Benefits Of Veganism

When Adam and Eve were created, the both did not consume any meat instead they had a vegan lifestyle. The bible states that God granted Adam and Eve the privilege to eat plants and herbs (Genesis 1:29). It was then when Adam and Eve partook the forbidden fruit from the tree of good and evil, sin was brought upon the world, and the consumption of meat followed. Humans were not designed to eat meat; thus, meat is not necessary for survival. One will ponder what veganism is. Well, being vegan is like being vegetarian, but on steroids. Veganism is more than just a diet; veganism is a lifestyle. A vegan diet is composed of plant-based foods only; they do not eat anything processed with animal products. In addition to this, vegans refrain from clothing made from animals and products that have been tested on them. Living a vegan lifestyle will benefit the planet by means of promoting a healthier lifestyle and saving the lives of animals.

Living a vegan lifestyle promotes a healthier one by eliminating meat and

People will argue that eliminating meat intake means eliminating the source of protein the body needs. However, this is not true because meat is not the only source of protein. Beans, soy, quinoa, seeds and nuts are packed with protein and is considered vegan (Fetting-Schlerf, 2012). In fact, vegetables are packed with protein as well. Broccoli contains more protein than steak and spinach contains about the equal amount as chicken and fish (Stoll, 2013). People will argue that animals cannot feel nor understand pain. This is not true; animals do feel and understand pain. Benjamin Franklin said, “all the inferior creatures when hurt do cry and fend forth their complaints to their maker.” Humans and animals are created by the same God. However, humans refuse and neglect to treat animals with respect. Neglect to treat animals with value besides being food, fashion and a