From the article: What are some environmental reasons to go vegetarian?
Why are you vegetarian? I want to know your reasons for being vegetarian, whatever they may be! There are so many reasons to go vegetarian and advantages of being vegetarian, and your own reasons may be very personal and unique. So please share you own "why vegetarian" and reason you decided to become vegetarian! Many people go vegetarian for health reasons, animal rights, religious and even human rights. What about you? Why did you become veg?
Simple Ethics
- We evolved as omnivores yet today, with factory farms, we are eating far too much meat; besides which it is no longer natural but packed with artificial chemicals and steroids to enhance growth, make it tastier. The single biggest reason I am vegetarian is seeing the plight of the animals on these farms, crammed into cages, fed grain often with ground up animal waste from the slaughter houses. The inhumane methods used to transport and slaughter these poor animals. And then what I mentioned earlier about the chemicals and steroids. Since becoming a vegetarian I am not only healthier with more energy, I also find that my endurance in sport has increased. I ask all my friends when they come to dinner to give vegetarianism a chance, and most enjoy it.
- —Guest Douglas Anderson
It makes sense
- After doing the research, from a biological standpoint, this choice is the one that is based on logic...not fads, not miracle cures, and not some guru out to make a million. Sceintists and doctors have put in the hours and done the research to show that the human body functions better on a strictly plant-based diet. I am transistioning into this lifestyle because I want to be healthy enough to play with my daughters and be in good enough health to do so many things I can't now.
- —Guest Milena
Meatless isn't so bad!
- I have been trying to stop eating meat, I have asked my friend to stop eating meat with me from Sunday to Sunday and she couldn't and I didn't until, one day I suggested the no meat from Sunday to Sunday to another kool friend and she did it without us and after she told me, I have been meatless for 15 days and counting! I don't crave it or want it, every time I see it I think about animals raw, bloody, skinless and wonder how long had they been dead before I bought it to eat. I will never know and neither will anyone else! I plan to remove dairy as well.
- —Guest Lisanicole
Food Inc Documentary
- I saw a documentary about 3 weeks ago called food inc it was all about how we treat animals and how they are mass produced. It was absolutely horrific, the huge farms of chickens that were walking around in the dark (some just dying) and too heavy to walk. The part that really got me was a cow that was on its side and 3 men were stood around it and one in a forklift pushing the cow and rolling it over and it was so cruel - we have no right to treat animals this way. Its not farming like it used to be - its murder. I know I cant change the world but atleast my decision to be a vegetarian means I am not a part of this cruelty.
- —Guest Nicole
Humans are not meant to eat meat
- The human body is not meant for eating meat, it is meant for being vegetarian, it is healthy and happy, make you feel connect to the world. Also vegetarians are more thoughtful and kind to others.
- —Guest sindhu Golhar
animal right
- My reasons are ethical, and when I read all the stuff about animal rights I know now that my decision was right. My family thinks that I am crazy and this is only a transition period. I stopped giving reasons to people why I have chosen this and respond simply for the opposite reason that you eat it.
- —Guest eva
For health and weight
- I am admitedly a meat & cheese lover. I am a type 1 diabetic (for nearly 40 yrs) and am dealing with weight issues for some time now. I also have vascular disease due to long term affects of diabetes. A was encourage to go vegan from a friend and a family member and didn't think I could. "what's the point of getting up in the morning?" was my original thoughts. Well, I am a believer now. It has been 5 wks and I am loving all the new combos. I am trying to stay with only fresh and no processed foods when possible. I have lost 8lbs and my diabetes is under very good control, a big plus! I am taking it a day at a time and hope to stick with this healthful way of eating.
- —Guest Kim
To be healthier & to lose weight
- I'm vegetarian to be healthier & to lose weight. I never really liked meat & I find vegetables to be really good! Especially when mixed with fruits. That's why I'm vegetarian.
- —Guest Sapphire
Vegetarian is great!
- I love animals and i feel as if eating them for our statisfaction is like them eating us. I, to be honest, am barely becoming a vegetarian to make myself a healthier stronger person by mind and body. In most peoples opinion they think that vegetarians starve themselves when their is a whole list of different plates that you can still eat and get iron from. I believe that it cleanses the soul and mind in a good way. you should try it out for a week.
- —Guest Marisolchavez
I just feel so much better without meat!
- But since the new year started I have been staying away from fast food and meat for the most part. I noticed my cycles are more regular and I don't have cramps so bad that I have to stay home from school or work. Lately I'm finding that avocados are helping me to not have bad meat cravings. I haven't been sick once since I started cutting back on my meat intake and then cutting it out completely.
- —Guest Abby jet
everyone thinks I'm crazy!
- I was a vegetarian when I was younger, but because I was a little too young and my parents dissapproved, it only lasted a year. But, a couple of weeks ago, I decided to go veggie again. I have been educating myself about it for a while. I learned about how harmful chemicals are given to animals to fatten them and all the processed crap in meat these days is unhealthy. Furthermore, our world eats much more meat than we need. There are plenty of healthy sources of protein! I feel healthier, body AND mind.
- —Guest Rebecca
Out of the blue
- To be honest, before I became a vegetarian I used to love eating meat but I have always had a soft spot for animals and I was very ignorant about how they treated animals but about a month ago my social studies class watched a movie called "Earthlings" it was disgusting and traumatizing to see what they do to those poor innocent animals. To see them caged up basically their whole life to be killed. Killed just for my satisfaction. That's not right. Also, it is an incredibly healthy life choice to make. People today eat way to much protein when they can always have the healthier alternative.
- —Guest Julia
I want to become vegetarian
- I want to became a vegetarian because I was inspired to became one by my favorite person - the person plays Boes on the TV show Bones.
- —Guest steph
For my health and trying to become vegan
- I've been eating vegetarian for over a week and loving it. I have been unhealthy and over weight for 10 years now. The more I eat healthy vegetables and fruit, the better they taste. My DH brought home a veggie pizza the other night for me, but there was way too much cheese, and I didn't feel good the next day. Ice cream tastes weird now - and I used to love it. I am trying to go vegan but keep finding milk protein in many veggie foods, and it is hard to avoid eggs added to food. We have limited choices for food where I live, so it has been a journey for sure. I am more energetic and I have lost the sugar cravings, too. My DH thinks this is just a phase in my life, and my athletic kids are baffled, but I am hoping they join me when my body starts showing results.
- —Guest Tami
Step one
- I am in the process of changing to vegetarian. I have a lot to learn about it. I recently watched a show on how our food (particularly meat) gets to the stores. I knew it was bad but never realized it was that bad. So if I can help the decrease the demand for meat then the supply wont be needed. BUT as long as the world remains overpopulated then Im not sure if it will ever decrease. Also, after learning about all the added crap the farmers put into the animals, it scares me that I could be at risk for disease. The laws arent strict enough to save these animals or us. I control what goes into my body. Not the FDA.
- —Guest Amy
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