“So then man tortures and kills millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases. Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals. Meanwhile, some people are dying of sad laughter at the absurdity of man, who kills so easily and so violently, and once a year, sends out cards praying for Peace on Earth.” PeopleMenYearsHumansLooksEarthUsedHuman BeingsAnimalMillionsDyingPrayingDiseaseLaughterHungerCuresCardsTortureVegetarianVeganElsewhereAbsurdityPeace On EarthMalnutritionAnimal WorldFactory FarmingInspirational Animal Author:David C. Coates
“Studies indicate that vegetarians often have lower morbidity and mortality rates. . . . Not only is mortality from coronary artery disease lower in vegetarians than in non-vegetarians, but vegetarian diets have also been successful in arresting coronary artery disease. Scientific data suggest positive relationships between a vegetarian diet and reduced risk for obesity, coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and some types of cancer.” StudySuccessfulRiskTypeDiseaseRateCancerDataDietsMortalityVegetarianObesityDiabetesArteriesVegetarian DietArrestingMorbidityPositive RelationshipHypertension Book:The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World Source: The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World
“Going meat-free can make a huge difference. Studies show that vegetarians are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters and that a vegetarian diet reduces our risk of heart disease by 40 percent and adds seven or more years to our lifespan.” YearsHeartShowsDifferencesStudyRiskHugeDiseasePercentAddSevenAverageMeatDietsPoundsVegetarianLightersHeart DiseaseVegetarian Diet Author:Ingrid Newkirk
“Elsewhere the paper notes that vegetarians and vegans (including athletes) 'meet and exceed requirements' for protein. And, to render the whole we-should-worry-about-getting-enough-protein-and-therefore-eat-meat idea even more useless, other data suggests that excess animal protein intake is linked with osteoporosis, kidney disease, calcium stones in the urinary tract, and some cancers. Despite some persistent confusion, it is clear that vegetarians and vegans tend to have more optimal protein consumption than omnivores.” ShouldIdeasEnoughWholeAnimalWorryClearFoodDiseasePaperStonesNotesIncludingAthleteCancerConfusionDespiteDataUselessMeatVegetarianVeganExcessElsewhereConsumptionRequirementsLinkedPersistentExceedProteinKidneysOptimalEating AnimalsCalciumOsteoporosisMeat IndustryMeat ConsumptionKidney Disease Author:Jonathan Safran Foer
“When we eat vegetarian foods, we needn't worry about what kind of disease our food died from; this makes a joyful meal!” KindWorryDiseaseDiedMealsVegetarianJoyfulVegetarianismVegetarian Food Author:John Harvey Kellogg