Surgeon General C. Everett Koop has said that 70 percent of all Americans are dying from diseases that are directly tied to their eating habits. There used to be a time when red meat was a staple food in nearly every household because it was believed to be a key to having a healthy, strong […]
In 2014, researchers determined that methane is a particularly potent greenhouse gas (GHG) which…accounts for 16% of total global GHGs emissions, (GIUBURUNCA, Mihaela, et al.). One of the main reasons for the abundant amount of methane is cattle, specifically ruminant livestock, that produce both dairy and meat, which are contributing to global warming. Their digestive […]
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Get startedUnfortunately, we as humans, go based off by what society thinks is morally correct. We are all mostly raised eating meat and animal products; thinking it’s okay that an omnivores diet is normal. However, what we are not always aware of when we are young, is that it is possible to sustain good health consuming […]
A vegetarian is someone who lives on a diet of grains, pulses, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits, fungi, algae, yeast, and/or some other non-animal-based foods with, or without, dairy products, honey and/or eggs. A vegetarian does not eat foods that consist of or have been produced with the aid of products consisting of or created […]
What is Vegetarianism? Recently, vegetarian diets made lots of controversies, but there was no clear answer that sets what’s right and what’s wrong about it till now. First, let’s get to know its concept; the idea of vegetarianism is mainly about curbing your intake on meat. Most vegetarians adopt this diet due to a variety […]
Who doesn’t like bacon? It is salty, meaty, goes with anything and everything, and there is just no substitute for it. People have even started cooking it into candy. When someone states that they are a vegetarian it appears like they are instantly better than those of us who are omnivores because they have a […]
I have been a vegetarian my entire life, not only for my own health but for the health of the world around me. For years people have been questioning why I don’t eat meat or trying to push me to change my diet to incorporate meat. This has caused me to question myself and my […]
People eat meat and think they will become strong as an ox, forgetting that the ox eats grass – Pino Caruso. In the United States around eight million adults have converted to vegetarianism; removing meat, fish and poultry out of their diet. Some vegetarians do eat eggs and dairy products depending on how extreme they […]
In today’s society, only a small percentage of the world’s population leads a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. This is largely due to most people not realizing what they are actually doing while simply eating a juicy hamburger or chicken strips. They may not know it, but they are supporting the number one cause of global […]
A vegetarian diet is not only an efficient way to stay healthy, it also can be the answer to other negative dilemmas worldwide. A vegetarian diet excludes all meat, fish, and poultry. According to a study by Nathan Pritikin, nutritionist and longevity researcher, found that a diet low in protein and high fruits and vegetables, […]
Once Gandhi stated To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of human beingI should be unwilling to take the life of a lamb for the sake of the human body. As foodis directly related to our health, it is very important to know what we are eating. Some […]
About 7.3 million people in the world today are vegetarian. Many people become vegetarian to prevent cancer, change their health, and to live longer. Some people also become vegetarian because their love for animals and strong opinion to not eat them or have someone hurt them to become food. Becoming vegetarian has positive effects like […]
Meat is bad for you because of many reasons concerning your health. Meat is the cause of several illnesses including cancer and many more health issues. Eating meat is not a good idea because of how it makes it harder maintain a healthy weight and after a long period of time, and this can slowly […]
In the United States 4% of men and 7% of women are defined as vegetarians… Worldwide, vegetarians total 375 million (Figus et al.). There are many different types of vegetarians from those who do not eating anything that comes from an animal to those who just do not eat red meat. A highly common question […]
Vegetarianism is not a condition for liberation or enlightenment, which is the purpose of Buddhist practice. And so it seems that Buddhist vegetarians are doing something unnecessary. Because if different Buddhist disciplines are able to practice without the necessity of being vegetarian, what do we have to do to become vegetarian? Although generally speaking, the […]
Vegetarianism is not a condition for liberation or enlightenment, which is the purpose of Buddhist practice. And so it seems that Buddhist vegetarians are doing something unnecessary. Because if different Buddhist disciplines are able to practice without the necessity of being vegetarian, what do we have to do to become vegetarian? Although generally speaking, the […]
While reading this novel, we learn that Yeong-hye decides to become a vegetarian after seeing the brutal torment that animals go through in a recurring nightmare. The torment was so gruesome that it sparked a difference in her behavior and character. She began to change her eating habit because of it. Yells and howls, threaded […]
The diet one follows plays a very complex role today in India which hosts a diverse population filled with differences. The discourses on diet in the 21st century India are not only filled with religious, medical, social and moral arguments but are also politically charged. In particular, the conflict between the Vegetarian and the non-vegetarian […]
I had my first date 6 months ago, with a guy named Damon. Damon had taken me out for pizza at my favorite pizza place, Little Italia Pizzeria in the Berkshire Mall. We were sitting towards the front of the small shop, sipping on our sodas. Damon had ordered a Barbeque Chicken Pizza slice. I […]
An opinion article addressing how can a vegetarian diet affect your body to be published in Health Magazine.In reference to vegetarianism and its effect on someone’s health, the audience such as people who are concerned about their health or the health of family members will be informed based on the articles published in Health Magazine. […]
The transition to a plant-based diet has been widely recognized today. More and more people do not believe in killing animals for their own benefit. Some cultures endorse vegetarianism into their belief system and diet. With the knowledge of nutrition and the exact nutrional values of food, the conversion and to vegetarianism. There are a […]
Food practices varies in Indian culture to its diverse traditions. Hindus, considered as vegetarians, as a common assumption though the fact remains some of them including Brahmins, eat meat. The Vedic texts strongly recommend non-violence against all life forms while it doesn’t explicitly prohibit eating meat. The idea of vegetarians being normal or pure while […]
Diet plays an important role in dictating a person’s health. Everybody should choose his/her diet carefully if they are aiming for better health. There are many diets to stay healthy, one of which can be a vegetarian diet, where a person restrains himself from eating meat and starts to depend mostly on vegetables & fruits. […]
Being a vegetarian is a personal choice which is based on not eating meat, fish or chicken but only eating vegetables, fruits or seeds due to moral, religious or personal decisions. One of the reasons why vegetarians choose not to eat meat is because they want to prevent the killing of animals massively.In my opinion […]
I can remember staring at the food pyramid poster in health class every day in Elementary School. The message of the graphic is still ingrained in my memory to this day: to maintain a healthy lifestyle, I needed to eat a balanced diet. The simple graphic told students to eat larger portions of the food […]
Diet has always played an important part of our body’s health. Deciding on a diet that is balanced and healthy is essential. Society promotes many options about eating foods that could be easily confused. Many people have debated whether to become a meat-eater or vegetarian. A person’s health is affected by both diets. One option […]
Introduction Background: Nowadays there are no longer abnormal to hear or find someone is a vegetarian. And more and more vegetarian hold together to call out that being a vegetarian is of great benefit. Therefore, many people adopt to a vegetarian diet. In this essay, I want to figure out why they choose to be […]