The debate between vegan and meat-based diets is one of the most heated and consequential of our time — touching on health, environment, ethics, and identity. Vegans argue that a plant-based diet is healthier, more sustainable, and morally superior, citing studies linking red meat to cancer, heart disease, and the fact that animal agriculture produces more greenhouse gases than all transportation combined. Meat eaters argue that humans evolved to eat meat, that animal protein is nutritionally superior, and that a balanced omnivore diet is perfectly healthy. Both sides have passionate advocates and compelling scientific evidence. Which diet wins when people vote honestly?
