Converting vegetarianism, a person who consumes a plant-based diet, isn’t as rewarding as it seems. Many people have tried to prove that vegetarian diets are far more healthier than omnivore diets, any animal that is a generalist feeder, consuming a wide variety of that that can include both animal and plant matter (Freedman). According to the article“Sorry, Vegetarians. A New Study Says Eating Green Won't Lower Your Risk of Early Death,” by Sharon Kirkey, studies have shown that a vegetarian diet does not prolong someone’s life. Although vegetarian diets are cheaper, an omnivore diet can be just as healthy and have a similar environmental effect as a vegetarian diet.
One of the many reasons why people choose vegetarianism is because of the …show more content…
The following article “What Are the Benefits of Being an Omnivore?,” written by Nicholas Rossillo, explains the health benefits of being an omnivore. “Diets devoid of meat and dairy products are higher in carbohydrates, which can result in less overall strength and endurance” (Rossillo). Meat that contains lean protein, a macronutrient that helps with the body’s function, and it helps individuals with task that require strength and endurance like lifting an object and running. According to Rossillo, some studies have found that children raised on a plant-based diet are shorter than children who are on an omnivore diet. Another great thing about being an omnivore is that they are able to consume good cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), from fish or fish oil. “HDL picks up excess cholesterol in your blood and take it back to your liver where it's broken down and removed from your body” (Mayo Clinic Staff). HDL is capable of reducing heart attacks or stroke by transporting cholesterol back to the liver, from the walls of blood …show more content…
Personally, I wouldn’t convert into a vegetarian because I am healthy as of now. As an omnivore, my BMI stands at 20.2, a normal weight, and I watch what I eat most of the time. Financially, I can afford meat at a really cheap cost. The information in article “Sorry, Vegetarians. A New Study Says Eating Green Won’t Lower Your Risk of Early Death.,” by Sharon Kirkey, surprised me. “Vegetarians were less likely to smoke, drink excessively, or be overweight or obese” (Kirkey). These were some reasons why some omnivores had an early death than vegetarians. Vegetarians tend to be more health conscious on their diet than
One of the many reasons why people choose vegetarianism is because of the …show more content…
The following article “What Are the Benefits of Being an Omnivore?,” written by Nicholas Rossillo, explains the health benefits of being an omnivore. “Diets devoid of meat and dairy products are higher in carbohydrates, which can result in less overall strength and endurance” (Rossillo). Meat that contains lean protein, a macronutrient that helps with the body’s function, and it helps individuals with task that require strength and endurance like lifting an object and running. According to Rossillo, some studies have found that children raised on a plant-based diet are shorter than children who are on an omnivore diet. Another great thing about being an omnivore is that they are able to consume good cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), from fish or fish oil. “HDL picks up excess cholesterol in your blood and take it back to your liver where it's broken down and removed from your body” (Mayo Clinic Staff). HDL is capable of reducing heart attacks or stroke by transporting cholesterol back to the liver, from the walls of blood …show more content…
Personally, I wouldn’t convert into a vegetarian because I am healthy as of now. As an omnivore, my BMI stands at 20.2, a normal weight, and I watch what I eat most of the time. Financially, I can afford meat at a really cheap cost. The information in article “Sorry, Vegetarians. A New Study Says Eating Green Won’t Lower Your Risk of Early Death.,” by Sharon Kirkey, surprised me. “Vegetarians were less likely to smoke, drink excessively, or be overweight or obese” (Kirkey). These were some reasons why some omnivores had an early death than vegetarians. Vegetarians tend to be more health conscious on their diet than