Have you ever wondered what you put in your body? Do you ever wonder where it comes from? Next time you eat, think about where it comes from. It's a vegetable grown in the garden of a nearby farm or a fat-saturated hamburger from a slaughterhouse of abused animals. Meat can be very harmful to your health and the environment. This is why vegetarianism is an idealistic lifestyle. Meat eaters use resources unethically: killing animals, causing pollution and deforestation, and putting themselves at risk of high cholesterol, cancer and obesity. We all know that one person among our friends or family who has a heart for animals and refuses the thought of eating a poor furry friend. Others believe that the animals were put here for a reason: to be eaten and used as a resource, but what most people don't know is how harshly animals are mistreated in factories and slaughterhouses. Most animal diets are swapped and modified to save money and make the farm more efficient. This means that animals often suffer from vitamin and nutrient deficiencies. The PETA organization states: The factory farming industry strives to maximize production while minimizing costs, always at the expense of the animals. The large companies that run most factory farms have found that they can make more money by cramming animals into tight spaces, even if many animals get sick and some die. The trade magazine National Hog Farmer explains, “Hog crowding pays off,” and egg industry expert Bernard Rollins writes that “chickens are cheap; cages are expensive.” (4). Realistically, a healthy diet doesn't necessarily have to contain meat. Killing animals is an unethical use of resources. In fact, diets that don't contain... half paper... there are meats you should stay away from, but others, like chicken and pork, provide some protein. When choosing meat, be very careful. There are many reasons why you shouldn't eat meat, and there are many reasons why you should. These reasons must be prioritized and recognized. Vegetarianism is a very idealistic lifestyle, above all it promotes better health, saves the environment, resources and our animals. Eliminating meat from your diet doesn't just affect what you eat. Works Cited http://vegetarian.procon.org http://hhwa.org/natural-connception-articles/63-the-pros-and-cons- of vegetarian-diet http://www.livestrong.com/article /196211-pros-cons-of-a-vegetarian-diet/ http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food /factory-farming/ http://www.vrg.org/blog / http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/diet/2001-12-07-vegetarian.htm