Globally, meat consumption is on the rise with each passing day. When making purchases we do not hesitate to include different types of meat such as beef, chicken, pork, among others.
But have we ever wondered what effect meat consumption has, not only on us, but globally?
First of all, we must know that meat production is the most polluting industry in the world, surpassing the auto industry and nuclear production.
This is because cows, for example, produce a gas called methane which, when released, pollutes the air.
In addition, we must not ignore the procedures that this industry follows just so that we have a piece of meat on our table.
For example, the procedures that are used in most countries to kill the animals that we consume are extremely painful and extremely cruel. Without forgetting the conditions in which these animals live in the short life they have before being slaughtered.
Now, the consumption of meat not only causes damage to the environment and the animals we consume, but it also causes damage to our health.
In particular, the consumption of meat, especially red and processed meats, are linked to the development of some types of cancer. In addition, by ingesting said food we also ingest the toxins it contains and thereby put the health and functioning of our organs at risk.
Now that we are aware of some of the effects that eating meat has, it is essential that we reflect on whether it is really appropriate or correct for us to continue consuming meat. And finally, that we consider replacing this food with others that are healthier and friendlier with the environment, with animals and with our health.
