Top 10 Reasons Not To Become a Vegetarian
There’s been a trend in recent years of everyone and their brother hopping on a proverbial train labeled “Vegetarianism.” As the population has paid shrewder attention to health and nutrition, it seems that one of the most touted lifestyles is any collection of vegetarianism, most specifically veganism, which eliminates any addition of meat or dairy products in one’s diet. Meats have been condemned for the alleged predispositions one will have to heart disease and various cancers due to the consumption of saturated fats.
In the 1950s, a breakfast that included greasy
bacon, three egg omelettes and steak was seen as typical. “Diet” wasn’t a word that was common in American vernacular and “gym rat” would likely be associated with an actual rodent as opposed to a fraternity member with a penchant for pumping iron.
Over several decades, America’s views on health and diet have changed drastically. Vegetarianism is no longer a rarity and it seems that every other week a member of Hollywood’s elite (or at least reality television) is touting veganism as their diet of choice, along with various “cleanses” (note: don’t do a cleanse). For many, acquiring a gym membership is as crucial as having a credit card, and the word “bacon-wrapped-cheddar whatever” is synonymous with dropping an “F” bomb.
It is interesting that vegetarianism has become so much of the hype for combatting diseases when instances of heart disease and various cancers are at an all-time high and have led to more mortalities than they ever had during decades where meat was considered a staple of all dishes. The truth of the matter is, food processing and various artificial ingredients are much more likely to be contributing to health detriments than a healthful steak or lamb shank. While everyone believes meats and dairies have become unhealthy, the truth is quite the opposite. Meat consumption can actually lead to a decreased risk of various medical conditions and can help to maintain weight. Let’s take a look at the 10 ways vegetarians have gotten it all wrong.
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