To Veg Or Not To Veg...?

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer first defines vegetarianism and notes that today, a vegetarian diet is one that contains little or no animal products. The writer discusses whether or not vegetarianism is worthwhile and maintains that vegetarianism is a truly healthy option but it is still a matter of choice. The important thing though is that going vegetarian or not going vegetarian should be an individual's choice and not rammed down one's throat. The writer concludes that as long as one is not stepping on another's toes, then "to veg" could indeed be the smart choice especially in this day and age where diseases of all sorts abound.

From the Paper:

"When vegetarianism was starting to make headways in the United States, a lot of people construed it with religious practice especially those belonging to Buddhist, Hare Krishna or Hindu faith. That was the contemporary thinking then but now, vegetarianism has evolved from a matter of faith to a matter of health. Although none of my family members are vegetarians, I have several friends who have taken the practice and the jury is still not out though on how effective it really is or whether it is really a good and "normal" health habit. The strict definition of vegetarianism is diet consisting only of fruits and vegetables - no meat or animal by-products whatsoever."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cloe, Renee. 20 Questions About Vegetarianism. 2005. 14 October 2007. <http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/nutrition/vegetarian.htm>.
• Corliss, Richard. Should We All Be Vegetarians? 07 July 2002. 14 October 2007. <http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101020715/story.html>.
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• The Regents of the University of California. Vegetarianism...More Than Just Eating Veggies. 2005. 13 October 2007. <http://www.dining.ucla.edu/housing_site/dining/SNAC_pdf/Vegetarianism.pdf>.
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