Vegetarianism is the
practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat, and may also
include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter. Some people
also choose to eat vegan. This means abstaining from eating anything
that comes from animals. So
veganism also includes
not consuming things like milk or eggs.
Sometimes people say that you should eat meat because otherwise you
wouldn't get enough iron, but here are lots of other options to get
iron in your body! For example:
Eating vegetarian also has some great benefits for you and
the world around you. It is good for your health, people who eat
vegeterian often have lower cholesterol and a healthier heart. It's
also great for the environment. Not eating meat saves a lot of water
and it lowers your carbon footprint. And of course you're saving
lives, which is a great reason to start eating less meat!
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