They are subjected to 24-hour artificial lighting while being crammed into tiny cages one on top of the other to make it easier to harvest. Most of us in the U.S. don't eat animals because we must in order to survive. We eat them because we want to. We are subjecting animals to torture, damaging the environment unnecessarily and subjecting ourselves to greater risk of disease just to satisfy a desire, not a need. You can get a totally balanced diet without eating meat.
All vegetables contain protein and too much protein consumption is unhealthy.
Grains, legumes and soybeans contain plenty of protein. Vegetarian foods do not have to be boring. For example, veggies and rice with some Teriyaki sauce is delicious and as filling as any meat dish you can think of while being far more healthy for you and easier on animals and the environment. Why not give a vegetarian diet a try and give our environment a break. Visit our Reprint Information page to find out how you can use this article as content on your web site or in your print publication for free.