Why we should eat less meat?

Meatless lifestyle is better for us. It is not true that we can only get the protein that our body's need from meat. There are millions of people around the world getting along just fine on plant protein diets. I found from the magazine some of the interesting advantages of eating less meat:

• Decreased risk of disease.Vegetarian populations are remarkably free of the killer diseases that are ravishing Westernized countries.
• Healthier longevity. Statistically, vegetarians are thinner, healthier, and live longer than the average person.
• Increased food safety. As soon as an animal dies, enzymes are released which begin the process of decay. Proper preservation of meat is a continuing challenge. Animals ingest and store chemicals in their bodies from the fertilizers and pesticides used on their food. Inspectors must check carcasses rapidly, making careful examinations difficult. Random sampling reveals that meat frequently contains residues of growth hormones and antibiotics. Although there are laws controlling this, they are difficult to enforce. Today most food animals are raised on feedlots or contained in cages, with practically no exercise. The meat from these animals may contain up to twice as much fat as the meat from range-fed and free farm animals.
• Environmental protection. Some 25 gallons of water will produce one pound of wheat, whereas 2,500 gallons are needed to produce one pound of beef.