Teens turn vegetarian for health - their own and animals'

...Recent studies have shown that vegetarians live an average of six to 10 years longer than meat-eaters...

7 January 2010

Vegetarianism seems to be a rising and popular trend among teens. More and more every year are taking the pledge to be meat-free.

Some people may argue that a vegetarian diet lacks proper nutrition, but according to the American Dietetic Association, "vegetarianism is the way to live a healthy life, by beating heart disease, avoiding obesity and providing great sources of protein, iron and calcium."...

Source: Teens turn vegetarian for health - their own and animals'