We are constantly on the prowl to find the next big thing that will add years onto our lives. The new health and fitness trend that is starting to take over the mainstream has caused many to completely reroute their life choices and daily habits. This push has challenged some of the fundamental aspect to our society- like our meat consumption. Plant based diets have burst on the scene as the savior to the health of the people and the planet that we inhabit. The merits of vegetarianism have come under a microscope as we try to determine what's the best for us to orient ourselves towards increased longevity for humans.