Why Go Vegetarian?
- Argument No. 1: Eating meat is an inefficient way to obtain energy.
- Argument No. 2: Unethical Practices in Farming
In modern farming, practices have developed that many people consider cruel and unethical.
In a bid to reduce the amount of energy lost through movement and heat, animals are often kept confined and indoors.
In a bid to reduce the amount of energy lost through movement and heat, animals are often kept confined and indoors.
Argument No. 3: Healthier Diet
Vegetarian diets are generally
- High in fibre
- High levels of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)
- Low in saturated fats - leads to a reduced risk of CVD (Cardiovascular Disease)
- Reduced risk of bowel and other diet-related cancers.
Argument No. 4: Helps the Environment
Food Production is responsible for one third of all greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activity.
Think:
Think:
- Methane produced by livestock
- Nitrous Oxide emissions from fertilisers
- Carbon dioxide emissions from farm machinery, transport and processing.
- Land clearing - leads to fewer plants absorbing carbon dioxide from atmosphere