Personal Opinion

Hi again stranger I hope you are well 💛 For today I must talk about meat eating.

Although I eat meat I completely agree that it is a selfish decision. Personally I think we should stop eating meat or at least reduce its consumption. The individual suffering of animals is significant and should not be discounted, but it helps to look at the big picture behind opposition to the meat industry. Not only is the meat industry killing tons of animals, but it has profound and negative impacts on the entire world and some of them are:

• It’s a leading cause of Deforestation: The main cause of deforestation is the meat industry.
• It’s a leading contributor to droughts: The meat industry needs to feed its animals until slaughter
• It is a leading cause of ocean dead zones and water pollution
• Contribute massively to global warming

And if all this is not enough, not eating meat is better for your health. Well-planned vegan diets follow healthy eating guidelines, and contain all the nutrients that our bodies need. Both the British Dietetic Association and the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognise that they are suitable for every age and stage of life. Some research has linked vegan diets with lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer.

Going vegan is a great opportunity to learn more about nutrition and cooking, and improve your diet. Getting your nutrients from plant foods allows more room in your diet for health-promoting options like whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds and vegetables, which are packed full of beneficial fibre, vitamins and minerals.