the reason that applies to most of us is that,contrary to popular belief, vegetarians are actually a lot healthier than those who eat meat. Studies show that vegetarians are up to 40% less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters. Also, according to the American Dietetic Association, vegetarians are at lower risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, obesity and hypertension This is because a healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber
A vegetarian diet can reduce overuse of antibiotics. Take the US as an example. 70% of antibiotics sold here go to livestock live cows, pigs and chickens to prevent the spread of disease in factory farms where they live cramped together. A 2007 study from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences found that of antibiotics in factory farms causes antibiotic resistant bacteria to develop, which may endanger human health.
You hear about world hunger all the time. You feel pity for those starving people, yet you still go on eating meat. Why is this relevant? Well, a meat-based diet uses two times more land than is necessary for a vegetarian diet. High quality land is used to grow grains and soya beans for animal feed - land that could be used to grow crops for humans. If we stop eating so much meat, less livestock will be raised, and more people could be fed on the protein consumed by beef cattle
some are worried about nutrient deficiency if they don't eat meat. So how would you respond to their concern?
Many people still believe that by not eating meat, You are not getting all the nutrients that you need to stay healthy. It is now know that that is not true. There are no essential nutrients in meat that are not also found in eggs and dairy products. Plant foods themselves are naturally high in nutrition. Some people think vegetarian diets are low in protein, iron and calcium. However, you will get plenty of these nutrients and others from beans, grains, nuts and seeds, soy products, milk products and eggs. Only a very strict vegan may need to take food supplements. As long as you eat a variety of plant foods, you will supply your body with enough nutrients
a person who does not eat or use animals products