Save money and improve your health by going vegetarian!
There are plenty of reasons one might consider a vegetarian or vegan diet. For many, it is a matter of conscientious objection to the way the meat industry is handled. For instance many people who have chosen a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle feel that practices that produce meat for mass consumption, especially factory farms, are unsustainable in the long run, and negatively impact the environment. In addition to environmental factors, there are concerns about the treatment of animals raised in these conditions and the overuse of hormones and antibiotics, which are then in the meat sold in grocery stores across the country. While there are movements that encourage people to buy their meat from local farmers who employ more ethical and sustainable methods in raising livestock for meat consumption, these meats are often more expensive.
For others, the concerns are related to issues of health. There are a number of diseases that can come from improperly cooked or stored meats. A healthy, balanced vegetarian diet is generally going to be lower in cholesterol and saturated fats, which are associated with a number of health problems such as obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other problems. In the long term, vegetarians may end up spending a lot less money on healthcare. This is not to say that meat-eaters are always going to be less healthy; vegetarians and meat-eaters alike who eat balanced meals prepared with nutritious ingredients and exercise regularly are likely to enjoy the benefits of good health. Continue reading
