A vegetarian is someone living on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with or without the use of dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, or slaughter by-products. - The vegetarian society -

A vegetarian is someone living on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with or without the use of dairy products and eggs.

A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, or slaughter by-products.

- The vegetarian society -

WHO is vegetarian ?

More than 5 Million adults vegetarians in the USA Vegetarian Resource Group, 2006

But…

400 Million of Indians Hindu -CNN-IBN State of the Nation Survey

And many bright people

Some won olympic gold medals “… my best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet.” - Carl Lewis -

Some won academy awards “ I try to stick to a vegan diet heavy on fruit, vegetables, tofu, and other soy products.” - Clint Eastwood -

Some won the Nobel prize “ So I am living without fats, without meat, without fish, but am feeling quite well this way.” - Albert Einstein -

Some are acting in Star Wars “ I am a very strict vegetarian. ...I just really, really love animals, and I act on my values.” - Nathalie Portman -

“ I grew up thinking [...]that special diets were for old people, like my Aunt Mannie [...] I began my special, nonfat vegetarian diet at half their age. “ - Michael Eisner – Former CEO of Walt Disney Company Some are successful business men

“ My refusing to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity.” - Benjamin Franklin - Some are Founding Fathers of the USA

Some are very young “ THAT'S IT!!! I can't live in a house with this prehistoric carnivore! I AM OUT OF HERE!!!“ - The Simpsons : Lisa the Vegetarian – Ep. 133

Vegetarianism was their choice.

Vegetarianism

was

their

choice.

Why not yours ?

1.

For animals

How many animals are killed for food each year in the US ?

10 million Livestock Slaughter - 2006; USDA-NASS, 2007

40 million Livestock Slaughter - 2006; USDA-NASS, 2007

120 million Livestock Slaughter - 2006; USDA-NASS, 2007

300 million Poultry slaughter - 2006; USDA-NASS, 2007

And the winner is …?

10 B illion Poultry slaughter - 2006; USDA-NASS, 2007

That is...

40 million per work day

Slaughtering must be a great business

“ If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.” - Paul McCartney- Animal cruelty !!!

Animal cruelty !!!

Animal cruelty !!!

Why ? For proteins ?

You will find proteins in raw nuts

in beans

in grains

Internet offers many vegetarian recipes...

… that allow you to find all elements and vitamins your body needs

2.

For your health

Vegetarians have lower rates of hypertension Berkow & Barnard 2005, Nutrition Reviews

Vegetarians have 25% lower mortality from ischemic heart disease Key TJ, et al. Am J Clin Nutr 1999

Vegetarians are 40 % less likely to develop cancer compared to meat-eaters Thorogood M, Mann J, Appleby P, McPherson Br Med J 1994. Chang-Claude J, Frentzel-Beyme R, Eilber U. Epidemiology 1992 Chang-Claude J, Frentzel-Beyme R.. Int J Epidemiol 1993

Regular meat consumption increases colon cancer risk by 300 % Giovannucci E, Rimm EB, Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA, Ascherio A, Willett WC. Cancer Res 1994 Willett WC, Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA, Rosner BA, Speizer FE N Engl J Med 1990

Vegetarians are at a lower risk for osteoporosis. Because animal products force calcium out of the body.

Vegetarian have lower body mass indices American Dietetic Association, 2003

And at the ...

Vegetarians live 6 to 10 years longer than meat eaters John Robbins, The Food Revolution, Conari Press: Boston, 2001

But, be careful...

Regular intake of vitamin B12 is important to meet nutritional needs.

3.

For the World

How many human beings could be fed each year from the grain and soybeans that go to livestock in the US?

1.3 Billion earthsave.org

How many tons of vegetable proteins do you need to produce one ton of animal protein?

6 tons Vegetable proteins Animal proteins 1 tons from Wegmann, 1997

How many vegetarians can live on the resources needed to feed only one meat eater?

14 veggies Wegmann, 1997 1 meat eater =

How many gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of California beef ?

5,000 University of California Agricultural Extension But only 5 for one pound of wheat

A yearly beef habit of an average family of four requires the consumption of more than gallons fuel. Jeremy Rifkins – Beyond Beef - 260

Tranport account for of the global greenhouse gaz emission 14% FAO, 2006 - (in CO2 equivalent)

How much for livestock farming ?

of the greenhouse gas emission 18% FAO, 2006 -

of methane (CH 4 ) emission 37% FAO, 2006 -

of Nitrous Oxyde (N 2 ) emission 65% FAO, 2006 -

of Ammonia (NH 3 ) emission originate from livestock production FAO, 2006 - 65%

All that means...

Air pollution

Soil pollution

Water pollution

Acid rains

FAO, 2006 -

In south america, of deforested area has been converted to livestock pasture 70% FAO, 2006 -

All that is our Inconvenient Truth

As a conclusion...

GO VEG !!!

Or at least... ...eat less meat.

Or at the very least... ...think about what is in your plate. ?