Humans think they are superior to other animals and use that as an excuse to abuse and exploit them Vegans understand that we AREN’T superior and that other animals have every right to live full, long lives without being caged, tortured or murdered

5 Ways to Make Meat-Eating More Ethical and Sustainable

• 1 – Reduce the Amount of Meat You Eat
• 2 – Choose the Right Meats – Choose Chicken Over Beef Or Pork
• 3 – Choose Pasture-Raised Meat from Ethical Suppliers
• 4 – Choose Locally-Fed or Grass-Fed Meat
• 5 – Reduce Your Food Waste

The study published in Pseudoscience Today found that vegans displayed far higher rates of Moral Superiority Disorder than the general meat eating population; by some measures as much as 500% higher

Animals have conscious lives that merit consideration Any pet owner can attest to their animals’ distinct personalities and preferences

Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals

Eight Potential Vegan Diet Dangers

• Legume protein sources can increase risk of leaky gut
• Soy protein sources can cause hormone disruptions and higher heavy metal intake
• Risk of anemia due to a lack of heme iron
• Increased risk of depression with low omega-3 fatty acid intake
• Risk of Vitamin B12 deficiency

11 Pros and Cons of Being a Vegan

• Pros of Being a Vegan Improved Heart Health Reduced Risk of Cancer Increased Anti-Oxidants Better Weight Control Ethical Virtue Sustainable Greater Self-Control Improved Cooking Habits
• Cons of Being a Vegan Lack of Nutrition Difficulty in Eating Out Could be Pricey

All animals are highly aging to skin There was already research in this area British researchers found eating animal meat shortened the telomeres of the chromosomes having to do with kicking off the aging process with a vengeance Vegans telomeres stay long and supple much longer

Eight Potential Disadvantages of Being a Vegetarian

• It’s Difficult to Eat Enough Protein
• Vegetarian’s Meal Choices Can Seem Limited
• Eating Out Can Be a Challenge
• Dinner Engagements Require Explaining Your Eating Preferences
• Family and Friends Will Have Different Eating Habits
• Traditions for Holidays May Need to Change

Most of all, don’t make becoming a vegetarian be a restrictive, grueling ordeal If you feel like you’re depriving yourself, you won’t last long But if you feel like you’re doing something good, and trying out some great-tasting food, you’ll stick with it for much longer (for life, I hope)

Pros and cons of being a vegetarian

• Weight loss
• Lowered risk of chronic disease
• Make a positive environmental and ethical impact
• Lower grocery costs
• Lack of certain nutrients
• Lack of choice and convenience
• Difficulties adopting a new ‘lifestyle’

Vegetarians are typically leaner than meat eaters because a vegetarian diet usually has less saturated fat and focuses on foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains that often have less calories Vegans have even less exposure to fats since they avoid all animal based products including eggs, milk, cheese and more

But a vegetarian diet isn’t automatically low calorie You can gain weight on a vegetarian diet if your portion sizes are too big or if you eat too many high-calorie foods, such as sweetened beverages, fried items, snack foods and desserts

“Many vegan alternatives (quinoa, beans, and lentils) actually contain more grams of carbohydrates than they do protein,” said Hyman Consuming more calories than your body can use, whether it comes from carbohydrates, protein, or fat, results in weight gain over time, she suggested

Find out what you need to know about a plant-based diet Vegetarian diets continue to increase in popularity Reasons for following a vegetarian diet are varied but include health benefits, such as reducing your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers

Most vegetarians generally avoid foods that require the death of an animal Although there are different types of vegetarians, cheese is often considered vegetarian-friendly However, certain cheeses contain animal rennet, which contains enzymes commonly sourced from the lining of animal stomachs

The health factor And people who don’t eat meat — vegetarians — generally eat fewer calories and less fat, weigh less, and have a lower risk of heart disease than nonvegetarians do Even reducing meat intake has a protective effect

Vegetarians should obtain protein from a variety of plant sources, including legumes, soy products, grains, nuts and seeds Eggs and dairy products also provide protein for those following a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet

There is no doubt that meat provides protein, but so do beans, eggs, nuts, yogurt and even broccoli The following non-meat foods contain plenty of protein: Nuts and seeds (4-10 grams per 1 ounce serving): walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, almond butter, hemp, chia and flax seeds

1. Soybean Cooked soybean provides 28 grams of protein per cup, roughly the same amount as that can be found in 150 grams of chicken
2. Lentils or Dals
3. Cottage Cheese or Paneer
4. Pumpkin Seeds
5. Milk
6. Greek Yogurt
7. Whey Protein