The Pros And Cons Of Plant-Based Diets

When I was growing up I was taught how to hunt, fish and trap animals for food as well as being fed an omnivorous diet, but today I have found that I no longer need animals in my diet. The Vegetarian Times recently found that out of the 311 million people in the US, 7.3 million eat a vegetarian based diet and 22.8 million eat a vegetarian inclined diet. Over the past century people have begun looking into the health implications of plant based diets as a way of improving their health and increase their longevity. This research paper is intended

According to vegansociety.com, “ Veganism represents a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, other animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, other animals and the environment.“ People that follow this way of living are called vegans. The vegan diet is more a lifestyle choice and a philosophy than just a diet. The vegan life is the best way to live because it’s healthier, helps the environment, and is kinder to animals.

Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. The relevance this phrase has is stronger than ever because nutrition is an underlying theme for just about every health concern one may experience today. An account of two nutritional doctors, many farm animals, and a multitude of human illnesses, Lee Fulkerson’s “Forks Over Knives” makes a convincing case for eliminating dairy and meat from the dinner table. With care and devotion, while it may be possible to obtain adequate nutrition on a vegetarian diet and decrease chronic illnesses, when it comes to a healthy diet, balance is the key to getting it right.

There are two main lifestyles that we as human beings practice that impact our eating habits. One being a Vegetarian, a person who chooses not to eat meat. The other being a Meat Eater (also known as an Omnivore), a person who chooses to eat both meat and vegetables. A controversial debate continues to go on, evaluating the pros and cons of each group, along with the reasons behind their choice. In the end it all depends on the individual’s outlook on life that makes the decision.

A critical discussion on how a plant-based diet extends the life expectancy of those with existing cardiovascular diseases.

Veganism, a phenomenon of the twenty first century. Nowadays one percent of the population practices a vegan diet; but what about the rest of the population? The other ninety-nine percent follow what many would call a Western diet. In recent years, debate has persisted about which diet is superior and truly more beneficial. In this essay, the issue of a superior diet will be compared in terms of prevention of diseases and rate of mortality, nutrients and vitamins, water conservation, and cost effectiveness, ultimately proving that the vegan diet is more beneficial.

Food powerfully impacts more aspects of life than is known. Plant-based diets have an effect on the physical well-being, economic growth, and ethical burden, or lack thereof. According to the International Vegan Association (IVA), vegan is defined as “someone who refrains from using and consuming animals, and animal products for any purpose, including food, clothing, and entertainment.” There are a variety of plant based diets. but essentially, the goal is to minimize consumption of processed foods, oils, and animal foods, while encouraging vegetables, legumes, whole-grains, and fruit.

Vegans do not get many different nutrients needed for the body. Humans are omnivores and our bodies work better if we eat both animals and plants. There are some nutrients that you can only get from plants and some that you can only get from animals and vegans are missing out on the animal nutrients such as vitamin B12 which is not found in many plants and B12 is a very important vitamin that is involved in the function of every cell in the body. It is also important in the function of blood and the function of the brain. That is just one of the nutrients that vegans miss out on by only eating foods that don’t come from any living thing. Here are some nutrients that are only found in

In 2012, a Gallup Poll showed that 2% of Americans practice a Vegan diet.1 While the global population of people eating Vegan is unknown, the diet is becoming increasingly popular in developed countries as a way to eat healthier or lose weight.2 A Vegan diet is a highly restricted Vegetarian diet that refrains from all animal products, including but not limited to: animal milks, honey, meat, and eggs.2 The health effects of practicing a Vegan diet are relatively unknown because of a lack of research. In professions involving nutrition, it is frequently assumed that the health effects of a Vegan diet will coincide with that of a Vegetarian diet in which dairy and eggs are incorporated. In this paper, five research articles will be discussed to help explain how a vegan diet may impact people’s health and explore the

The vegan diet involves only natural products from plants such as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains. This diet does not turn you to a vegetarian but it generally helps to cleanse the body from excess fat. Jennifer Lopez encourages more people to practice vegan diet due to the following major

A Vegan, by definition, is someone who does not consume or use any type of animal product. They do not ingest meat, eggs, or dairy and also refrain from buying products that harm any animal in the making, which

Veganism is a food lifestyle based on diet of vegetables, grains, seeds, nuts and fruits. People are being vegetarian because they think it is healthier to only eat vegetables without eating meet or chicken, and they think that they will get a perfect body shape, free of diseases. As in vegetarian, where they feed on foods that do not fit into animal flesh, whether from wild or marine animals. They also don’t eat food that comes directly from the animal, such as: egg that’s comes from the hen, milk that comes from cows, goats and honey that comes from bees. In India, Ethiopia and Jamaica there are a lot of vegetarian people, because they don’t have enough food to feed themselves, so they decided to eat vegetable. This paper argues that veganism is a harmful lifestyle for three major reasons.

Vegetarianism and veganism have become a widely accepted and practiced lifestyle over the past couple years. “According to a Harris Interactive study commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, approximately five percent of the U.S. is vegetarian (close to 16 million people) and about half of these vegetarians are vegan” (Is 2014 the Year of the Vegan?). That means that the number of vegetarians has doubled over the past 7 years. Due to increased awareness, one can assume that this number is only going to continue growing. Many people ask “Why would I ever go vegan?” Choosing to go vegan is not only a way to better a person’s health, but also, to help the animals, the environment, and the people of the world.

A plant-based diet benefits a human’s overall well-being. According to a study done by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, vegans and vegetarians are overall healthier than omnivores, lacking in just a few categories. Omnivores have the highest obesity, total fat consumption, cholesterol, and sodium rates than those on a plant-based diet. Vegans were found to consume the most fiber and iron compared to vegetarians and omnivores. Although vegans have the lowest average daily energy intake, they are still above

In contrast, “a vegan diet consists of exclusion of meat, dairy, and all animal by-products; such as rennet, gelatin, and even honey in one's diet ( Marto 43). Those who are vegan adapt this diet or lifestyle in hopes to improve health, promote ethical treatment for animals, and aid awareness for environmental concerns. Lastly, a plant based or vegan diet consist of whole grains, greens, fruits, and plant based proteins such as tofu, beans, and nuts.