1. Save animals: Ten billion animals are slaughtered each year for the sake of human consumption. It has been proven that humans do not need as much protein as it’s been lead to believe, so why wouldn’t you want to spare these precious animals?
2. Save money: Get more bang for your buck! Buying fruits and vegetables in bulk is extremely easy and extremely cheap. Cut your grocery bill in half!
3. Lose weight: The standard American diet is unfortunately loaded with saturated fats and processed foods. These foods do nothing for the body when it comes to nutrition. Most are loaded with sodium and contain empty calories.
4. It’s simple: Contrary to popular belief, a vegetarian diet is NOT limiting. There’s more to vegetarian life than french fries and pizza. There’s an endless array of options that are delicious and easy to make. Unlike a meat dinner, a vegetarian plant-based dinner could be prepared in under 15 minutes! No more excuses for using frozen dinners.
5. Higher energy levels: The natural sugar in fruit will keep you energized. Too much fat in the diet leads to the arteries not being able to open up properly and not enough Oxygen to get in the bloodstream.
6. Reduce risk of food borne illness: According to the FDA, foods such as red meat, poultry and seafood are frequently the cause of food-borne illness.
7. Healthier lifestyle: You heard about all of the benefits in documentaries such as “Food Inc.,” “Forks Over Knives,” “Fat, Sick” and “Nearly Dead,” now it’s time to put what you learned into action for a happier, healthier you!