Go Veg!!
Animal cruelty, health problems, and environmental degradation do not appear to most to be synonymous with a juicy steak or a big, greasy hamburger, unless that person is a vegetarian. People who have chosen to live their lives as vegetarians are extremely conscious of the ramifications of eating meat, and therefore remain aware of these problems on a daily basis. Vegetarians not only take into account what they putting into their bodies, but also where it came from, how it got there, and what was sacrificed for it. This is why being a vegetarian is the smart, considerate, and healthy way to live. Vegetarianism is a lifestyle that can be defined on many levels. First, there are vegetarians which do not consume the flesh of animals. Vegetarians have a diet which consists of foods such as whole wheat, fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, dairy and beans. Vegetarians do, however, eat some animal byproducts such as eggs and cheeses. On the other hand, there is another division of vegetarianism known as being vegan. Vegans are the hardcore versions of vegetarians in that they eat no product or byproduct that comes from animals. Their diets are relatively similar to those of the vegetarian, except they do not consume eggs or dairy, since they are produced from animals. Vegetarian and vegan lifestyles are incredibly selfless and promote a great deal of good among mankind. They are against cruelty and mistreatment of animals as well as the mistreatment of our earth. Vegetarians realize the wide range of devastating cruelty experienced by animals bred with the purpose of mass food production or slaughter. Factory farms and slaughterhouses treat the animals they raise with extreme cruelty, as well force them to experience brutally painful handling before and during their slaughter. They are subjected to crowded and cramped living spaces which, in most cases, are too small to allow proper movement for the animals. The areas are normally covered in feces as well as the bodies of sick animals. During their time alive, minimal care is given to ensure the health or well being of the animals within the farms and slaughterhouses.