Why people become vegetarians

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There are as many reasons for becoming vegetarian as there are vegetarians; it's a highly personal and individual decision to make. The original meaning of the word implies a balanced philosophical and moral sense of life, a lot more than just a diet of vegetables and fruits. With the growing awareness of the importance of healthy food, many people are also becoming vegetarian because it matches the kind of low fat, high fibre diet recommended by dieticians and doctors. Concern about the environment is another factor as people become more aware of the effect raising animals for their meat is having on the environment. “One of the greatest gifts you can give to the planet is to choose to become vegetarian, or even better a vegan.” – Julia Butterfly Hill