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I'm a vegetarian
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I'm a vegan
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3 9.38%
I'm a meat eater
59.38%
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Other
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Veganism & vegetarianism
#1
Veganism & vegetarianism
Your thoughts? Are you either, and is it because of the ideology or health benefits? Arguments for and against?

Because, you know, on one hand, steak. OTOH bacon Confused

I find that the conditions in the meat industry are sometimes inhumane. But I don't have any data as to how common it is and whether there are any regulations in place. If it wasn't an issue, I don't see a reason not to eat meat in reasonable amounts.
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#2
RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
I'm a second-stage vegetarian:  I only eat animals that only eat plants. Except, you know, when I don't.

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#3
RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
I'm a level 5 vegan. I don't eat anything that casts a shadow.
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#4
RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
(November 21, 2015 at 6:28 am)Pandæmonium Wrote: I'm a level 5 vegan. I don't eat anything that casts a shadow.

Oh crap. *turns into a million bats and flies off into the moonlight*
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#5
RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
I'm vegan, for ethical reasons. I became vegetarian at about 12, when it finally occured to me what I was eating. I became vegan some 10 years later, after learning more about the dairy industry.

My opinion on it all, because you asked: Smile


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#6
RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
(November 21, 2015 at 6:28 am)Pandæmonium Wrote: I'm a level 5 vegan. I don't eat anything that casts a shadow.

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I'm a carnivorous bastard, and I sometimes play find the vegan on FB.  Big Grin
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#7
RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
I am a vegetarian for emotional reasons
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
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#8
RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
Well the resident public health student can explain to you the perils of veganisim and vegetarianism if you like. Some serious issues include orthorexia nervosa, malnutrition, osteoporosis, dental cavities, vitamin d deficiency, LDL deficiency, and consequently mental health problems.

There are an unlimited number of diets that are potentially suitable for people, especially for people who have food allergies or food intolerances, however broadly speaking there are only two diets that are recommended for "most people" without the need for specific instruction from a dietician, nutritionist, physician, or sports trainer. And those are the AGTHE (or the comparable ones available from other countries such as USA & Japan), or better still, DASH.
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RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
(November 21, 2015 at 7:09 am)Aractus Wrote: Well the resident public health student can explain to you the perils of veganisim and vegetarianism if you like. Some serious issues include orthorexia nervosa, malnutrition, osteoporosis, dental cavities, vitamin d deficiency, LDL deficiency, and consequently mental health problems.

I've heard that vitamin D can be found in a multitude of vegetables and vegan products actually, and that a bigger risk is the vitamin B12 deficiency which has to be supplemented since it's found exclusively in meat.

Malnutrition? You mean deficiencies or just too low a calorie intake? Are you saying that is necessary in any vegan or vegetarian diet? Because if you balance it out and provide substitutes, it shouldn't be a problem. Some vegetable products for example have a higher protein content than meats.

What mental health problems specifically at vegans and vegetarians at risk of?
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#10
RE: Veganism & vegetarianism
There isn't *the* vegetarian diet, Aractus. What exactly are we talking about here?
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition

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