of how this meat consumption ruins our environment. I don’t have an intention

According to a recent poll 6 to 8 million American’s do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. From these studies, they have been researching about the effects of a vegetarian diet on the body. Compared to most meat based diets, vegetarians consume less saturated fat and cholesterol from not eating meat. Choosing this route will have a person what would be considered a better quality of life and overall good health. Research so far has shown that a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of heart disease. In recent years a study was done using different participants and the results showed that vegetarians were 25% less likely to die from heart related problem. “This is because vegetarians tend to consume more high-fiber, whole grains, and legumes which have a low glycemic index and the body digests slowly. This keeps blood sugar levels steady. Another food item that helps reduce the risk of heart disease is walnuts” (Sixwise). This is because the omega-3s in walnuts help reduce total cholesterol. There is some controversy over this specific topic, thus, are they really that healthy? What does it mean to be a vegetarian, and what do professionals have to say about being a vegetarian?