Writing about vegetarianism

   Over the years, the idea of not consuming any portions of meat and its relevant products has become excessively popular as a trend, especially with younger generations. This is the so-called vegetarianism. A recent study shows that 20% of people who were asked, said that they eat like vegetarians. Although there are some drawbacks to adopting a diet like this, no one would deny that there are plenty of strong points, too.

   There is no doubt that vegetarianism includes a number of benegits. To begin with, not eating meat prevents and keeps people away from unhealthy and fattening foods, such as burgers, pork chops, steaks and pizza with sausages or ham. Consequently, men and women, having adopted a vegetarian diet, have the ability to stay fit or slim and keep track of how they are nourished. Not only is weight control an excellent asset both for health and outer appearance, but also those who choose to eat in this way are less likely and prone to develop diseases connected with heart or cholesterol and cancer. For example, a middle-aged man who tends to consume meat products, like ham is more vulnerable to developing cholesterol than a senile woman who has switched to such a nutrition. In addition to this, all vegetarians send a great message to the majority of people who do not respect animals' rights and, thus, they do not object to slaughtering and claiming animals' lives.

   Concerning the disadvantages of turning to a diet with no meat, there are some essential ones. Firstly, in most countries there are very few convenience foods for vegetarians. Hence, they have to spend more time preparing and cooking what they want to eat, but when it comes to individuals with busy schedules, that is not possible. For instance, a teenager having chosen not to eat steaks, beefburgers and pork chops is compelled to lose much of his or her time to cook their food and, as a result, they might be in a rush or they may not have time for other important things, such as studying. What is more, some people against this kind of nutrition claim that all vegetarians can give the impression that they are unnecessarily fussy and difficult, especially at social events where they refuse to eat the same dishes as everyone else. A typical example of this is the case when a young girl of an extended family insists on not even tasting meat in a wedding reception and, as a consequence, some of her relatives who are narrow-minded or unaware of differences will surely tell her off.

   Taking everything into account, it is evident that switching to a vegetarian diet has both benefits and drawbacks. In my opinion, there is a need for a more balanced diet with moderation in the consumption of meat and its products, as a way to abstrain from exaggeration and, also, disregard for animals' rights.