An Argument For Going Vegan: Cristy Is Going To Love This One

[Maurice Boscorelli]

For those who are or know someone who is suffering from chronic inflammation, heart disease or a myriad of the health scourges of our time.

I know it's ultra long but it's worth a watch.

 

[cristycurves]

Very informative, but much of what I've been schooled and have heard before, hence my respect for vegetarians and vegans. Although I'm not anti meat, I'm anti cruelty, meaning I 'm okay with meat eaters, I'm just against factory farming practices and any type of process that causes food animals needless suffering. I also think those who live on factory farmed meat, especially, are feeding themselves garbage and they're also contributing to destroying the environment. Since factory farming contributes more pollution than cars. But regardless how much evidence there is to support eating less meat as a healthier lifestyle, there'll be those who won't believe it.
Thanks Maurice for another informative thread

 

[oldguyzer]

Problem with vegan and vegetarian diets of all types is the lack some essential vitamins and minerals, existing only in trace amounts, often requiring supplements or leading to health problems. Per capita, there's more sick "healthy" vegetarians than sick omnivores.

 

[Prick]

Over 10 minutes :shout:

 

[oldguyzer]

Over 10 minutes :shout:

That's time to eat a few carrots

 

[cristycurves]

Problem with vegan and vegetarian diets of all types is the lack some essential vitamins and minerals, existing only in trace amounts, often requiring supplements or leading to health problems. Per capita, there's more sick "healthy" vegetarians than sick omnivores.

That's not a truthful or factual statement. Either diet can be lacking in different nutrients. There are no tests that link eating large amount of vegetables to disease, yet there are to eating large amounts of meat.

 

[oldguyzer]

That's not a truthful or factual statement. Either diet can be lacking in different nutrients. There are no tests that link eating large amount of vegetables to disease, yet there are to eating large amounts of meat.

Not disagreeing with the practice of vegetarianism or veganism, but doctors do see many deficiencies (the most common being iron, which is abundant in red meat) in those who don't eat meat. There's negatives and positives to everything, as you know.

 

[cristycurves]

Not disagreeing with the practice of vegetarianism or veganism, but doctors do see many deficiencies (the most common being iron, which is abundant in red meat) in those who don't eat meat. There's negatives and positives to everything, as you know.

With all due respect, 80% of the population suffers with iron deficiency, so are 80% of us vegetarians or vegans? I think not, fact is even meat eaters can suffer from this and other nutrient deficiencies. Certainly red meat(Heam) sources of iron are easier for the body to absorb , yet certain foods such as eggs, milk and tea, can inhibit that absorption. One can get plenty of iron from vegetable, and other food sources (non heam) such as dark green leafy vegetables, breads, dried fruits, fortified cereals and nuts, to name some. Although these sources can be harder for the body to absorb, taking a vit c supplement can alleviate this
I'm speaking from experience, when I first sought out a naturopath I was quite deficient in iron and eating lots of meat, when I gave up meat and started eating more grains, nuts and leafy veggies is when I tested normal for iron levels.

 

[oldguyzer]

I am not diagreeing with you, MsC...there's advantages and disadvantages with all these dietary choices. But also keep in mind a lot of the "facts" you read about are often interpreted to present one side of the argument more favorably.

 

[Jasper]

If I sprinkle iron filings on my yogourt or salad, do they get absorbed into my system or do they get flushed out?
Hmmmmmm

 

[papasmerf]

If I sprinkle iron filings on my yogourt or salad, do they get absorbed into my system or do they get flushed out?


Hmmmmmm

Only way to be sure is set up a magnet in the toilet you use the most and sprinkle away.