USA Today reports
that the average meat-eater eats a whopping 7,000 animals in the course of a
lifetime.
that the average meat-eater eats a whopping 7,000 animals in the course of a
lifetime.
This roughly breaks down to 11 cows, 27 pigs, 2,400
chickens, 80 turkeys, 30 sheep, and 4,500 fish.
chickens, 80 turkeys, 30 sheep, and 4,500 fish.
While that sheer number alone is shocking enough, consider
this: nine billion land animals are
slaughtered in the United State every year.
this: nine billion land animals are
slaughtered in the United State every year.
Over 95 percent of those animals are raised on cruel factory
farms. These industrial operations treat animals as mere commodities. Most
farmed animals are kept in filthy, windowless sheds where they never see the
sun or feel the earth beneath their feet. Many are confined in cages so small
they can’t turn around, spread their wings, or lie down comfortably.
farms. These industrial operations treat animals as mere commodities. Most
farmed animals are kept in filthy, windowless sheds where they never see the
sun or feel the earth beneath their feet. Many are confined in cages so small
they can’t turn around, spread their wings, or lie down comfortably.
See for yourself:
Luckily, none of us needs to eat meat, dairy, or eggs. A
vegan diet is not only healthy and delicious, it saves the lives of over 30
animals a year. Visit ChooseVeg.com today for free recipes and tips.
vegan diet is not only healthy and delicious, it saves the lives of over 30
animals a year. Visit ChooseVeg.com today for free recipes and tips.
