There are a number of people who believe the only way to maintain good health while benefitting the environment at large is by refraining from eating meat and fish. In this essay, I will discuss this thinking and share my opinion on my matter. Firstly, I will consider the environmental benefits of being vegetarian. Then, I will consider the health implications of eating a meat free diet. Environmental benefit is major factor that leads people to choose a vegetarian diet. The source of all non-vegetarian food is animals and to eat a non-vegetarian meal means to kill an animal. Many people think of it as an ethical issue which is why they find it difficult to eat fish and meats. For example, it is now widely known that feeding a cow costs a lot of money due to the amount of food needed to be grown to feed the cow. It is much more environmentally friendly to eat vegetables than a cow. Some people shift towards vegetarianism due to health concerns believing that eating too m...