The American Diet
explanatory Essay
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"You are what you eat", goes a famous saying. And if that is truly the case, then a lot of Americans would appear to be unhealthy, chemically treated, commercially raised slabs of animal flesh. And while that is not a particularly pleasant thought, it is nonetheless an description of the typical American omnivore who survives on the consumption of Big Macs and steak fajitas.But there are individuals who do not follow this American norm and have altered their diets so that they do not consume any meat. These people are vegetarians, and they are the new breed of healthy Americans who refuse to poison themselves with fats, cholesterol, and the other harmful additives that come from meat. And while once thought to be a movement that would never gain much momentum, it has nonetheless moved itself to the forefront of Americans' healthy diets.The word vegetarian, used to describe the diets of people who do not consume animal flesh, was not used until around the mid-1800s. The concept of vegetarianism, however, dates back much further. The Greek philosopher Pythagoras, considered by many to be the father of vegetarianism, encouraged a non-meat diet among his followers as a diet that was the most natural and healthful (Messina 3).A vegetarian diet excludes the consumption of meat, and can be exercised by people for a number of reasons. The largest majority of individuals chose vegetarianism for health related reasons. For example, someone with an ulcer might be prescribed a strict diet of vegetables in order to promote the healing process. Or someone with a dangerously high level of cholesterol might be advised to follow a vegetarian diet to lower his or her fat and cholesterol intake.The immorality of consuming animal flesh is another argument touted by a smaller group of vegetarians. R.G. Frey describes this moral argument for vegetarianism and the effect that meat eating might have on the character of humans:Some people have come to believe and fear that, in the suffering and killing which occurs in commercial farming, we demean ourselves, coarsen our sensitivities, dull our feelings of sympathy with our fellow creatures, and so begin the descent down the slippery slope of torture and death, to a point where it becomes easier for us to contemplate and carry out the torture and killing of human beings. (20)This moral argument for vegetarianism is also noted by John Robbins who states that "the suffering these animals undergo has become so extreme that to partake of food from these creatures is to partake unknowingly of the abject misery that has been their lives"(14).
In this essay, the author
- Explains frey's moral argument for vegetarianism and the effect that meat eating might have on the character of humans.
- Explains that vegetarian food is among the healthiest foods available to mankind.
- Explains that vegetarians are at lesser risk for obesity, atonic [reduced muscle tone] constipation, lung cancer, and alcoholism.
- Explains frey's moral argument for vegetarianism and the effect that meat eating might have on the character of humans.
- Explains that vegetarian food is among the healthiest foods available to mankind.
- Explains that vegetarians are at lesser risk for obesity, atonic [reduced muscle tone] constipation, lung cancer, and alcoholism.
- Argues that the liberal use of antibiotics in animal feed may build immunity in animals and, through them, in us, to these drugs.
- Cites farley, dixie, and roberts, john. the dietian's guide to vegetarian diets: issues and applications.
- Explains that vegetarians are the new breed of healthy americans who refuse to poison themselves with fats, cholesterol, and other harmful additives that come from meat.
- Explains that the lacto-vegetarian diet allows the consumption of milk and other milk products, but does not include eggs. the vegan diet is the most strict of all the vegetarian diets.
- Explains that the us department of agriculture and health and human services' food guide pyramid recommends servings of bread, rice, cereal, and pasta 6 to 11 times per day.
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- Explains the history of vegetarianism and the reasons for it. vegetarian diets are better than those containing meat because of animal abuse, environmental damage, and health benefits.
- Explains that vegetarianism has existed since before recorded history, and for thousands of years cultures have followed meatless diets for religious reasons.
- Opines that vegetarian diets are better than those containing meat because of the abuse of animals. the use of an electric stunner sometimes fails and does not make pigs unconscious.
- Explains the history of vegetarianism and the reasons for it. vegetarian diets are better than those containing meat because of animal abuse, environmental damage, and health benefits.
- Explains that vegetarianism has existed since before recorded history, and for thousands of years cultures have followed meatless diets for religious reasons.
- Opines that vegetarian diets are better than those containing meat because of the abuse of animals. the use of an electric stunner sometimes fails and does not make pigs unconscious.
- Explains that vegetarian diets are better than meat-containing diet because of the environmental damage. the amount of grain and water it takes to grow livestock could reduce hunger in america if those resources were placed towards feeding humans instead.
- Explains the health benefits of vegetarian diets over those containing meat. red meat can increase blood cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer, while fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber and other minerals.
- Argues that vegetarian diets lack the proper nutrients to stay healthy. the marathon runner scott jurek is a great example.
- Opines that vegetarian diets can't taste good. there are recipes without meat for every branch of food. mexican food lovers can enjoy bean enchiladas, dirty rice, and veggie tacos.
- Explains that vegetarianism is an all-around better diet than one containing meat. limiting meat consumption can start a person on the path to eventually being meatless.
- Explains that heart disease, cancer, and stroke are all preventable by having a healthy diet. vegetarianism reduces the chances of all of these sicknesses.
- Cites barnard, neil, and jaros, anthony. vegetarian beginners guide.
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- Explains that hindus believe in a simple but complex concept of oneness, which hints at the notion that god is the connection between all beings and things in the universe.
- Explains isaac newton's third law of motion, which states "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." hindus believe karma works off the principle of causality where a good deed or intent will result in good benefit.
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- Argues that it is immoral to subdue animals to inhumane conditions for the purposes of efficiency and human food consumption.
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- Explains that non-vegetarians are similar to or slightly higher, but is influenced in the united states by adoption of many healthy lifestyle habits in addition to diet, such as not smoking, abstinence or moderation in alcohol use.
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- Quotes john vanderveen, ph.d., director of the fda's office of plant and dairy foods and beverages, as saying the more you restrict your diet, the harder it is to get nutrients.
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- Explains that the diet that americans live off of today is created out of capitalism. the diet has become more processed and fried foods.
- Explains that japan has a better health risk than the u.s. because of their wise decision making on what they eat and the portions of food they partake of.
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- Opines that america needs to stop being selfish and filled with greed for money. industry could care less about the health of our people as long as they are getting paid.
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- Opines that the american diet is spiraling backwards and out of control due to inadequate nutrition, which over time increases numerous health risks.
- Explains that americans consume way too many calories. calorie balance refers to the relationship between calories consumed and calories expended in normal body functions and through physical activity.
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- Opines that the american diet is spiraling backwards and out of control due to inadequate nutrition, which over time increases numerous health risks.
- Explains that americans consume way too many calories. calorie balance refers to the relationship between calories consumed and calories expended in normal body functions and through physical activity.
- Opines that nutrition education is needed in elementary and middle school years. they state that healthy eating in childhood and adolescence is important for proper growth and development.
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- Explains that the transition in food production has led to more food consumption with easily accessible and long lasting pre-made/pre-packaged foods. technological innovations such as vacuum packing, deep freezing, preservatives, artificial flavors, mass productions of many new foods, and the microwave have made cooking a lot easier and cheaper.
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- Opines that the american diet needs some tweaking and fixing or these health problems, short lifespans, and obesity rates will keep skyrocketing.
- Cites avena, nicole, childhood obesity facts from the centers for disease control and prevention.
- Describes ferguson, christopher j., monica e. muoz, and maria r. medrano's findings in the journal of pediatrics.
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- Argues that humans have eaten meat as a source of sustenance for as long as they have existed as hunter-gatherer species and the human genome structure has changed less than 0.002% in the last 40,000 years.
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- Argues that humans have eaten meat as a source of sustenance for as long as they have existed as hunter-gatherer species and the human genome structure has changed less than 0.002% in the last 40,000 years.
- Argues that vegetarian diets are more sustainable than those with meat, and that the american heart association's statement proves it wrong.
- Explains that vegetarian diets reduce the risk for chronic degenerative diseases such as obesity, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
- Argues that the meat industry tolerates and promotes violence and cruelty. the u.s. department of agriculture does nothing to promote the safety of the animals.
- Analyzes how fuentes, a worker who handles live cattle, offers his experience in working with the animals. it is verified that they are casually and most commonly tortured alive before dying.
- Explains that the meat industry provides countless jobs to americans and vastly benefits the economy.
- Opines that a ban on the production and consumption of meat products could save the lives of both animals and people across the united states.
- Explains that while a vegetarian diet provides benefits, it also has shortcomings. meat provides necessary nutrients that are hard to find in most vegetarian foods.
1958 wordsRead More - Respecting All Lifeanalytical essayAccording to Mohandas Gandhi, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Through this quotation, Gandhi stresses a requirement for equality between humans and animals. Though animals may be of a lower life form than humans, Gandhi suggests that their lives are no less deserving of respect and reverence. As such, one can argue that because humans do not eat other humans, there is no conscionable excuse for a human to eat an animal. A vegetarian is a person who has a strict diet abstaining from eating meat. Vegetarians devote themselves to a lifestyle centered on a plant-based food source. A vegetarian diet is the most humane type of lifestyle because it frees animals from the heartbreaking cruelty of today’s factory farming, it gives the body nutritional benefits, and it lessens the burden on the planet while being eco-friendly.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that in the meat industry, each defenseless animal suffers in a different way.
- Explains that birds in the poultry industry suffer from crippling legs that cannot adapt to support their rapid weight gain. they are violently pulled from their cages and hung by their feet as they pass through an electrified tub of water.
- Explains the benefits of a plant-based diet, which is lower in fat than an omnivore's diet. the increase in dietary fiber is one of the main sources of many healthy advantages.
- Explains that in the meat industry, each defenseless animal suffers in a different way.
- Explains that birds in the poultry industry suffer from crippling legs that cannot adapt to support their rapid weight gain. they are violently pulled from their cages and hung by their feet as they pass through an electrified tub of water.
- Explains the benefits of a plant-based diet, which is lower in fat than an omnivore's diet. the increase in dietary fiber is one of the main sources of many healthy advantages.
- Argues that a vegetarian diet is the most humane type of lifestyle because it frees animals from the heartbreaking cruelty of today's factory farming.
- Explains that a meatless diet can save consumers from cancer, strokes, and heart disease.
- Explains that vegetarianism can help solve environmental issues such as water pollution, soil erosion, and energy shortages.
1902 wordsRead More - Animal, Vegetable, Miserable By Gary Steineranalytical essayTo begin with, many people view this differently. The ones who completely agree with veganism or vegetarianism, the ones who are just like oh heck no I love my meat, and then the ones who just don't care about it. For instiants, “I’m happy to eat with nonvegetarians.” (851) the feelings this writer was
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how gary steiner's article "animal, vegetable, miserable" illustrates that people misinterpret the way humans use animals for their happiness.
- Opines that many people view veganism differently. they agree with the writer's feelings that he was happy to eat with non-vegetarians.
- Analyzes how steiner points out the different ways people may view this situation. if people cared about the way animals were being treated, they would have to make a difficult choice in consuming any animal products.
- Analyzes how gary steiner's article "animal, vegetable, miserable" illustrates that people misinterpret the way humans use animals for their happiness.
- Opines that many people view veganism differently. they agree with the writer's feelings that he was happy to eat with non-vegetarians.
- Analyzes how steiner points out the different ways people may view this situation. if people cared about the way animals were being treated, they would have to make a difficult choice in consuming any animal products.
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