If you eat plants, isn't it just as bad?
There are a few reasons consuming plants isn't as bad as eating animals.
1. Plants don't have "feelings"
Plants don't have the same type of central nervous system as we do, and although they can react to stimuli, they can't feel any pain. (According to various sources, but feel free to correct me if this information is wrong)
2. It's better for the environment
It takes ten times more energy to produce one gram of animal protein than one gram of plant protein. Furthermore, according to the United Nations, the commercial animal producing and processing industry emits more greenhouse gases than any other type of industry in the world.
3. It's much healthier for you.
Eating meat can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease while plants reduce your risk. Fish also bioaccumulate many oceanic toxins because they are higher up in the food chain than aquatic plants like algae.
So you've never eaten meat before?
ReplyDeleteI was raised to eat meat, but I haven't eaten meat for six years, and don't regret it one bit!
Deleteoh cool, I personally wouldnt be able to withstand 2 days without meat, let alone 6 years!
ReplyDeleteHaha, well everyone's different and I respect your eating habits regardless. The transition from omnivore to vegetarian to vegan also becomes much easier if you do it gradually by cutting down on meat, instead of eliminating it from your diet suddenly.
ReplyDeleteWell, it would be great if i could even attempt to be one. I'm like surrounded by devoted carnivores.
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