THE PROS AND CONS OF BEING A VEGETARIAN

This is a simple research related writing task

People around the world have very different life styles and beliefs; they also have different eating habits. Some, like Buddhists, are vegetarian; some, like Hindus, don’t eat beef; island people, like the Japanese, eat a lot of sea food. One eating habit which is spreading in the modern world is vegetarianism. Do your research and discover the advantages and disadvantages of a vegetarian lifestyle. When you are done, write an essay in which you present the pros and cons to your readers.

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Famous vegetarians

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzP0ausBvQ4

The reasons for going vegetarian:

·         The top ten reasons for going veggie https://www.downtoearth.org/go-veggie/top-10-reasons

Reading material to make notes on

·         Pros and cons of a vegetarian diet http://www.livestrong.com/article/196211-pros-cons-of-a-vegetarian-diet/

·         Meatless in America http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/nutrition/art3457.html

·         Is going vegetarian really better for you http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/vegetarian-diet-better-article-1.1253309  

Videos to watch and make notes on:

·         Being vegetarian: the benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7kwBSRvU7A

·         How healthy is vegetarianism really? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrXgElc0Bb8