Lettuce Become Vegetarians
Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said, “It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living, by its purely physical effect on the human temperament, would most beneficially influence the lot of mankind.” ("Vegan Quotes”). Currently in the United States, according to a study by Vegetarian Times, there are 7.3 million adult vegetarians and 22.8 million adults who partake in a vegetarian- inclined diet. Despite the staggering statistic, this group is solely 13.2 percent of the total American population ("Vegetarianism in America"). Although vegetarians experience various benefits, many people refuse to partake in the diet. However, because of the improved health obtained through meat abstinence and the ethical as well as environmental problems resulting in animal slaughter, more people should engage in a vegetarian diet.
Through vegetarianism, chronic diseases such as cancers, heart disease, and diabetes can be controlled or even eliminated, making greater longevity possible. To illustrate this, an article by the Physicians’ …show more content…
Despite the stereotype that vegetarian options are not accessible, many fast-food restaurants disprove this. Vegetarian meals are plentiful in fast-food chains, containing potato options, mozzarella sticks, and veggie burgers. Furthering this, every meal on Taco Bell’s menu can be converted to that of a vegetarian’s (Freeman). Another argument against vegetarianism is the generally higher cost of food. Though the price paid for healthful foods is higher in comparison to meats, the medical expenses faced by meat-eaters far outweigh the deficit. Annually in the United States, medical costs reach 30 to 60 billion dollars due to health problems deriving from meat consumption (Craig). Despite opposition, vegetarianism is a beneficial option of
Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said, “It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living, by its purely physical effect on the human temperament, would most beneficially influence the lot of mankind.” ("Vegan Quotes”). Currently in the United States, according to a study by Vegetarian Times, there are 7.3 million adult vegetarians and 22.8 million adults who partake in a vegetarian- inclined diet. Despite the staggering statistic, this group is solely 13.2 percent of the total American population ("Vegetarianism in America"). Although vegetarians experience various benefits, many people refuse to partake in the diet. However, because of the improved health obtained through meat abstinence and the ethical as well as environmental problems resulting in animal slaughter, more people should engage in a vegetarian diet.
Through vegetarianism, chronic diseases such as cancers, heart disease, and diabetes can be controlled or even eliminated, making greater longevity possible. To illustrate this, an article by the Physicians’ …show more content…
Despite the stereotype that vegetarian options are not accessible, many fast-food restaurants disprove this. Vegetarian meals are plentiful in fast-food chains, containing potato options, mozzarella sticks, and veggie burgers. Furthering this, every meal on Taco Bell’s menu can be converted to that of a vegetarian’s (Freeman). Another argument against vegetarianism is the generally higher cost of food. Though the price paid for healthful foods is higher in comparison to meats, the medical expenses faced by meat-eaters far outweigh the deficit. Annually in the United States, medical costs reach 30 to 60 billion dollars due to health problems deriving from meat consumption (Craig). Despite opposition, vegetarianism is a beneficial option of