Why is part-time vegetarianism gathering traction?
Less animal cruelty Flexitarianism is a beneficial compromise between strict vegetarianism and meat-dominant diets. Most criticism from groups like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is that the meat-producing industry is outlandishly cruel to the animals it raises for slaughter. I’ve made this exact point in explaining why I avoid meat from factory farms. Eating less meat, or buying from farms that raise animals humanely (or a combination of both), will erode the sheer volume of animal cruelty that already takes place. Health benefits from eating less meat Vegetarians also point to the health benefits of their diet. Indeed, emerging research suggests that meat-dominant diets tend to be associated with increased long-term risk of cancer and other diseases. We don’t know what exactly causes this, but we can reason that meat-dominant diets are not ideal for good health. Is full-time vegetarianism healthier than part-time vegetarianism? Maybe. But they’re both better than
