The Reason
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I do it for the animals, I do it for my health
Choosing a vegan lifestyle is beneficial not only for the animals but for personal health as well

I do it for the earth, I do it for the wealth
Veganism can contribute to the preservation and health of the planet and society's economic assets

I do it for my kids, I do it for myself
Being vegan is important for parents and children alike

Got so many reasons I choose to be vegan
There are numerous reasons to opt for a vegan lifestyle

Do it 'cause I see the land on earth goin' under
Veganism can help in saving the dying earth

Do it 'cause I really wanna end world hunger
The plant-based diet can reduce poverty and address global food scarcity

Do it so I won't be makin' animals suffer
Veganism helps in ending animal cruelty and their suffering

You could go vegan for the health and reap the benefits
Going vegan can provide numerous health benefits to the individual

If you can cut the beef, chicken, pork, and venison
Avoiding meat products can help in achieving a healthy diet

Then you can heal your body using food as your medicine
Plant-based diet can work as a way of healing the body naturally

The proof is in the research, there's mountains of evidence
Research accommodates the health benefits of plant-based diets

You can help prevent all types of disease
Veganism helps in preventing several types of diseases

Cancer, stroke, and diabetes
Veganism can help in avoiding chronic and life-threatening diseases

Try it for yourself and you'll find the truth
Going vegan is a personal experience and can lead to the truth about one's own health

That the food industry keeps you blinded to
The food industry often hides the information about the negative effects of animal products consumption

But they got you gassed up thinkin' protein's the way to go
The food industry promotes meat and protein-based diet as the best, which may not be true

And years old tradition means that you should follow paleo
Tradition can be an obstacle in embracing a healthier lifestyle based on plant-based diets.

And eat more fish for omega 3 ratios
Fish-based diet might seem to be an easy way to achieve required nutrients, but it is not feasible for everyone

And drink the cow's milk or you'll end up with breaking bones
The dairy industry advertises milk as a source of calcium, which is essential for bones, but it might have negative effects as well

The truth is the food pyramid is a scheme
The food pyramid system is not a fair way of promoting diets

And cow's milk makes your bones brittle and weak
Contrary to the popular belief, cow's milk can have negative effects on bones and health

And you can get all the calcium that you need
Calcium is not only obtained through cow's milk, but there are other sources too

And plenty protein just by eatin' your greens
Various plant-based food items are laden with protein, which can be easily consumed as part of a healthy diet

You could go vegan for the animals and help end the sufferin'
Choosing a vegan lifestyle can help in ending animal cruelty and suffering

So much cruelty that the industry is coverin'
Animal cruelty and violence in the food industry is well-hidden from the public

They use a lot of buzz words to trick your brain
The food industry uses advertising strategies to influence consumer behaviors

But there's no such thing as slaughter that's humane
Animal slaughter is a violent practice, even if the industry advertises it as 'humane'

Read the industry's definition of free-range
Even with the free-range label, animals are still subjected to inhumane treatment in the industry

And cage-free simply means they're not in a cage
The term 'cage-free' does not necessarily imply healthy living conditions for animals in the industry

They're still stuffed in a warehouse that's way overcrowded
Animals are kept in highly cramped living conditions in a factory farm

Livin' in their own waste, no room to move around and
The living conditions of animals in the industry are unhygienic, and they cannot exhibit their natural behaviors

They're shipped to the slaughterhouse in sweltering heat
During transportation, animals are subjected to unhealthy and uncontrolled environments

To have their throats slit while hanging upside down by their feet
Animal slaughter is a violent and painful process

Often being poked, prodded, kicked, punched, and beat
Animals in the industry are often subjected to harsh and violent treatment

And this is how your get your organic 'humane' meat
Even with the organic label, animal products can come from violent and inhumane practices

Most animals have it worse than you realize
The harsh and violent treatment of animals in animal products industry usually goes unnoticed

Like being dunked in scalding hot water while they're still alive
Animal slaughter can be a painful process that can lead to violence and cruelty

Or watching their limbs get cut off with their own eyes
The violent treatment of animals in the industry can be a traumatic and painful experience for the animal

But you can help end this madness by changing up your life
Choosing a vegan lifestyle can help in reducing animal cruelty and violence in the food industry

You could go vegan 'cause you really wanna help the oppressed
Veganism can contribute to combating social injustices and oppression in society

And social justice keeps your heart beatin' in your chest
Supporting social justice and fighting oppression can have a positive impact on personal well-being

'Cause too many folks have food insecurities
A lot of communities and individuals suffer from food insecurities and poverty

Food deserts on their properties, they're forced to use commodities
Communities who lack resources and access to healthy food options rely on non-nutritious, unhealthy foods

Do everything they can just to feed their families
Families try their best to provide healthy and nutritious meals for their loved ones, despite limited access to resources

But the local markets only carry empty calories
In low-income areas, access to healthy and nutritious food options is limited

If the government would only quit subsidizing meat
The government can do its part by stopping the subsidies directed towards meat production in order to promote healthy diets for all

We could grow enough healthy food for everyone to eat
Production of healthy food options can be scaled up to meet the nutritional needs of all communities

And the food industry disproportionately
The food industry has a disproportionately negative impact on certain communities

Affects people of color, it's really plain to see
Communities of color are more likely to suffer from the negative impacts of the food industry and limited access to food resources

Slaughterhouses target immigrants to pay the lowest wages
The food industry often exploits vulnerable groups such as immigrant workers

In work conditions so hazardous it's outrageous
Working conditions in the food industry are often unhealthy and unsafe for the employees

And concentrated animal feeding operations
Factory farms have a significant impact on the environment and local communities

Are always placed in low SES locations
Factory farms are often located in low-income areas, negatively impacting the health and well-being of the local communities

So the poor have to live with the consequences
Low-income groups and communities are more likely to suffer from the negative impacts of the food industry

And don't give them healthcare to keep them more defenseless
Neglect for the health and well-being of low-income individuals and communities further exacerbates the problem

You could go vegan for the earth and enjoy what she gives us
Choosing a vegan lifestyle can be beneficial for the environment

Forget the beef, make a taco with the three sisters
Healthy, plant-based foods can also be delicious and satisfying

While nourishin' your body you can nourish the soil
Choosing plant-based foods can also contribute to the health and productivity of the soil

And help protect the water from feces and oil
Animal agriculture contributes to water contamination and pollution, which can be avoided by adopting a vegan lifestyle

When the soil's more healthy so is the food that grows in it
Nutritious soil leads to the growth of healthy foods

And when we only eat plants the food becomes infinite
Plant-based diets provide a wide range of options and can be more sustainable

If we only grow plant foods there's more for us to share
Producing plant-based foods can provide more resource-equity for the entire population

That means more oxygen and more clean air
Plant-based agriculture also contributes to cleaner air and environment

Each year 56 billion animals at least
Several billion animals are slaughtered each year as part of the food industry

Are birthed, enslaved, and then slaughtered for their meat
Animals are bred and subjected to a life of cruelty in factory farms and then slaughtered for meat production

More vegans would mean less animals are birthed
Reducing meat consumption and embracing veganism can help in reducing the demand for animal flesh, reducing animal cruelty and breeding

That's less animals puttin' toxins in the earth
Factory farms can have a negative impact on the environment by pollution and waste

Less feces in the water, less emissions of methane
Animal agriculture is a source of water contamination and emission pollution which plant-based diets can help reduce

Less animals eatin' up all the world's grain
Animal feed is a significant contributor to food scarcity, and reduction in meat demands can help free up a significant amount of food resources.

Less environmental hazards, less asthma and cancer
Reducing meat consumption can have a positive impact on the environment and also help in reducing risks faced by people such as asthma and cancer

Wanna save the environment then vegan is the answer
Adopting a vegan lifestyle can contribute to the fight for a healthier planet and environment