What are some benefits of being a Vegetarian? and also a Vegan?
I became a vegetarian when I was six, because my mom went vegetarian and quit serving meat. When I grew up, I chose to become a vegan. According to some doctors I have had, I have had some pretty nice health benefits from it!
I am not sure as I had a friend that was vegan & it looked like a miserable life , she was always exhausted & it was hard having her over as we love meat , if it was just vegetarian it would have been easier to feed her .
We got on well except when called out to some cows & called them t-bone !
I honestly don't know. I've lived all my life eating a variety of foods--veggies, fruit, dairy, meat, etc...and have always been healthy with a great immune system. I have rarely been sick in my life and can't remember the last time I was. Maybe being a vegetarian would be cheaper??? I don't know. I'd be curious to hear more, because my vegetarian friends have never been any healthier than I am, actually much less.
From what I have seen, the biggest advantage is that vegans/vegetarians have to pay more attention to what foods they are eating. Most people don't pay attention and wind up with an unbalanced diet. The only common thread among all of the vegans I have known is that they get cold very easily. That can be an advantage here in the south. (Texas)
I'm a vegetarian and I function the same way as meat eaters do, but I am very careful with what I eat. I make sure that the diet is balanced. I also make sure that I get the proper proteins. With being a vegetarian, you drink more vitamins like food supplements to keep up with the vitamins others get.
Benefits? I guess that would be the part where you can avoid the disease you get when you don't cook the meat right and when you eat too much meat.
by Natalia M Aeschliman 10 years ago
What is the difference between being a vegetarian and being a vegan?I was just wondering. I am planning on becoming a vegetarian, because I am not a fan of meat or seafood, or anything dairy. I just want to know what would be the best option for me, thank you in advance.
by Mahaveer Sanglikar 12 years ago
I am a vegetarian because I do not want to live on killings of animals. What about you? If you are, what are the reasons behind your being a vegetarian? And if you are not, what do you think about vegetarian people?
by Stephanie Rivera-Rios 13 years ago
Come and introduce yourself! Let's get to know more vegetarians and vegans! Let's share our experiences, our knowledge, and our foods! And if you're not currently a vegetarian or vegan but are thinking about it, you are still more than welcome to join in!*I have personally been a vegetarian for...
by Keneisha 9 years ago
What does being natural have to do with being a vegetarian?Im trying to get closer to my roots and heard its better to be a vegetarian and use natural medicines. Why?
by JS Matthew 13 years ago
What's the difference between a Vegetarian and a Vegan?My daughter asked me this question today and I noticed that you identify as a vegetarian and I am interested in your response to this question.
by Gabriel Wilson 10 years ago
If you are a vegetarian or a vegan would you allow/deny your child meat and meat products?I have a friend who is a vegetarian and is adamant that her children won't eat meat (they are 2 and 5). I haven't expressed an opinion even though this is a regular conversation topic that she brings up, but...
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