Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism In recent discussion of vegetarianism a controversial issue has been whether or not people should live the vegetarian lifestyle. In my opinion, I think everyone should eat both meat AND vegetables. That’s the reason that humans are called OMNIVORES. Like vegetarians, I agree that eating vegetables and fruits is healthy but I also think that adding meat to your diet is the way to go. I highly disagree with any form of vegetarianism because the risks outweigh the benefits which mean that there is a bigger chance of you becoming ill. Vegetarianism isn’t a good choice because it is not fit for everyone. In Source B, Rhys Southan shows that he agrees with this claim by stating “…allergies to multiple vegan staples like soy, gluten, and nuts can make [veganism] an immediate no-go.” People with these allergies ALREADY can’t eat much food anyway. So what would be the point of restricting yourself from more food? That’s just making it harder for you to live. With these allergies, it’s practically IMPOSSIBLE for you to live without eating meat because plants are filled with soy, gluten, etc. It would be much easier for the people with thee allergies to just eat at least SOME meat. And it tastes great anyways, so WHY NOT? In Source E, Nina Plank also shows that she agrees that vegetarianism isn’t for everyone by stating “It is quite possible to thrive on a diet including high-quality dairy and eggs – many populations do - but a diet of plants alone is only fit for herbivores.” Instead of her just coming out and saying “Vegetarianism is wrong! Do it MY way!” She gives a reason why it is wrong and she also gives an alternate choice which is eating dairy and eggs. I think that this is a REALLY good alternative for vegetarianism. It would give them the vitamins that they need but they still wouldn’t have to eat meat. The NUMBER ONE reason I disagree with vegetarianism is that meat has vitamins and minerals that meat seems to lack. “…more than half of