Vegetarianism

Being a vegitarian means for some reason you dont eat meat, however some dont eat fish or gelatin etc. I have always thought that vegetarianism was a great idea, just not for me. I think that it is great that some people feel so strongly against animal welfare that they become a vegitarian. I personally cant stand the way that some animals are treated in order for us to eat their meat, however my love for meat has simply stopped me from persuing becoming a vegitarian. It was not until i watched a programme called "Blood Sweat And Takeaways" that really hit home for me how badly these aninals are treated. I sat and watched while chickens were piled up on ...  Read the complete review

Vegetarianism is one of those incredibly devisive issues that seems to force both vegetarians and meat eaters to adopt a "you're either with us or against us" mentality. I remember during my Fresher's week here in York, I spent two hours being harrassed by a vegetarian because I was one of those filthy meat eaters. So what are the pros and cons of vegetarianism? (N.b. throughout this article when referring to vegetarianism I mean someone who does not eat meat or fish, but will eat dairy products such as milk and eggs). The Good (the pros of vegetarianism): Health. Government targets state we should eat five portions of fruit and veg a day. ...  Read the complete review

I have been a vegetarian since I was four years old (I am now 28), and I found my grandad plucking the Christmas turkey! However my mam was a strict vegetarian so this probably had an influence on me. My mam passed over when I was six years old and my auntie took over the care of me for a while. She used to give me Findus Crispy Pancakes for my tea; I had no idea that they had meat in them or I would never have eaten them! I remember my auntie's German friend coming round and giving me a big lecture about how children need meat to make them strong, etc. I hated that woman! I was then raised by my nana and grandad from the age of seven. My grandad ...  Read the complete review

Why were animals put on earth? I think this question istems the debate about vegetarianism. I think the biggest reason is for them to be eaten. They aren't put here to be appreciated in the same ways we must appreciate each others as human beings; they weren't put here for us to look at. They were put here to be a part of the food-chain, humans at the top. But i have to say, hats off to vegetarians who sacrifice such good, nutritious food for how they feel and what their believes are. I really appreciate that. But i don't feel the same way and i don't think i ever will. I don't believe in killing animals for no reason though - that's just unethical. And i think animals ...  Read the complete review

A veggie speaks out for animals who can't speak for themselves and for farmers who are so often forgotten....... I have been vegetarian since I was 22. Prior to that I was brought up in a Lancashire family who loved meat and we ate it most days. I don't want to criticise meat eaters because I feel there is too much of that going on but just to explain my reasons for adopting this way of life, which I don't regret and which has been part of who I am. My childhood meals were Hotpot and Meat and Potato Pie. My gran lived to be 102 on this diet and she thrived on it! I became a vegetarian for many reasons but the main one was a love of animals. It isn't ...  Read the complete review