Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the world as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

There is a general belief that there are many

health

and environmental benefits to vegetarianism. While I do agree with

this

view, I do not think that vegetarianism is for everyone. The

consumption

of animal products certainly has some

health

consequences. It hurts the environment as well. Some studies have shown that vegetarians tend to live longer than their

meat

or

fish

-eating counterparts. The environmental impacts of non-vegetarianism are even worse. Annually, countless animals are raised, abused and slaughtered to fulfil the demand for

meat

and

fish

worldwide. Framing livestock is one of the major causes of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. If we can reduce the

consumption

of

meat

, the need for raising more animals

also

reduces.

As a result

, the land

that is

being used to raise them can be altered to grow vegetables which in turn produce clean air for the whole planet. Obviously, cutting down on the

consumption

of animal products benefits the whole world.

On the other hand

,

meat

and

fish

are an integral part of many cuisines;

therefore

, being a vegetarian is not an option in many regions of the world. To illustrate, sushi is the most popular Japanese delicacy and without the addition of its main ingredient,

fish

, sushi will not be complete.

Meat

consumption

is particularly common in cold countries. There are

also

some regions where it is difficult to grow vegetables and cereals.

Furthermore

,

fish

and

meat

are excellent sources of proteins and some fatty acids crucial for good

health

. For

this

season,

meat

consumption

is essential for people engaging in strenuous physical activities. Being vegetarian,

for example

, is not a viable option for a bodybuilder or an athlete. In conclusion, even though there are advantages to vegetarianism, I believe that

this

lifestyle is not for everyone. Even so, in my opinion, everyone should make an effort to cut down on their

consumption

of animal foods. That way they can improve their

health

and save the planet from tons of greenhouse gases.