what would happen if the world went vegetarian?
Ever asked yourself the journey of a steak from the farm to your plate?
Most people probably have, but only few actually look up how pigs and cows are raised and killed in a closed system.
Largescale-farming is even so brutal, that chickens live and die without seeing sunlight.
Yes, you heard that right!
Now that might not be the case with your local farm.
But it’s reality in parts of the world where meat consumption is very high. Not only that, but cattle farms are also said to contribute their part to climate change, and that’s not so small.
What if we would stop eating meat and dairy products?
Would that actually help us and the planet?
Let's talk about the latest epic scenario!
Steaks, eggs, milk, and other animal products.
From now on and forever, gone!
No one in the world will ever eat these things again. You might enjoy a medium steak like nothing else.
You may start your mornings with cereals and milk, but that’s all history. Because you’re a vegan!
Never thought that would happen right?
Let's say that every person in the world is a vegan from now on. That’ll make it easier for you too!
What are the things that would change?
For one, scientists are claiming for years that cattle farms produce an enormous amount of methane. That’s the fart of a cow basically. Can't put it in easier words. 😉
In 2019 alone, there were a total of almost 95 million cattle and calves in the USA. You heard that right!
And with so many animals, its understandable that they can also contribute a substantial amount to climate change!
- So if we would all go vegan, we would basically stop the animal contribution to climate change from 100% to close to zero!
- Cows and chickens will still be around, but they won't be raised to be processed to food!
- They`ll just live a normal life, like a dog or a cat.
- Pigs, cows, and chickens are also regularly fed with antibiotics. They don’t get it with an injection, but they put it in their food.
- This way farmers and large corporations ensure that the animals don’t get sick.
Therefore when we eat the steak, we take up the substances that are made for animals into our bodies.
And I guess you can imagine that this can't be good, no matter how you look at it! They are specifically designed to treat animals that run on a completely different structure.
So when we eat it, it can cause us numerous different infections and diseases, including cancer. And nobody wants that!
There are many non-animal protein sources that can easily substitute any sort of meat protein.
You might have to eat more of it, but who wouldn't go that path for a healthier lifestyle?
If you ever made chicken in a pan, you probably noticed how much water is pouring out of the meat. That shouldn’t be there in the first place! Companies fill-up the meat with water to make it heavier and appear tastier! Yikes!
So are there any downsides to a vegan lifestyle?
Start-ups are already hitting the market with veggie steaks, chicken nuggets and sausages. Cool right?
The problem however is that the protein in these products comes from GMO vegetables.
Even though headlines around GMO’s are very low, it is known that genetically modified organisms can also cause harm to you in the long-term.
In the end, it's up to you to decide which path you want to go. Eating less meat is definitely not a bad thing, after all, you’re not only doing good for yourself, but also to the environment.
Maybe switch to local farms for your number-one source of meat.
It might be a bit more expensive than in the retail store, but at least you know the animals were treated much better than in any of the mega-farms you have seen on TV.
This is all my opinion, No offense but you can give your opinion in the comment section.
Thanks for reading it. I will be again here, next Saturday!! 🌝
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