Should I Become a Vegetarian?

Do you like fruit and vegetables?

Do you eat meat almost every day?

Do you care about the environment?

Do you own pets?

Do you like dogs and cats?

It will be hard to impossible to become a vegetarian if you don’t like fruit and vegetables. Quit eating meat means you need to find a different protein source. While eggs and dairy products contain some proteins, you need to eat fruit and veggies in order to get the minerals and vitamins to absorb the proteins efficiently. Even if you don’t become a vegetarian, we recommend that you start eating fruit and vegetables for the same reason. You don’t have to like all of them, just start with a few you can tolerate. If you can’t eat them fresh, try fruit-based smoothies and veggie soups.

Perhaps you should start by eating less meat. Changes should be done gradually, especially concerning your diet. Going vegetarian has a lot of nutritional implications that can differ from one person to another. You should plan it step by step, preferably with the help of a registered dietitian (who will help plan a diet that suits your individual needs).

If you care about the environment and climate changes, you should consider the pollution caused by the meat industry. Animal waste pollutes natural water sources and the agricultural means needed to feed the livestock emits a huge amount of greenhouse gases that speeds up global warming. If you become aware of the environmental damages caused by the meat industry, you would at least consider lowering your meat consumption.

If you own pets then you should look at farm animals as equals. You wouldn’t consider eating your dog, cat, or parrot, then why is a cow different? In certain countries dogs are seen as food. In modern countries chickens and cows are raised to slaughter in horrific conditions. Nowadays there’s a high level of awareness to animal cruelty and we get a daily dose of pictures and stories about animals’ suffering through social media. If you care about animals you should consider making a small change through your plate. You can eat less meat or become a full vegetarian gradually.

If you like dogs and cats then you should look at farm animals as equals. You wouldn’t consider eating your dog, then why is a cow different? In certain countries dogs are seen as food. Chickens and cows are raised to slaughter in horrific conditions. Nowadays there’s a high level of awareness to animal cruelty and we get a daily dose of pictures and stories about animals suffering through social media. If you care about animals you should consider making a small change through your plate. You can eat less meat or become a full vegetarian gradually.

You shouldn’t become a vegetarian just yet, but consider the pros and cons of leaning towards a more vegetarian diet: The meat industry has negative environmental impacts; Massive amounts of livestock are being raised to slaughter in terrible conditions, which probably has an effect on the end product you’re eating; Eating more fruit and veggies has high nutritional values plus it saves you money, comparing with daily meat consumption; All in all we recommend being aware of what you eat so that it has a positive effect both on you and the environment.