Plant-Based Diet with White Meat: A Balanced Approach to Vegetarianism

I. Introduction a. Topic: Food, health, vegetarianism, vegan b. Problem/Question: Is vegetarianism actually healthy? c. Thesis statement: A plant-based diet supplemented with white meat appears to be the healthiest approach, emphasizing the importance of nutritional balance. d. Supporting claims (more than two) each of which develops the writer's thesis e. Claim / topic sentence

II. Supporting the benefits of plants a. Claim: Plant-based diets offer numerous health benefits. i. Harvard health publishing. (2022, April 15). 'Becoming a vegetarian.' ii. Gale, part of cengage Group. (2021). 'Vegetarianism.' Gale in context: opposing viewpoints. iii. Donatelle, R. J. (2022). 'Health - for health: the basics, 13th edition [eBook edition].' Pearson. b. Explain: Adopting a vegetarian lifestyle can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Additionally, vegetarians often experience lower body weight and fewer digestive issues like constipation and diarrhea.

III. The problem with plants only a. Lack of nutrients i. Gale, part of cengage Group. (2021). 'Vegetarianism.' Gale in context: opposing viewpoints. ii. Cofnas, N. (2018). 'Is vegetarianism healthy for children?' Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(13). iii. Doheny, K. (2019, November 4). 'Are there health downsides to vegetarian diets?' NOURISH by WebMD. b. Explain: Some nutrients, including B12, protein, and iron, may be more difficult to obtain through a purely plant-based diet. This can lead to potential health issues like depression and hair loss.

IV. How to fill the gap a. Claim: Incorporating additional nutrient sources is crucial for those following a plant-based diet. i. Harvard health publishing. (2020, February 1). 'What’s the beef with red meat?' ii. Mayo Clinic. (August 20, 2020). 'Meatless meals: The benefits of eating less meat.' iii. WebMD Editorial Contributors. (2022). 'Health benefits of chicken.' WebMD. b. Explain: While red meat can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, white meat like chicken provides a healthier solution to nutrient deficiencies. Chicken offers a variety of health benefits.

V. Counter Argument a. Claim: Some argue that supplements or beans can adequately meet nutritional needs. However, plant-based sources often contain lower levels of certain nutrients compared to meat. This can make it challenging to obtain sufficient amounts through solely plant-based foods. i. Cofnas, N. (2018). 'Is vegetarianism healthy for children?' Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59 (13).

VI. Conclusion a. Restates the thesis b. Then either i. Calls for a specific response, perspective, or action to solve the problem identified in the intro (what should the reader do?) ii. Shows a new significance or application (so what? why should the reader care?)

Reference lists

Cofnas, N. (2018). 'Is vegetarianism healthy for children?' Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59 (13). 2052 - 2060. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1437024

Donatelle, R. J. (2022). 'Health - for health: the basics, 13 th edition [eBook edition].' Pearson. https://www.pearson.com/store/p/health-the-basics/P200000006989/9780134842783

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Harvard health publishing. (2022, April 15). 'Becoming a vegetarian.' https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian

Healthline. (2020). 'Vitamin B12 Foods for Vegetarians.' https://www.healthline.com/health/vitamin-b12-foods-for-vegetarians#_noHeaderPrefixedContent

Kitchen Daily. (2012). 'How many beans equal the protein of chicken?' https://www.huffpost.com/entry/great-protein-sources_n_1347235

Mayo Clinic. (August 20, 2020). 'Meatless meals: The benefits of eating less meat.' https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/meatless-meals/art-20048193

WebMD Editorial Contributors. (2022). 'Health benefits of chicken.' WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-chicken#:~:text=A%20food%20rich%20in%20protein,the%20risk%20of%20heart%20disease.&text=Chicken%20contains%20the%20a