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Have you ever wondered how the food you eat affects the environment? Have you ever thought of becoming a vegetarian or vegan but not know how? This page was dedicated to those curious about who they eat and the affects they eat. You can learn about the different eating lifestyles and learn how your food lifestyle stacks up to the rest.

Meat Eating
Omnivorous

In industrialized nations, the average person eats about 176 lbs. of meat a year.

When people have more disposable income, more meat is eaten.

Pros of Meat Eating

  1. Provides high-quality proteins

  2. It doesn't raise the risk of having cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

  3. It allows us to function best

Cons of Meat Eating

  1. Risk ingesting harmful hormones

  2. It uses more water to make meat than to water produce.

  3. Contributes to the decrease in life expectancy.

Vegetarianism

There are several types of vegetarian lifestyles.

7.3 Americans are vegetarians.

Pros of Vegetarianism

  1. Better weight control.

  2. Possibly reduces risk of cancer.

  3. Ethical viewpoint.

Cons of Vegetarianism

  1. Possible nutrient deficiencies.

  2. False assumption of automatic health benefits.

  3. Use of herbicides and insecticides. 

Veganism

Veganism is actually a type of vegetarianism.

2.5% of vegetarians are vegan.

Pros of Veganism

  1. A vegan diet promotes weight loss.

  2. More environmentally sustainable.

  3. It is now easier to buy plant-based protein.

Cons of Veganism

  1. Vegan diets lack vital nutrients.

  2. Excessive weight loss can lead to weight gain.

  3. Must stick to a strict diet.

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