I don't eat meat or any animal products.  Going vegetarian has improved my health for sure!
Some people do it just for respect of sentient life
That is the other big part of why I do it. I have seen how animals are treated and its just not right. Its so sad.
Some vegans also avoid things like beeswax
I have been learning about that.  I think bees can be cared for well but the fact is; many companies take too much from the bees.  I don't eat eggs either.
Leather and silk and even goose fat in polish is avoid
yes, I got rid of all my leather goods and am careful with my makeup and body care.  I just ended up making a lot of my body and skin care myself.
Packaged and processed foods, such as cakes, cookies, candies, chocolate, yogurt, and marshmallows, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients, and so may be a special concern for vegetarians due to the likelihood of such additives. Feelings among vegetarians may vary concerning these ingredients. Some vegetarians scrutinize product labels for animal-derived ingredients while others do not object to consuming cheese made with animal-derived rennet. Some vegetarians are unaware of animal-derived rennet being used in the production of cheese.
Semi-vegetarian diets
Ethics of eating meat
The question of whether it is right to eat animal flesh is among the most prominent topics in food ethics. People choose not to eat meat for various reasons such as concern for animal welfare, the environmental impact of meat production ("environmental vegetarianism"), and health considerations. Some argue that slaughtering animals solely because people enjoy the taste of meat is morally wrong or unjustifiable. Vegans often abstain from other animal products for similar reasons.
Ethical vegetarians and ethical vegans may also object to the