A vegetarian diet has received much attention, especially about weight. There are several reasons why people adopt a vegetarian diet and a couple of counterarguments against it. Most people who claim to be vegetarians do so for health reasons. However, they seem to be less devoted to their diet that once in a while, they shift to animal protein.
Others follow a meatless diet for their religious and ethical stands. Those motivated by religion tend to be more dedicated to vegetarianism, although they have received much criticism for their choices. In my opinion, people do not follow a vegetarian diet, and those who attempt end up quitting after some time.
The main reason why most people cannot sustain a vegetarian diet is its inadequacy in nutritional benefits. Vegetarianism deprives the body of essential proteins which cannot be found in fruits and vegetables. People who adopt a meatless diet are at a high risk of stroke compared to meat-eaters. Moreover, many vegetables and fruits are proven to have high-calorie content, unhealthy for the body. Over time, people realize that a vegetarian diet worsens their health and resumes their normal eating habits.
A vegetarian diet is expensive to maintain due to the high cost of some fruits and vegetables. Most people living in urban areas have to purchase vegetables and fruits at high prices. In addition, some vegetables necessary for healthy eating, such as taro roots, dandelion, and beetroots, are rare in some urban centers. The high demand and less supply of essential fruits and vegetables have raised their prices, making them unavailable to many people.
In conclusion, the unavailability of vegetarian foods coupled with the expense and inefficiency has hindered many people from adopting and sustaining a vegetarian diet. In its place, people have continued taking meat while desiring to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The high rate of obesity and heart diseases is associated with meat-eating, indicating that many people have not embraced vegetarianism despite the ongoing campaigns for meatless eating.