Meat, dairy, and eggs should be banned worldwide.

"This is true, however, it's just not easy, and I think we can both agree on that." Con Veganism is mostly difficult because there are insufficient vegan choices at restaurants and not that many vegans worldwide. The more vegans, the easier it would be to be vegan. "Worldwide veganism would bring just as many cons as it would pros." Con Con has not proved this point. Pro has shown how worldwide veganism would help. "But let's take a look at the cons: A radical change: Going vegan is a huge change" Con The status quo is not self justifying. "and can sometimes be even more complicated if you are not allowed to eat certain ingredients such as soy." Con In a previous round the discussion of relying too heavily upon soy was discussed. Over consumption of soy is different than the complete elimination of soy. Relying too heavily upon any ingredient will most likely lead to food allergies. The exception being water. Pro does not think you can get a food allergy from drinking too much water. Soy in moderation is healthier than meat in moderation. Soy has phytonutrients and fiber which meat doesn't have. ""Complete plant proteins are found in soy products, so if you're trying to moderate your intake of soy, you have to learn how to put together complementary foods to form complete vegetarian proteins," says Jackie Keller." Con Pro calls the entire complete vegetarian protein a large misunderstanding. Just eat a variety of vegan foods and enough protein and you will be fine. Your body can synthesize ten out of twenty of the amino acids. "Myths abounded about the necessities of combining certain foods in order to obtain complete protein. In reality, protein deficiencies are uncommon in vegetarians who eat eggs and dairy products, according to the Harvard Women's Health Watch. Vegans, who eat no animal-based foods, can get enough protein by eating nuts, grains and seeds, which offer incomplete proteins that nevertheless meet your body"s needs when consumed responsibly." [30] In summary, don't worry about complete proteins. "Potential interference with existing medical conditions: If you have a condition such as osteoporosis or diabetes, it is critical to consult with your physician and a registered dietitian when starting and implementing a vegan eating plan, as a vegan diet may interfere with your condition." Con There is some question of whether or not the body can use calcium from milk. "The galactose in milk may explain why milk consumption is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fractures, cancer, and premature death." [31]. Calcium can be found in leafy greens like collars and kale . Kale contains 9% calcium and only 33 calories per cup [32]. Soy milk also has a large amount of calcium. [33] As for diabetes. Meat and dairy consumption can cause diabetes and insulin resistance. Fiber and phytonutrients help with blood sugar spikes. "Red-meat consumption is already linked to higher levels of colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke). Now researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have added an increased risk of type 2 (adult onset) diabetes to that list. " [34]. "Low-fat vegetarian and vegan diets are associated with weight loss, increased insulin sensitivity, and improved cardiovascular health." [35]. Links 34 and 35 prove meat and dairy increase the risk of diabetes. Link 31 proves drinking milk increases chances for hip fractures. "Difficulty when dining out: Not many restaurants offer true vegan choices and this can make dining out difficult. Mehta advises carrying vegan foods and snacks to make eating out easier when traveling long distances." Con True, this is why its imperative to ban meat, eggs, and dairy. Then, many more vegan choices would be offered in restaurants. "Loss of essential vitamins and minerals: There is evidence to show vegan diets do not contain vitamin B12, an essential nutrient." Con Some vegan diets are healthier than others. There are supplements. B12 comes from bacteria. Bacteria can be found on raw fruits and vegetables. "There has to be a balance of diet, exercise and a proper fitness regime." Con There is wisdom in these words. If you are sedentary, not matter what diet you are on you will not have ideal health. "So, what is my point, you may ask? Well, I am certain a chicken would put another chicken's life before a human's. While you are thinking about the animals, we have to think about the humans as well..." Con Pro has proven through scholarly peer reviewed journals that a vegan diet is healthier. Even if animals weren't sentient, a vegan diet would still be healthier, the environment would benefit, and land designated to feeding livestock could now feed hungry humans. Pro has once again refuted Con's claims. Save animals, humans' health, the environment, and feed the hungry by eating vegan. Meat, dairy, and eggs should be banned worldwide. Vote Pro. Links 30. http://www.livestrong.com... 31. http://nutritionfacts.org... 32. http://nutritiondata.self.com... 33. http://nutritionfacts.org... 34. http://harvardmagazine.com... 35. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...