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14
6
Yes No
Debate Score:20
Arguments:17
Total Votes:20
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Is it better to be a vegetarian?

Yes

Side Score: 14
VS.

No

Side Score: 6
3 points

Yes, I think it's better to be a vegetarian. Animals are mistreated in the meat industry and meat isn't necessary for people to eat and isn't good for our bodies so why kill innocent, living-and-breathing animals for our unnecessary gluttony?

Side: yes
2 points

I believe that the food industry does not treat animals well therefore I am a vegetarian. I have seen that it is better to be a vegetarian.

Side: yes
1 point

It's also healthier too because you don't have to deal with animal fat.

Side: yes
1 point

A balanced vegetarian diet lowers the risk of a number of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity.

Side: yes
1 point

Fruits and vegetables are mostly more cost officiant than meat.

Side: yes
1 point

According to World Cancer Research Fund, following a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of cancer

Side: yes
1 point

According to some experts, vegetarians and vegans may live 10 years longer than meat-eaters

Side: yes
1 point

Many doctors claim that vegetarians are 50 percent less likely to develop heart problems.

Side: yes
1 point

Vegetarian diets have a good proportion of three macronutrients that are needed for maintaining good health. These include carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Side: yes
1 point

A vegetarian diet helps maintain perfect weight. Chances of becoming overweight are very less, if you follow a plant-based diet.

Side: yes

I will opine that it is indeed healthier to be a vegetarian.

Side: Yes
1 point

Vegetables and fruits are not best sources of iron and calcium. Moreover, most of the vegetarians have to take supplement to fulfill their daily requirements of both the minerals, unlike those who eat non-veg.

Side: No
1 point

Each of the 9 essential amino acids is not found in vegetarian diets. Inadequacy of this may result in tiredness, moodiness - due to the fluctuation in blood sugar levels, lack of motivation and poor performance at work or during exercise.

Side: No
1 point

Meat is a good source of essential amino acids. A plant-based diet cannot provide as much amino acids as found in non-veg.

Side: No
1 point

According to diet experts, children raised as vegetarians will not get enough nutrients, especially iron, zinc, copper, Vitamin D & Vitamin B12.

Side: No
1 point

Vitamin B12, largely found in meat, is not present in a vegetarian diet. This vitamin is essential for converting protein, fats and carbohydrates into energy.

Side: No
1 point

A plant-based diet may lack some vitamins and minerals, unless a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are included in it.

Side: No