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Some people think everyone should be a vegetarian, because we do not need to eat meat to stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#people #meat
Recently, vegetarianism has become commonplace in many parts of the
world
 with increasing
number
Suggestion
numbers
 of people adapting
this
 kind of lifestyle. While I agree that
this
 practice is likely to benefit the
world
 around us, I find it hard to believe that it is a wise choice for an individual to
make
engage in
do
 to stay healthy. There are a number of environmental advantages that make vegetarianism an attractive option for most people. As the population of the
world
 is predicted to increase in the near future, there will be a
great
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greater
 demand for meat-based products. In order to cater to the needs of rising population, meat-producers will have to expand their businesses to make room for the cattle which can leave deforestation and loss of habitat for a large number of animals in its wake.
In contrast
, farmers growing vegetables and grains do not necessarily use too much space thanks to the modern methods of agriculture
such
 as
aquaponics
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Aquaponics
 and hydroponics.
Also
, growing plants
requires
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require
 far less energy and resources than that of raising cattle. Yet, these benefits do little to alleviate the problems the
world
 is facing today. Supporters
of
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on
by
 vegetarian way of life argue that plant-based
diet
 may offer numerous health benefits.
However
, in my view, one needs to follow a balanced
diet
 to be in good health. On the face of it, it may seem that
vegetarian
Suggestion
a vegetarian diet
diet
 is a healthier choice as it includes only vegetables, fruits and grains, but these products cannot always provide sufficient amount of protein and iron, much-needed ingredients that human body needs to stay in shape. Apparently, embracing
plant
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a plant
-based lifestyle may not necessarily be one-size-fits-all
healthcare
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health care
, for it does not take into consideration the biological needs of
human organism
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the human organism
. In conclusion, leading a vegetarian life may well minimize the harmful effects on the environment, but humans are much better off having a mixed and varied
diet
.
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