So a large number of people across the world are vegan and vegetarian. There are many reasons why people chose this lifestyle, and it's often not just because they dislike the taste of meat. Many people automatically enjoy the taste of meat because from a young age we are normalized to it. Different meats are viewed as something totally savory and many think that it's the only option for a truly delicious meal. However amazing one may find meat, there are reasons to maybe consider taking it out of your diet.
The number one reason and probably most common is due to ethics. For every piece of meat consumed, an animal had to die. Humans are actually designed to be herbivores. The killing of an animal just for their meat is unethical, as well as unnecessary.
Another reason that many people turn to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle is due to the health benefits. It is scientifically proven that it is far healthier to eat a diet that is mostly plant-based. One can still get huge amounts of minerals from plants that are often associated with meat or animal products, such as protein, calcium and iron. Cutting out meat can help lower your risks to serious diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
Lastly, a large reason to consider going vegan or vegetarian is to lower your carbon footprint. The production of animal products causes a great strain on the environment. One of these is the constant deforestation for pastures. While some may argue that growing crops could cause the same thing, a significantly lower amount of crops is necessary to sustain vegan or vegetarian lifestyles.
We live in a world where eating meat is unnecessary. Human beings can survive on plant based products alone. There are tons of alternatives to meat and great ways to flavor plants like meat. An example is using liquid smoke or barbecue sauce in cooking. Consider a lifestyle change, not only for the sake of the environment, but also for yourself.