It is reported that from 2008 to 2015, the number of vegetarians in the United States increased from 7 million to 10 million. That is to say, more and more people realized the advantages of being vegetarians and are willing to eat no meat anymore. Then, what is vegetarianism？ In short, it is a way of living which excludes, as far as is possible, all kinds of meat and fish in one's diet. However, unlike vegans, vegetarians will eat eggs and dairy, as well as use leather or any products made from animals.

 Generally speaking, there are three main reasons to be a vegetarian. First, vegetarianism is beneficial to our environment. If people cut out meat and animal products from their diets, harmful emissions would be reduced greatly because less methane gas will be produced. Second, vegetarianism is considered to be healthier. Scientists found that about 8 million deaths could be avoided per year if the world chooses to go vegan. The main reason may be that eating no meat significantly lessens the risk of heart disease. Third, many people think killing and exploiting animals are cruel. They argue that both animals and human are born to be equal.

Well, though vegetarianism has so many advantages, I think it hard for me to become a vegetarian.