Regarding ethics, a vegan diet eliminates a tremendous amount of killing. The average U.S. resident eats more than 40 chickens a year, as well as a substantial amount of beef and pork. Thus, every one person switching to a vegan diet keeps dozens of animals out of the slaughterhouse each year. And, regarding the environment, cattle grazing is widely considered among environmental advocates to be the largest single cause of wildlife loss and acreage destruction in the United States. A. Many paths lead to veganism.
Some people begin as a result of their love for animals.
Actively boycotting products and industries that exploit animals is a powerful statement. Other people become vegan because they are concerned about the quality of life on the planet, which cannot be sustained given the prevailing meat-centered diet. Some people begin to make diet changes for their own health and then discover the ethical and environmental reasons to go further. A. Experts agree that vegans appear to enjoy equal or better health in comparison to both vegetarians and nonvegetarians. The best short article on the benefits and risks of a vegan diet is the Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets put out by the American Dietetic Association.