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Argumentative Essay On Veganism Vs Vegetarianism

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As time passes by, people are starting to pay more attention to their health which has led some to being meticulous on the food that they eat. They began to alter their usual dietary choices and resort to vegetarianism. The number of vegetarians has been significantly increasing over the years but during those years, such people continue to customize their diets which resulted to the different types of vegetarians. One type has created a diversion in opinions and becomes subjected to never – ending debates – the vegans. Vegans are strict vegetarians, meaning they totally omit any type of meat from their diet. They also do not patronize animal products such as egg, milk, and yogurt. And while vegan diet continues to be promising due to the benefits that it gives, it does not necessarily mean that being a vegan automatically makes you healthier. A vegan cannot claim a healthier status because food variety must be considered to get the best out of one’s meal. Moreover, not all nutrients can be obtained from solely eating fruits and vegetables. These lacking nutrients can be found in the excluded element in a vegan’s diet which is meat. Furthermore, feeding on meat substitutes such as legumes, beans, and soy are not enough to match the …show more content…

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