The Pros And Cons Of Vegetarian Diets

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Vegetarian Diets are the Healthiest Diets
Vegetarians have a tendency to live a longer and healthier life. They have a habit of being more concerned and attentive with their diet and what they are eating. Statistics show that vegetarian diets have been adopted by at least 7.3 million Americans today. Dictionary.reference.com states that vegetarianism 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. (2013, p.1).” There are many different versions of vegetarianism, but the most common diet is “lactovegetarian”. A lactovegetarian where one refrains from eating meat, poultry, or any sea life, but still eats dairy. When pursuing vegetarianism it leads to a healthier lifestyle all the while of promoting a healthy weight and diet. Some may worry about whether they are getting the right amount of nutrition or not, but with the right portions of each food group with moderations for the meat category, one can gain adequate nutrition. Vegetarians tend to eat organic over non-organic food due to the antibiotics and chemicals farmers put into their crops. Vegetarian diets are healthier and will help maintain a good lifestyle for many reasons: promotes healthy weight and lifestyle, provides all nutrient needs, and reduces the use of antibiotics and chemicals on crops and animals.
Healthier Lifestyle
Arguably, being a vegetarian is the healthiest diet and promotes a better lifestyle for everyone who adopts this diet. Many people get tied up with whether or not they should convert to vegetarianism or not; some may love meat enough to not consider a healthier diet. For instance, becoming a veg...

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... to convert to vegetarianism. Waters is giving an example of a health concern when one is not vegetarian. When a person is not a vegetarian, they may come in counter with the risk of getting different types of cancer, different sicknesses, diabetes, and many other health risks. One should convert to vegetarianism because it’s the best diet for you and because of all these risks that will slow them down.
Vegetarian diets lead to a healthy weight and lifestyle, provide all the right nutrients, and reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics. People looking to gain a healthier lifestyle may consider vegetarianism. Others may consider eating meat occasionally but not all the time. Some people may worry whether or not they will be getting antiquate nutrition, and also worry about antibiotics used on their food. In conclusion, being a vegetarian is the best diet to live with.

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