I did not become a vegetarian for my health, I did it for the health of the chickens.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The motivation for vegetarianism here is animal welfare, not personal health.
- In plain terms
- I eat this way to help chickens, not myself.
- What can you take from it?
- Ethical eating focuses on others, not just self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you eat what you eat?
- Who benefits from your choices?
Another view
Health benefits often accompany ethical eating regardless of intent.
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