Kitty said: Yes.What are the benefits & down-sides in being a vegan?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(What are the benefits & down-sides in being a vegan?),it will help you,my kids.
I'm thinking of becoming one.
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I have been a vegetarian for 12 years and about six months ago became a vegan. Looking at it now, I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. I will explain why I decided to make the switch.
DAIRY
1) 'Male calves, the "byproducts" of the dairy industry, endure 14 to 17 weeks of torment in veal crates so small that they can't even turn around. Female calves often replace their old, worn-out mothers, or are slaughtered soon after birth for the rennet in their stomachs (an ingredient of most commercial cheeses). They are often kept in tiny crates or tethered in stalls for the first few months of their lives, only to grow up to become "milk machines" like their mothers.' (www.milksux.com)
2) Corporate-owned factories where cows are warehoused in huge sheds and treated like milk machines have replaced most small family farms. With genetic manipulation and intensive production technologies, it is common for modern dairy cows to produce 100 pounds of milk a day— 10 times more than they would produce in nature. To keep milk production as high as possible, farmers artificially inseminate cows every year. Growth hormones and unnatural milking schedules cause dairy cows' udders to become painful and so heavy that they sometimes drag on the ground, resulting in frequent infections and overuse of antibiotics. Cows— like all mammals— make milk to feed their own babies— not humans. (www.milksux.com)
EGGS
1) The 245 million chickens raised for their eggs endure a nightmare that lasts several years. These birds are shoved into battery cages that are stacked on top of one another, and excrement (yes, poop) constantly falls onto the birds in the lower cages and into huge manure pits lining the sheds. Disease is widespread in the filthy, cramped sheds—many birds die, and survivors are forced to live with their dead and dying cagemates. As part of a cruel practice called “forced molting,” chickens are often starved for as long as 14 days at a time to shock their bodies into another egg-laying cycle. After two years in these conditions, the hens’ bodies are exhausted, and their egg production drops. These “spent” hens are shipped to slaughterhouses, where their fragile legs are snapped into shackles and their throats are cut. (www.peta2.com)
HEALTH
There are pleanty of sites that will tell you about the health benefits of a vegan diet. Less cancer, heart disease, obesity, gastrointestinal problems and many others. Just do a search for more info.
From my own experience, I can say that any sacrifice I make for the cause only strengthens my resolve that I am doing the right thing. The main downside I can tell you about is that eating out is harder. However, just about everywhere can cater for you, but it takes awhile to get used to asking. For the first few months I tried to avoid having to ask for vegan options because I was worried about a negative reaction. However, this small inconvenience is worth knowing that you are not eating something that has contributed to an industry of torture and death for animals.
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none that i can think of, at least you'll be eating healthily There are many benefits to being a vegan as well as many disadvantages. The health aspect is that you will have a greater deal of energy, due to the source being a primary source (plants) instead of secondary (meat, dairy). You will also be cutting out all of the chemicals added to your food for preservation, most vegan food is organic or lacked the numerous amount of chemicals that other foods have. You will become skinner, I don't know if you need it, but it is a benefit. Plus you will always have the good feeling that you did not have to kill an animal that you could interact with to satisfy your stomach.
The down-sides are more numerous because of society. It is very hard to find vegan resturants, even if you think your food is vegan you need to ask. If you are in California this will be easier but in Iowa, good luck. Shopping can become a difficult task in the beginning, but it is something that once you train yourself you can spot vegan food easily. If you buy Vegetarian magizine or visit peta2.com you can find list of vegan friendly foods. The biggest issue is keeping a good balance of calicum and protein in your diet. Supplements are good but be sure to talk to a doctor to ask what he/she think you should take. You don't want to get sick down the road because of calicum and iron deficency, trust me it sucks.
Good luck, and I hope that this was helpful.
great idea what i've noticed so far: first, i feel better about myself. i feel lighter, both physically, and in my conscience. vegans have greatly reduced rates of most diseases. and i've influenced my brother and my boyfriend to greatly reduce their consumption of animal products, just by being around them and cooking for them.
down-side... well, it's hard to do. i've heard it gets easier, but it's hard for me to give up baked goods, and i need to learn to bake all over again. also, i need to take munchies with me so i won't be stranded somewhere with nothing edible in sight. and there was one miserable incident when everyone at work got free pizza and i was siting there with a really bad burrito while they ate pizza.
the more i learn to make vegan food, the better being vegan gets. good luck!
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