Vegetarians

Ah yes, vegetarians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They smell.

Well I'm a nutty whacky PETA activist.

That is the People Eating Tasty Animals society.

I also eat vegetarians.

I was a vegetarian for a little over 7 years...but ultimately I realized that I do like meat, and it is good for you. Remember, it's not just the individual nutrients you need; the source context itself makes a difference, especially with regards to proteins.

I had, and still have, considerable difficulty reconciling my need and desire for meat with my often undue compassion; like most vegetarians, I tend to anthropomorphize a little too much. Extremism is often easier than moderation.

What I find strange (about myself, and generally) is how our views vary depending on the animal in question. Personally, I never had much problem eating seafood, even at my 'most vegetarian' period...seems like the more cute or more like us an animal is, the more likely it is we'll have reservations about eating it.

I know several hunters and many vegetarians, and some of the hunters have truly impressed me with their awareness and respect for animals. More so than the hardcore Vegans, probably- I have never had any issue about eating eggs or wearing wool, which seems to me to encourage respect for the animal that provided it. I still tend to sympathize more with the vegetarians, but the truth is that we're omnivores (like pigs or bears).

I'd just love to see mankind treat their food sources, plant and animal alike, with more sense; there's really no need to 'efficiently' butcher millions of animals daily and have 80% of it end up wasted. There are plenty of ways to reduce the pain and terror we cause these creatures, and still have the needed products.

i don't eat anything that has a shadow......

I was actually a vegetarian for 9 months, now im an uber-carnivor

spectral wrote: Tony R wrote: greenback wrote: i'm a veggie, and since that time i globally feel better. you have to be careful when you are a veggie: you have to get the 8 essential amino-acids so that your body will have the complete protein intake: so, i eat soy, nuts, peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, pecans, pistachios, yogurt and cheese. the food elements combination is very important too, if you want to optimize your amino-acid intake. i don't think we need meat: it is just too complicated and not useful. It seems to me,Greenback,that your post is proof that we NEED to eat meat.Our bodies need vitamin B4 and if you dont eat meat the only way to get is by taking a supplement.Those 8 essential amino acids can all be found in a nice juicy steak,who wants to piss about reading labels on veg/nuts and seeds trying to get enough nutrients? Sorry Tony, but you're talking rubbish.  Vitamin B4 is also found in in many green vegetables, pulses, yeast, and mushrooms.  As for checking the labels, it's actually made me more conscious of what I eat, as I am forced to read labels to check what I am eating.

Sorry,you are right. I meant Vitamin B12. Vitamin B4 is now believed not to even exist as a Vitamin.

greenback wrote: i'm a veggie, and since that time i globally feel better. you have to be careful when you are a veggie: you have to get the 8 essential amino-acids so that your body will have the complete protein intake: so, i eat soy, nuts, peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, pecans, pistachios, yogurt and cheese. the food elements combination is very important too, if you want to optimize your amino-acid intake. i don't think we need meat: it is just too complicated and not useful.

It seems to me,Greenback,that your post is proof that we NEED to eat meat.Our bodies need (vitamin B4> EDIT:) Vitamin B12,(not B4) and if you dont eat meat the only way to get is by taking a supplement.Those 8 essential amino acids can all be found in a nice juicy steak,who wants to piss about reading labels on veg/nuts and seeds trying to get enough nutrients?

Edited by Tony R

Humanizzimo wrote: I really think is nice to be a Vegetarian...but i cant stop eating meat...i love barbecue

Ever tried barbequed corgettes? Mmmmm...

Been veggie for five years. It's not a moral thing - I just feel uncomfortable with eating meat. Those who don't are welcome to carry on doing so.

I eat anything but moles, but enjoy some fully vegetarian dishes alot! Many times in public cantines (schools, offices etc.) I tend to pick non-meat meals, as they are often IMO little more difficult to ruin than meat or fish.

All of the veggies I know are kind to animals, except other humans.

So I'd rather eat meat.