The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On Why Go Vegetarian!

Did you ever think why are people drawn to vegetarianism? Well, I think some wants to live longer, healthier lives. Others choose to preserve Earth’s natural resources or from a love of animals and an ethical opposition to eating them. And no wonder – An estimated 70% of all diseases including one-third of all cancers, are related to diet. Scared, eh! However, thanks to an abundance of scientific research that demonstrates the health and environmental benefits of a plant-based vegetarian diet.

Why I Love Why Go Vegetarian (And You Should, Too!)?

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It’s Healthier

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Vegetarian diets are not just nutritionally sound but have many health benefits that can help prevent and manage a number of increasingly common diseases and conditions.

Whether your goal is one of personal fitness and healthy weight-loss or to reduce the risk of heart disease by cutting out cholesterol and saturated fats, a diet made up primarily of wholesome plant-based foods is a great place to start.

“If you switch from the standard (North) American diet to a vegetarian diet, you can add about 13 healthy years to your life, says Michael F. Roizen, MD, author of The RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat. "

It’s Greener

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Did you know that animal agriculture is responsible for 18% of global climate change? That’s according to the United Nations’ report Livestock’s Long Shadow. Eating animals is also a key contributor to soil erosion, water contamination and air pollution.

Want to help the environment? Replace animal products like red meat and dairy with plant-based alternatives like chickpeas and soy milk. Even a small change can make a real difference for the planet.

It’s Compassionate

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Throughout history, many people have chosen to expand their circle of compassion to encompass domestic animals including dogs, cats, cows and pigs. But over the past fifty years, as demand for animal products has increased, the plight of animals has become even more dramatic as animal farming operations have grown and intensified.

Becoming vegetarian or vegan has a clear impact on animal suffering. By TVA’s estimates, Toronto’s 100,000+ vegetarians reduce the demand for meat by approximately 2.5 million chickens, pigs, cows, and sheep each year. And also many more fishes and sea creatures.

It’s a Breeze

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Thanks to an abundance of scientific research that demonstrates the health and environmental benefits of a plant-based vegetarian diet. You’ll ward off disease, you’ll live longer, you’ll spare animals, you’ll save the planet, you’ll reduce pollution, you’ll save money... I can go on!

It’s almost effortless these days to find great-tasting and good-for-you vegetarian foods, whether you're strolling the aisles of your local supermarket or walking down the street at lunchtime.

So now the real question is: Why haven’t you gone vegetarian?

Never mind and check my other posts below where I've given you a 10 sure shots tips for becoming a vegetarian without too much difficulty. Sounds good?

All right!

Chat soon!

See what else I've cooked up for your in my other blogs:

* 10 Sure Shot Ways to Become a Vegetarian!

* 6 Friendly, Fun and Easy Ways to Persuade Others to Go Vegetarian!

* Yummy Recipes To Stay Vegetarian For 100 Years!