...Vegetarianism Vegetarianism is defined as the life choice of not consuming any meat, poultry, or fish. Those who practice the acts of being a vegetarian eat mostly fruits, nuts, vegetables, and grains. Many vegetarians aren’t opposed to consuming eggs and other dairy and/or other dairy products. Some people choose vegetarianism because they think eating meat is cruel or unethical. They believe that if humans have the option to avoid meat, and still be healthy, then animals are being killed out of selfishness. The majority of people are omnivorous, which means that their diet consists of both plant and animal origins. Most omnivorous people believe that eating meat is not cruel or unethical/unnatural, and that it is a natural cycle of life. Another argument between both sides is whether the human body was made for the consumption of meat or not. The anatomy of a human has evolved to that of a vegetarian. We do not have the carnivorous teeth or large mouths; instead, we’ve developed rounded, flat teeth that are used for chewing more fibrous food. On the other hand, with the large number of omnivores, the human taste buds have come to crave the flavor of meat. But, that is because people have been consuming meat for 2.3 million years. Being vegetarian or omnivorous both have their health benefits, but meat is not a necessity. Vegetarianism has been proven to deliver complete nutritional benefits Eating meat provides healthy vitamins which are proven to boost the human body’s...
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...Vegetarianism, is it just a fad, or will it continue to cultivate and grow more mainstream than it is today? All signs are indicating that it will, indeed, continue to grow. 7.3 million people in the United States are vegetarian and 3.2 of the total population in the world do not eat meat (Vegetarianism 8). If one loves life, why not try vegetarianism? Having a vegetarian diet not only saves animals, but also improves health and uses less of the planet’s diminishing resources. In 2010, each person in the US ate an average of 57.5 pounds of beef, 46.5 pounds of pork, and 82 pounds of chicken. Many strong followers of this diet claim it is unnecessary to take an animal’s life when vegetarian options are available (Vegetarianism 3). On average, there are 115 million pigs, 35 million cows, and 9 billion birds killed each year for food. Many food animals in the United States are not slaughtered humanely. The US Humane Slaughter Act or (HMSA) set up rules and regulations stating cows and pigs to be stunned unconscious before they are slaughtered to minimize their suffering. However, birds such as turkeys or chickens are an exception to this rule and are not “relieved” from any pain. The environments in which these animals are raised in are cruel. Over 50% of the meat eaten today from the US comes from confined animal feeding operations where animals live in filthy overcrowded spaces (Maurer 13). The treatment of the animals there are unimaginable. Pigs have their tails cut off, chickens...
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...Vegetarianism Angela Seibold COM156 October 20, 2013 Neil Conway Vegetarianism “Vegetarianism is the voluntary abstinence from eating meat.” (Dupler & Frey, 2005) Although each person has their own boundaries to what they will eat or use of the animal, they all have similar motivations for choosing this diet and lifestyle such as ethical and spiritual cnocerns. According to Matthew B. Ruby (2012), vegetarianism dates back to the Greek philosophers like Plato, Plutarch, Pythagoras, and Porphyry. Even with that being said there is no specific time to place the beginning of this diet, but it has been around for a long time. In 1847, the term vegetarian came about by the founders of the Vegetarian Society of Great Britain. (Dupler & Frey, 2005) As time goes, the diet is growing more popular along with different ways of describing each level of the diet. The most common way of describing vegetarians is by using simple terms. To be a Total Vegan means to not consume or use anything at all from the animal. Which includes no use leather, fur, cosmetics, and such. If the person chooses to consume eggs and dairy products, they are considered to be Lacto-ovo Vegans. (Regenstein, 2003) Lacto meaning dairy products and ovo stands for eggs. Therefore, if the vegetarian were to only consume dairy products, they would be considered a Lacto Vegan. Same with Ovo Vegan, but they will eat eggs but not any dairy products. “Beardsworth and Keil (1991b, 1992) have proposed that vegetarianism...
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...Running Head: Vegetarianism Vegetarianism [Name of Writer] [Name of Institution] Vegetarianism Introduction The habit of living exclusively on vegetables, fruits, grains, cereals and not including meat is known as vegetarianism (Beardworth, 2005). Vegetarianism has been practiced for various reasons. They may be ethical, austere or health reasons. Vegetarians do not include any kind of meat in their diet. Studies have shown that well organized vegetarian diets are good for the human health. Most of the vegetable diets fulfill daily requirements that are needed for the human body to stay healthy. A person living on vegetable diet has low risks of fatal diseases such as cancer. The life of an individual practicing vegetarianism also increases and also helps in obesity. With the alertness of role meat in contribution to obesity, heart diseases and cancer, many people have embraced vegetarianism as a precautionary medication. Although, meat is easily available in various forms in the western society but people are moving towards a vegetarian diet. They prefer to have vegetables rather than meat. Many vegetarians are individuals who have the knowledge and understanding to play a role to make a society as peace as possible along with the elimination of aggression and hostility that lives in the human heart. It is not in the nature of human beings to be meat eaters. Instead, the human body is structured to eat vegetables. Vegetarianism is the healthiest way of...
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...or even simply because some people do not enjoy consuming meat2. Being a vegetarian has many good things, but at the same time there is a down side. There are around six different kinds of varieties with vegetarianism. The first kind being lacto vegetarian or lactarian. This kind of diet includes dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, but excludes eggs3. The practice of lacto vegetarianism came from ancient India and based on religious beliefs. This explains why many people who practice Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism are lacto vegetarians. The main reason for having a lacto vegetarian diet is the law of ahimsa or non-violence3. Eggs are said to have animal hormones including testosterone, which can increase aggressiveness. There are some benefits to being a lacto vegetarian. Since eggs contain cholesterol, many lacto vegetarians have a lower intake of cholesterol3. The second kind of vegetarian is ovo vegetarianism or sometimes it is called “eggetarians”. In this kind of vegetarianism it allows eggs, but no other dairy products. They exclude dairy products based on issues with industrial practices behind their production4. Some people who are lactose intolerant may be ovo vegetarians. Other than the regular health benefits there is no additional benefits. The third kind of vegetarian is ovo-lacto or lacto-ovo vegetarian. They are vegetarians who do not eat animal...
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...Andrew Jerzewski Kayleen Schumacher Eng 201 (6:30) 22 October 2013 You Are What You Eat; The Benefits of Being a Vegetarian There are only 7.3 million Americans who are vegetarians (“Vegetarian Statistics”). Many people either know a vegetarian or are one themselves. A vegetarian is defined as a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, or fowl (Shravan). Not only does vegetarianism help one’s body become healthier, it actually helps society as a whole as well. Becoming a vegetarian is quite straightforward and the health and social benefits can be extremely positive. The need for vegetarians is becoming increasingly crucial because farmers are going out of business everyday. Meat eaters should start taking action and gradually cut meat out of their diets in order to become financially stable and have overall better health. Many people go as far as saying that eating meat is a fundamental liberty and it must be defended. It may be part of the cycle of life, but many vegetarians will argue that it is unethical to kill animals for food when other options such as vegetarianism and veganism are available ("Should people become," 2013). A meat-eater would contend that this is just how nature works; that it has been part of human evolution for 2.3 million years. Vegetarians will counter by stating all warm-blooded animals can feel pain, fear, and stress ("Should people become," 2013). Animals should not have to be slaughtered to fill an unnecessary...
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...Vegetarianism There are multiple reasons why people choose to become a vegetarians. Many people choose to go vegetarian or vegan for the health benefits, environmental protection and ethical reasons. Therefore vegetarianism is seen by Americans as a healthier, ethical and environmental solution for becoming a vegetarian. There are several different types of vegetarians. Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish or fowl; eats dairy and egg products. Ovo-Vegetarians: does not eat meat, fish, fowl, or dairy products; eats egg products. Lacto-Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl, or eggs; Eat dairy products. Vegan: does not eat any animal products including meat, fish, fowl, eggs, dairy, honey, etc.; most vegans do not use any animal products such as silk, leather, wool, etc. as well. By eliminating meats from your diet you can take a crucial step towards a long life of health and happiness. “This is because a healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber. However a vegetarian diet can be high in fats that include an excessive amount of fatty snacks, fried foods, whole milk, dairy products, and eggs. Therefore a vegetarian diet like any other diet must be well planned in order to prevent certain diseases” (Brown Edu). Some of the leading killers in America today, include heart disease, cancer, obesity, and strokes, and they are directly linked to meat-based diets. Heart disease is the number one killer in America, which is caused by a buildup...
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...“The ‘Vegetarianism in America’ study published by Vegetarian Times showed that approximately 3.2 percent of U.S. adults, or 7.3 million people, follow a vegetarian-based diet currently” (Vegetarian Times, 1). As defined by Dictionary.com, “a vegetarian is a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc.” (Dictionary.com, 1). Vegans, those who avoid consuming any animal products at all, are also classified as vegetarians. Those who participate in a diet excluding meat do this for several different reasons. Some do it for the belief that it will cleanse their bodies to make them healthier. Others,...
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...Factory vs. Natural Farming Outline INTRODUCTION With the rise in cancer patients and heart disease cases in the U.S. more people are becoming vegetarians hence being part of a movement that goes back several years, supports different causes such as religion and philosophy, and could be the key to a better life on Earth. I. Breakdown of vegetarianism A. Definition of Vegetarianism B. Different types of Vegetarianism II. Reasons for a Vegetarian diet A. Vegetarianism for the sake of health B. Vegetarianism thru Religion C. Vegetarianism as a philosophy III. Becoming a vegetarian A. Things to consider while becoming a vegetarian. CONCLUSION Factory vs. Natural Farming of Animal When I do my “heart disease risk factor” lectures, I seem to get lots of questions when I get to the food consumption part especially when it comes to the types of meat once should eat, “Factory Farmed” or “Natural Farmed”. Several differences do exist between the two and hopefully this writing can help answer those questions and also help you make the right decision. Natural Farming is more of the conventional way of raising animals whether be chicken, pigs and even fish believe it not. Freedom is a big plus when it comes to this method. Wild salmon swim freely upstream in the rivers and lakes, and feed on krill hence their rich color while factory farmed salmons are restricted to a pool where they are fed chemicals to give them color and pellets of corn meal and soy for food...
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...PERSUASIVE SPEECH Topic: Vegetarianism [INTRODUCTION] Attention getter: I’d like to start off my speech with the words of George Bernard Shaw: "Animals are my friends and I don't eat my friends." Purpose and Thesis: As you may have guessed, today I’ll try to persuade you all to consider thinking about being vegetarian. Enumerated Preview: Vegetarianism used to be an unusual lifestyle choice. Today it is becoming more common and accepted by mainstream society. While there are many reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet, I’ll tell you the most important ones. Throughout the course of this presentation, we will see the personal health advantages of becoming a vegetarian, our ability to prevent animal cruelty, and the benefits to the environment and the world. Impact of the Topic and Speech: I hope that my speech will give you some thoughts to think and questions to ask. So if you have any, you may ask them after my talk. Transition: First, let’s examine the health benefits of becoming a vegetarian [BODY] I. Becoming a vegetarian has substantial health benefits. HEART DISEASE RISK Vegetarians have a lower chance of developing heart disease than meat-eaters, according to a study published in the journal "Public Health Nutrition." This large-scale study was undertaken by researchers of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in Oxford, England, and studied a total of 76,172 women and men living in the United Kingdom, United States and Germany. Overall, vegetarians were...
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...Ashlee Tarr Miss Smith Senior English 16 April 2010 Vegetarian Diets: The More Positive Side Is Being Revealed For many people understanding exactly what a vegetarian is can be difficult. Essentially, a vegetarian is one that does not consume meat. There are, however, several different types of vegetarians that are defined by certain restrictions. For quite some time people have thought of vegetarianism as a negative thing; recently, vegetarianism has become more appealing and accessible thanks to the year-round availability of fresh produce, more vegetarian dining options, and the growing culinary influence of cultures with largely plant-based diets (Becoming a Vegetarian 4-6). The traditional idea concerning vegetarian diets was that there were various nutritional deficiencies. New research, however, highlights the positive side of vegetarianism. In the Western world, the popularity of vegetarianism grew in the 20th century because of the combination of nutritional, ethical, and environmental concerns (Heller). With vegetarianism gaining popularity, many people are more aware of the different forms of the diet. Vegetarian eating covers a broad territory and can run the gamut from people who avoid all animal products to people who simply refrain from eating a few select animal foods (Bauer 185). The strictest type of vegetarian is the vegan. Vegans abstain from eating or using all animal products. They withdraw from eating meat, dairy, and eggs. Vegans also prefer...
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...Vegetarianism is a big topic nowadays. Many people are for it, but some think that it has no point at all. Being a vegetarian, I have a big opinion on this topic. There are many benefits to being a vegetarian. For example, they usually eat healthier, have better medical benefits, and show more compassion towards animals. If you ask me, these are good reasons to become a vegetarian. Have you ever stopped to think about if what you are eating is healthy or not? Well, usually, the meat people eat is extremley unhealthy. Vegetarians who eat their fruits and vegetables consume more vitamin C, vitamin E, phytochemicals, which helps fight off desiese, and many more. Some of the meats, like red meat, have people fooled. Those who eat red meat, have a better chance of getting heart desiese, cancer, and having strokes, but many think that it is healthy for you simply because it has protein. There are numerous things that you do not know about the meats you eat. One thing that scares me about meat, is you never know what was fed to the animal, and exactly what part you are eating.. For example, McDonald's chicken nuggest are a big thing. Do you know how they are made? They completley grind the chicken, then make the nuggets out of the meat and who knows what else. In addition, many slaughter houses feed their animals steroids and antibiotics to make them grow at a faster pace. When we eat those animals, we are eating the medication fed to them. These medications are not ment...
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...There are different points of view on the issue of whether being a vegetarian is healthier than a meat eater. The term vegetarianism can be defined by two types, which is vegan and vegetarian. The difference between vegetarian and vegan is that vegan does not consume animal products, including egg, milk products and even honey, whereas vegetarians are able to. (Why Meatless? n.d) Cultivating proper eating habits can benefit personal health, nowadays people prefer “More Vegetable, Less Meat”. Basically human body needs both of these nutrition to maintain basic bodily functions, but meat is not a priority according to the food pyramid. Becoming vegetarianism is good for the human body. On the other hand, vegans may not have enough protein for basic bodily functions, however, reducing the demand of meat can decline the damage to environment and save resources. This essay will analyse the advantages of becoming vegetarianism. Being a vegetarian can enhance people’s health and prevent the risk of illnesses. One of the famous meat less event in the world is the “Meatless Monday”, the purpose of ‘Meatless Monday’ is to encourage people to try vegan food and to be more concerned about the human health. (Why Meatless?, n.d) In recent years, the number of vegetarians has dramatically increased in three-fold from 2010 to 2013 (Sanreen A, 2013), the reason of people reducing eat meat is because they realize meats are unhealthy for their body. Being a vegetarian can reduce 32% risk of heart...
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...Vegetarianism “They are neglected, mutilated, genetically manipulated, put on drug regimens that cause chronic pain and crippling, transported through all weather extremes, and killed in gruesome and violent ways.” Who? The 16 billion animals killed every year in the United States to provide food for the meat-eaters in America. Even the free-rage animals that are supposedly treated with better care are often kill without any type of painkillers after being kept in dirty, disease-ridden sheds and being force to endure long trips to slaughterhouses without food and water. How can we stop this? Vegetarianism. Vegetarianism is a healthier, more beneficial lifestyle than non-vegetarianism because it is better for your health, the environment, and animal welfare. (“Animals”) According to a recent poll 6 to 8 million American’s do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. From these people studies have been done about the affects of a vegetarian diet on the body. Compared to meat eater, vegetarians consume less saturated fat and cholesterol from not eating meat. This diet leads to better long term health. Research so far has shown that a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of heart disease. In recent years a study was done using 76,000 participants and the results showed that vegetarians were 25% less likely to die from a cardiac event such as a heart attack. This is because vegetarians tend to consume more high-fiber, whole grains, and legumes which have a low glycemic index and the body digests...
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...Vegetarianism There are many types of vegetarians; some of the most common are Vegans, Lacto-vegetarians, and Lacto-ovo- vegetarians, Pesco-vegetarians, and Pollo-vegetarians. Vegans live on only plant foods; some of these things include vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, grains, and many more. Lacto vegetarians eat vegetables they also include dairy into their diets. Pesco vegetarians add fish into their diets, and Pollo vegetarians eat poultry such as chicken, duck, game, and birds. Pollo vegetarians exclude omit red meat out of their diets. There are many health benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. As said by the Harvard Women’s Health Watch in Should I Become a Vegetarian?, “If you stop eating red meat, you’ll eliminate a risk factor for colon cancer… if you eat more fruits and vegetables, you’ll gain some protection against cancer.” And, “…vegetarians are 24% less likely to die of coronary heart disease.” There is a long list of the benefits of a vegetarian diet. It is mainly because being on a vegetarian diet reduces a lot of cholesterol, and saturated fats, which, come from animal origin. It’s no secret that a low-fat diet that is high in fruits and veggies is beneficial and that a vegetarian diet can help get that. But is it really what’s best for children? After all, children need a well balanced meal with plenty of protein for proper growth. Can they get that on a vegetarian diet? What about vegetarianism during pregnancy and breast-feeding? There are many...
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