Is the vegetarian diet better than the meat eating diet?

Answer 1

Answer: I prefer to be a vegetarian for many reasons, political, ecological, and ethical. In extreme environments, meat eating may be necessary--I'm thinking of the Eskimos--


Answer: I think it's up to the individual; I believe there is nothing wrong with being either so long as the other doesn't see fit to try to run another's life just because they don't agree with it.
Answer:

No, nor is it vice versa.

Answer:

It depends on what is meant by "better". In terms of the environment, vegetarianism is better as it uses less water and produces less waste. In terms of getting a complete diet, both types of lifestyles (meat or not) cam be used, but meat is generally better for obtaining vitamin B12, and vegetarians generally obtain more fiber and vitamin C and less cholesterol and saturated fat.

Answer 2

Vegetarianism can serve you well if you do it right, but it can hurt you if you do it wrong. In either case, it is better for the animals whose lives will be spared.
The main benefits of a vegetarian diet include:

• Higher consumption of vegetables and fruits along with the ample vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber they provide
• Lower saturated fat and cholesterol consumption (don't overdo it, though, you actually need small quantities of these nutrients in your diet)
• Your risk for certain health condition may be lowered (e.g., obesity, type 2 Diabetes, Heart diseases, certain cancers, gallstones, and others)

It's important to know what nutrients your body and mind need to function properly. Some of those nutrients may be difficult to obtain from vegetarian foods alone. They are either mostly absent from plant-based foods, or the form in which they do occur in plants is inadequate for absorption by humans. In those cases, dietary supplementation can help. The nutrients that vegetarians, and especially vegans, may need to supplement include:

• Vitamins: B12, D
• Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Zinc
• Omega-3 fatty acids: EPA and DHA

Protein is generally not an issue. Plant-based foods contain all the amino acids you need.

Answer 3

Not necessarily. Avoiding meat does not constitute good health. It all depends on the individual diet.

People who eat a whole-foods, plant based diet tend to weigh less, have less insulin resistance, lower cholesterol, and lower body mass index than those who eat meat.

People who eat refined and processed foods tend to be less healthy than those who eat unrefined foods.

Answer 4

Answer: Yes. They have lest chance of suffering from anaemia, appendicitis, Arthritis, breast cancer, cancer of the colon, cancer of the prostate, constipation, diabetes, gall stones, gout, high blood pressure, indigestion, obesity, piles, strokes and varicose veins. It is also an efficient way to lose unnecessary fat.

The number of animals slaughtered for consumption is an overwhelming number. The majority are kept in dark, cramped conditions, being fed on antibiotics just to keep them alive. Generally meat free or even dairy free to is the best choice you could possibly make!

Answer: No, meat has been a vital part of human survival for years, and is a natural part of a healthy development of our brains and bodies. Can there be some problems that come with eating meat? Of course, as with all things. The same can be said for breathing in air which (you shouldn't stop breathing just because there are some cons to it) most everyone knows is a vital and natural part of being alive; much like eating meat.

Answer 5

In general, yes. However one can eat an unhealthy vegetarian diet and one can eat a healthy diet that includes meat.

The important thing is to have a balanced diet, whether or not you are a vegetarian.

A vegetarian diet can help reduce your chances of circulatory system diseases, cancer, and as recent research shows--diabetes. Studies show that vegetarians live longer than meat eaters in general.

Answer 6

A vegetarian diet is better for the environment and usually contains healthier foods.

A whole-foods, plant-based diet provides many health benefits: you may lower your cholesterol, lose weight, reduce your risk of Heart disease, cancer, or Type 2 diabetes, increase your energy levels, and reduce constipation.

Besides costing in terms of water and fuel that much of the world cannot afford, a pound of ground beef currently costs $4.10 in the United States, where its production is highly subsidized. It provides 1,152 calories, nearly 91 grams of fat, 78 grams of protein, and no fiber. A half pound of lentils mixed with a half pound of brown rice costs about $1.38 in the United States. They provide 1,587 calories, 8 grams of fat, 88 grams of protein, and 77 grams of fiber. Many scientists now believe that in the wake of a changing climate, the switch to a largely plant-based diet is necessary to avoid famine.

Spending less on groceries is great, but the biggest savings are long-term. By avoiding chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, you could save on such procedures as a $57,439 heart bypass operation. You may also take fewer sick days.

Animals on factory farms lead lives of unimaginable suffering and die cruel deaths. Dairy cows spend years in a concrete stall or filthy feed lot before they are slaughtered. Calves and are quickly separated from their mothers, confined in tiny pens, and then killed for veal after only a few months of life. Baby pigs are castrated without anesthesia, taken from their mothers who are confined in tiny crates, and killed at just 7 months. Chickens raised for eggs are crammed in tiny cages and have their beaks clipped to prevent them from hurting each other due to stress from confinement. These animals are killed with a bolt to the head or a knife. Male chicks are thrown into trash bags to suffocate or ground up alive. Many people choose a vegetarian or vegan diet so as not to contribute to that suffering.