Top Ten Reasons to Turn Vegetarian *
Each year, more and more people shift to a vegetarian diet. Vegetarianism, a belief that is manifested in the avoidance of animal products in diet and lifestyle, has been adopted by people all over the world. Many scientific studies prove that a shift to a vegetarian diet can have various beneficial results, not only for humans, but to the environment as well.
Vegetarianism is something that should not be taken lightly. There are many reasons cited as to why millions of people all over the world choose to become vegetarians. Some do primarily for health reasons, while others cite environmental concerns. Ethics is another consideration why many shift to a vegetarian diet.
If you are a vegetarian, you already know the benefits it can bring to your life. If you are a meat-eater but you’re reading this article, you are probably looking for reasons to shift to a vegetarian diet. Fret not, as the list below provides the top ten reasons why you should shift to a vegetarian diet.
1. Lower Your Disease Risk!
Many studies show that a vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat-based diet in most cases. Vegetarians do not eat animal-derived foods that tend to be higher in saturated fats and cholesterol, and lacking in fiber. Plant-based foods, on the other hand, are high in fiber, antioxidants, and a variety of phytochemicals. As such, they do not contract various diseases, and can prevent diseases from developing. Cardiovascular diseases, many forms of cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes, are just some of the diseases and health risks that many vegetarians do not experience.
2. Be Compassionate!
Animal rights are one of the primary concerns of many vegetarians. Often, the choice involves ethics that question the production and slaughtering of animals to be used as food, which are done in conditions that have little, if no, regard for the quality of life of animals. Animals for food are often raised in cramped, overcrowded spaces that make their lives miserable. They are also separated from their parents or their young, and are denied the conditions necessary for a healthy animal life—all before being killed and served on the dinner table. As such, turning to a vegetarian diet also means that you will no longer be supporting the meat industry.
3. Save The Wilderness!
Raising animals for food requires huge amounts of resources—land, energy and water. Because of the huge demands for these resources, the environment suffers hard-to-repair damage. Examples of the many environmental problems that result from meat production throughout the world include: habitat loss for animals, soil erosion, water depletion, and grave pollution from pesticides and animal waste.
4. Take Care Of The Oceans And Seas!
Increasing demands for fish and seafood (due to numerous advertisements that espouse eating fish for a healthier body), have caused great damage to the oceans and seas. All over the world, the oceans are being overfished, resulting in a decline in fish species. Aside from this, coral reefs, which serve as habitats for ocean life, are being destroyed, leaving many fish and sea animals homeless. Sea floors are also raked with drag nets, dragging underdeveloped marine life to the surface and to their death.
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