Persuasive Essay On Becoming Vegetarian

In the media, there is a lot of talk of vegetarianism and the lifestyle benefits that come with becoming vegetarian. Shockingly, there are only 500 million vegetarians in the world out of a population of 7 billion. Despite this, this small percentage of people are making a huge difference in the way society views vegetarianism. It is becoming more common to introduce vegetarian options at restaurants, and overall, the lifestyle is becoming more mainstream. In addition to the media coverage vegetarianism is getting, this lifestyle has the potential to change the food industry and, evidently, the world. While the majority of the population are omnivorous, it has become evident that more people are open to vegetarianism. Currently, meat eaters are supporting an industry that causes harm to animals and humans alike.With vegetarianism there is great potential to adjust the lifestyle of many people and revolutionize the way people consume food. As a child, I ate anything that was presented to me. It wasn’t until I was older that I could decide for myself my diet. When I was 14, I made the decision to become a vegetarian and it lasted about a year. During that time period, there were a lot of benefits both physically and mentally. Some …show more content…
Vegetarianism is one of the key ways people can consume their necessary nutrients and actually have a positive effect not only on their environment, but on themselves. As the world seems to grow smaller and smaller due to advancements like the internet, we are seeing more and more vegetarians come together and create a truly lively community full of diverse diets and eco-conscious meals. Because of how small the world seems today, it is no surprise that presently in the U.S the percentage of population that are vegetarians is rising. I think we can look forward to a better future full of a cognisant public fully aware of what their own diet