Which is better, being vegetarian or just going on a low-meat diet?

Question

It is well known that eating too much meat is a factor in a lot of health problems like heart desease and kidney failure. However do you think it is worth it to go out of your way to never ingest meat? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Flexitarian vegetarians' diet is primarily plant-based, but anywhere between 10%-30% of their diet is "meat" ... usually fish, seafood, poultry or on RARE occasions extra lean red meat. This is the same type of diet used by millions in ancient cultures that are considered vegetarian ... China, Taiwan, Japan, Okinawan, Phillipines, etc. It is also less time consuming, less expensive and more socially acceptable ... in other words you are "normal". Google "Flexitarian Diets" and check out the websites.

Answer 2

Contemporary studies about vegetarian diets have proven that even those who don´t eat much meat, are under more risk of having all those health problems (those who eat chicken meat or sea animals meat included).

Look out in any "web searcher" for the Position of the American Dietetic Association and the Dietitians of Canada, where it states that "appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases" in every state of human development (pregnancy, infancy, adolescence, etc). It is really detailed, and i´m sure it will help you a lot (look for the 2006 one).

You can also visit the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine website... www.pcrm.org

Now, if we think about "the animals you won´t eat" health, the answer it´s more clear. Veganism is the best choice.

Anyway, let your conscience guide you.

A huge hug and lots of energy for you.

Answer 3

Well of course I think it's worth it to go out of your way to never ingest meat or I wouldn't be vegetarian. Meat isn't the issue, it's the animals. If you don't want to eat animals, you'll do what's necessary.
Obviously a non-vegetarian isn't going to see the point in trying to avoid animal products.

Answer 4

A vegetarian eating regimen is the appropriate thank you to flow - the evidence is that by the years, you will possibly be veggie to your total existence and proceed to be wholesome. Low-carb diets are momentary. you will possibly be vegetarian and nevertheless consume dairy and fish. that's what I do. Being vegetarian exceedingly plenty forces you to cut back out soda, quickly nutrition and pretty much all eating place nutrition, except you're at a place somewhat for vegetarians. Even french fries have beef fat in them. additionally submit to in techniques that being vegetarian would not supply you permission to consume cheese pizza all day long. Your chum should not be ingesting such dissimilar carbs!

Answer 5

Depends on what you want to do.

As far as I know someone who eats some meat along with a variety of vegetables, grains and fruit can be just as healthy as being vegetarian.

Answer 6

I have cut down on meat a lot and feel pretty good. I can't go without any meat though because it is the only B-12 and calcium that my body will absorb.

Answer 7

I am half and half. I ate alot of raw veggies, raw fish and fruits. But I still eat meat but very little, like the size of a box of playing cards. That is about one serving but when it comes to veggies, its about the size of a cup box wrap. So I would say about in a big dinner, eat about one small box of playing card for meat and two cup size of veggies.

Answer 8

If I didn't think it was worth it, I wouldn't do it. I don't do it just for health, I do it because I'd feel like a hypocrite condoning and paying for treatment of animals that I would NOT be okay with happening to my dog.

The health is a bonus.

Answer 9

I'd have to say neither just because your question is too vague. There are too many variables left regarding the remaining diet choices of either category you provided in the question. Junk foods, processed foods and style of preparation to name a few.

Answer 10

only you can answer that question.you can either give up meat or eat low fat meat such as chicken and turkey.red meats are the ones you should avoid.you should only give up meat if you feel you can live without it.