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Vegetarianism
… Should we all become vegetarian? …
1. Eating a vegetarian
diet could be a good
way to treat high blood pressure without
medication.
2. Vegetarians tend to be healthier overall, and
even live longer.
3. If you are trying to lose weight, being a
vegetarian can
be a good part of your
program.
4. It is unethical to kill innocent animals for
food when there are plenty of other options
available to give us nutrition.
5. Things like beans, nuts, and soy can all
provide a vegetarian
with the protein that
they need to function.
6. Raising livestock requires enormous
quantities of water.
Being a vegetarian
conserves a great deal of water, which is
beneficial to the entire planet.
7. Meat food products
are the most expensive
forms of food items.
8. Vegetarian eating usually increases intake
of wholesome foods such as vegetables,
fruit, beans, legumes and whole grains,
which is a great opportunity to get plenty of
antioxidants,
dietary fiber, vitamins and
minerals.
9.
T
he self-control needed to eat in a
vegetarian way can be extended to other
situations requiring
self-control, commitment
and dedication.
10. Meat industry is a huge producer of waste
and pollution.
YES
1. There are some types of vitamins and
minerals that can only be obtained through
animal meat, such as vitamin B-12,
omega-3
and other omega fatty acids,
all of which are vital to good health.
2. Vegetarian diets are not well-balanced.
3. Eating out as a vegetarian can sometimes
be a real challenge as most restaurant
menus are geared towards meat eaters.
4. Meal choices are very limited for
vegetarians.
5. Animals kill in order to feed themselves, and
humans are no exception. Eating meat is a
natural part of life.
6. Protein is what gives us the energy that we
need to move, breathe, and do just about
anything. Trying
to find alternatives to
protein can be time consuming, expensive,
and unappetizing. Meat, however, is readily
available, cost effective, and quite tasty.
