[TSR MAD] No-Meat 2014!

Well, I will not be doing this (I have my own personal and medical reasons), but: I think its for a good cause!

The best, in the opinion of many people! (i.e. trying to reduce global warming)

But, aren't you cutting down more vegetation, that photosynthesise to remove CO2 from atmosphere?

Read the sources

I will soon!

Yes, as will other TSRians.. one day

Youre not meant to bump within an hour of the last post, I got carded once

So, im gunna subtly bump for you

Meh, it has been an hour, just about

last post was by me, 20 mins ago!

Ooohh misread, thought you meant OP

I'm in.

No problem, but at least, by misreading, you got to bump your thread a couple more times

Awesome!

First of all, I'm not sure which forum this should go in, so if it's in the wrong one, I apologise.

OK, as you will have guessed, this is a thread for vegetarianism from TSR MAD.
Why would being vegetarian make a difference?

Firstly, it would help combat global warming. The Norwegian Army have taken up this strategy to reduce its carbon footprint.
http://dailycaller.com/2013/11/20/norwegian-army-goes-vegetarian-to-fight-global-warming/

Here is the theory in more detail (spoilered because there's a lot of text):

This was taken from http://www.earthsave.org/globalwarming.htm

Then there is the obvious argument against animal cruelty; these links should provide some information:
http://www.happycow.net/why_vegetarian.html
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/

Finally, vegetarianism has beneficial effects for you.
From http://brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/nutrition_&_eating_concerns/being_a_vegetarian.php :
What are the health benefits of a vegetarian diet?

According to the ADA, vegetarians are at lower risk for developing:


This is because a healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber. However, even a vegetarian diet can be high in fat if it includes excessive amounts of fatty snack foods, fried foods, whole milk dairy products, and eggs. Therefore, a vegetarian diet, like any healthy diet, must be well planned in order to help prevent and treat certain diseases.
Are there any health risks in becoming a vegetarian?

Some vegans may have intakes for vitamin B-12, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, and occasionally riboflavin that are lower than recommended.


On nutrition:


There is also some information on the Harvard Medical School site:
http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Womens_Health_Watch/2009/October/becoming-a-vegetarian

So, who's up for No-Meat 2014? I'll put names up here!

Who's in?

- Me
- Miser

Good luck guys, I have zero intention of doing this but I hope you all enjoy yourselves and gain a sense of achievement

List looking a bit empty there, buddy