Today, being a vegan is very common amongst people. Veganism refers to as the way of nutrition and eating without using any animal products, such as meat, eggs, dairy products, etc. Most protein that we consume comes from the meat and dairy we eat. However, vegans say that we do not need to eat meat to be healthy. Maybe they're right, but will this really stop the meat and dairy produce and turn the world into a vegan community?

its going to take a lot of commitment if you really want to turn the world into a vegan community, i feel like theres always going to be people who just wont stop eating meat.

As well as there will always be people that will want to eat meat. There will never be a balance, in my honest opinion.

Becoming a vegan seems like a very healthy option that is good for the environment.  It would take a lot of hard work and wouldn't be enjoyable, but people could adapt.  I think that it would be easier to be a vegetarian, and then if you want to go further become a vegan.

I think it's good idea, I just think it's unrealistic. From the beginning and on, we've been eating animals. I'm not saying that their sole purpose is to feed us, but they help create a healthy diet. I give props to the people who stay with veganism for a long time, that could never happen for me. Some countries are too privileged and rely too much the food that animals supply and what they produce. Trying to get a country of people to stop eating cookies, virtually impossible. In theory, it's a great idea, but when you try and actually act upon it, I wish you the best of luck.

In recent scientific studies, high level scientists have discovered that humans were never actually adept to consume the flesh of living creatures. The basis for this evidence lies in the process of both the digestive system and the teeth. Most of all the non vegan foods were discovered by flukes and accidents. . . If we would never have thought to pluck a chickens menstrual cycle, or pull on a cow's appendage. we would never have milk or eggs. In closing, I fully support veganism. It's raw, natural, and overall better for peoples wellbeing.

Veganism is in fact a healthier way of nutrition. However, people will still think it's ironical to stop eating meat and produce because "we have been doing it since the beginning of time". Despite the fact that animals are cruelly treated and killed, meat is not as biodegradable as other natural products and therefore affects the environment  more than it should. It cannot be used for composting and it takes much longer to disintegrate to the ground. Meat produce also comes with the amount of pollution that comes from the industries that are not a butchers shop.

Though I agree veganism is a very healthy and ecofriendly lifestyle, it is simply not accessible to many people. With half of the world living in poverty, these people cannot afford to think about ethics and the well being of the world. They are in poverty, and will eat what they can, whether its meat or not. The world will never be a vegan community, as there will always be people who's only worry can be avoiding starvation for them and their families. Also, in the US, fresh produce can be very expensive or difficult to purchase for those 20% living on food stamps or those living in "food deserts' - urban areas in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food.

I personally have gone vegan for a little while. While being a vegan is healthy for the environment, I personally think that you need to eat meat too to satisfy your hunger and for protein. I was always in a bad mood and was constantly hungry, I needed more food to fill me up. I do not think that it is realistic for everyone to become vegan. Though I congratulate the people who are vegan, yall are doing good things for the environment. We people who are not vegans have other ways to reduce our carbon footprint such as eating locally grown food.

I love the idea of veganism and have actually been thinking of converting for a while. Its a little hard for me since I'm living with my family who always eats meat and dairy products. But I believe veganism does make a difference. If more people were vegan, it would really benefit the environment. Even those who are vegan now  are making a difference. According to the Vegetarian Times, 7.3 million Americans follow a vegetarian based diet. Of those 7.3 million, 1 million are vegan. Factory farming is one nasty industry that is said to account for a lot of the world's methane emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. Not to mention the animals are treated like machines. I think those who choose to live a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle are truly making a difference because the more people who adopt this lifestyle, the lower the demand (and supply!) for meat and dairy products. Another option for meat and dairy lovers would be to speak up against the environmenta l harm done by factory farming, lower their consumption of meat and dairy products, and demand better conditions for these animals.

hola natalia

I agree that veganism can be very healthy for certain people but also that it is not feasible for the entire world to become vegan as many sources of protein in place of meat are not available to much of the human population. In contrast, I also believe that the environmental impacts of going vegan are much less that those of regularly eating meat and other animal products. At the same time, much of the shipping issues with meat can also apply to vegetable products. In some instances it may outweigh the impact of locally farmed meat (http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/78/3/664S.short)  It would be great if more of the population, particularly in the U.S., adopted the vegan lifestyle and could help solve other health problems like the obesity epidemic. It depends on how people go about it in order to minimize their environmental impact.

All your opinions are very strong. Veganism is a great way of having a better lifestyle, but also it would be impossible to turn everyone into a vegan.

veganism actually is useless, there is a certain number of animals that give us meat that are intended to die so we have meat and a balanced diet, veganism is doing nothing but messing with our diets, actually the problem here is the over popullation

I agree with what Rolando said, and he's right. Veganism is useless, I meaning some ways it is, but most of the times it's not. It's way better to have a balanced diet instead of eating just vegetables, I mean because other wise why are there so many types of food?

Natalia, I agree that veganism cannot stop meat and dairy production; it is unlikely that the whole world will ever adopt a vegan lifestyle. However, I believe that it is unwarranted to state that veganism is useless because it it a matter of personal choice. Many choose to become vegan out of compassion for animals, to reduce environmental damage caused by meat and dairy manufacturing, or for their own personal health reasons. For example, I attended a seminar on veganism and the speaker explained that the main cause of  the deforestation of the Amazon rain forest is to make room for cattle ranching. The meat and dairy industries pose serious threats to our environmental safety and veganism is one way people seek to solve this problem.

Natalia, I agree with your statement about how vegetarianism can benefit our carbon footprint. I also recognize the points of people who argue that it is unlikely and unrealistic for everyone to become vegans. However, to extend upon your statement, a compromise may be the most effective rout. The vast majority of pollution and green house gasses that come from the animal production for food is from cows and pigs, whereas most poultry and fish produces significantly less.  If people were to exclude development and consumption of just cows and pigs it would have a monumental impact on climate change, without entirely eliminating meat from out diets. I, personally, and my family, already do not eat beef or pork, only eating poultry and seafood products for meat. I have found that it is actually a very healthy and well balanced diet that anyone is capable of. I suggest, rather than a rapid transition, we compromise originally and move from there.

Oscar and Rolando, if you don't agree or have nothing productive to say, then please leave. As for Victoria and Gabriel, both your statements are very strong. I agree one hundred percent with you. The fact that we are destroying entire forests and environmental places is devastating news for us. One good alternative for this, is to make awareness about animal produce and promote vegetarianism. This would help significantly to reduce the carbon dioxide emission. Thank you for your ideas!

agreed

I am just telling you my point of view, that is what I think, and after reading Victorias and Gabriel´s response, I may have changed my opinion about veganism.