Pac Div Goes Veg

By Chelsi Schriver

The path one takes to vegetarianism is often a very personal one. Some people hear about the horrors of factory farming and that's all it takes. Others simply love animals so much that they can't imagine ever eating them. And sometimes health reasons drive individuals to give up meat and take on a healthier lifestyle. The latter was the case for Like, MC for southern California hip-hop trio Pac Div. Pac Div's lyrics tout honesty and sincerity, so it's no surprise that when Like decided to adopt a vegetarian diet last year, he did it in full force. Check out our video with Pac Div to learn all about Like's journey.

A vegetarian diet comes with many health benefits. Cutting animal products out of your diet not only saves more than a hundred animals each year, it also reduces your risk for many of the nation's top killer diseases, including heart disease, cancer, strokes, and diabetes. And as an added bonus, vegans typically weigh 10 to 20 pounds less than their meat-eating counterparts! To make the package even sweeter, vegetarians and vegans also partake in a naturally green lifestyle. According to a report released by the U.N., raising animals for food generates more greenhouse-gas emissions than all the cars, planes, ships, trucks, and trains in the world combined. Reduce your carbon footprint today by taking our pledge to go vegan!