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Ethical, health, enviromental, political; to help feed the world and reduce cruelty. Many are vegetarian for spiritual reasons as well.
Another Opinion: I personally don't feel that there are many reasons to avoid eating meat, poultry, and fish in moderation. Many people throughout the world enjoy doing so, and these are a good source of protein. No one person knows for certain what animals and fish feel - so long as they are handled humanely that is what matters. Not everyone agrees that vegetarianism is a healthier or more ethical diet, and so no one should feel obligated to follow this way of eating. It is not for everyone.
More "pro" reasons, in more detail--
Animals and fish want to survive, as do all creatures; it shows in their actions. Most slaughterhouse conditions and feed lots where animals are raised in mass conditions are not humane. Being forced or "obligated" to be vegetarian is not a reason to be one; it is a conscious choice, and not an easy one if you're used to eating meat. Compassion for animals is the basic reason to be a vegetarian. Vegetarians also live longer as they tend to avoid many of the food based diseases which are the number one killers of people in the US (and probably other "modern" countries).
Concern for the environment is another reason to become vegetarian; meat eating takes vast resources of feed and water that strain the environment. Livestock produce more greenhouse gases than all the cars in the world combined! Pollution from hog farms and cattle feedlots is an environmental problem.
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Why does someone take up a vegetarian diet?
There are different reasons for it. Some may go vegetarian out of a love of animals, others for health reasons (cutting down on fats, avoiding artificial hormones given to animals, etc.), some for economic reasons. (Benjamin Franklin initially followed a vegetarian diet because it was cheaper than eating meat, and stayed with it because of its health benefits.) A few go vegetarian as a protest against "factory farming", and the way animals are treated in modern food-production techniques. Some people experiment with vegetarian diets just to see the difference the change makes in their lives. They may stay with it, or not. A very few people go vegetarian because they'll follow any fad or unconventional practice, or to spite the meat-eating people in their lives.
Why do people chose a vegetarian diet?
People are vegetarian for many different reasons. Some do it for a health purpose. Many do it to save animals / reduce animal cruelty. Some do it for medical reasons. Some do it for religious reasons. And many were raised vegetarian, so they just continue on doing so.
What are the main reasons people become vegetarian?
To not kill animals.
Why should you not be vegetarians?
People choose not to be vegetarian for different reasons. However, a vegetarian diet is much more healthy than a diet of meat and dairy.
How did Hitler stop animal cruelty?
By being a vegetarian, although he wasn't a vegetarian because he was worried about the suffering of animals, it was more because of health reasons.
Why are vegetarian meals effective in reducing weight?
Vegetarian meals are effective in reducing weight for many reasons. As vegetarian meals are higher in plant-based foods, they contain less calories when compared to meat-based meals.
Do vegetarian males only do religious rituals?
No, women also partake in vegetarianism for religious reasons.
Are there vegetarian phrases in other languages?
Yes, go to the International Vegetarian Union website. Link below.
Would you like to be an vegetarian?
If you want to tell, go right ahead, but it's not a requirement.
Would you consider becoming a vegetarian why or why not?
People choose to be vegetarian for a variety of reasons including religious beliefs, personal morals, animal rights, health, allergies/intolerances, or with influences from family and friends.
Why do vegetarians wear leather shoes?
Some people are vegetarian for health reasons not because of the animal cruelty. If they're vegetarian because of animal cruelty, they're arrogant and rather ignorant, in my opinion.
Can a vegetarian go on a high satiety diet?
Yes.
