There’s been a lot of articles in the media recently about vegan diets. The Huffington Post ran an article Shattering The Meat Myth: Humans Are Natural Vegetarians.
Although we think we are, and we act as if we are, human beings are not natural carnivores. When we kill animals to eat them, they end up killing us, because their flesh, which contains cholesterol and saturated fat, was never intended for human beings, who are natural herbivores.
The New York Times has six articles arguing for and against vegan diets in there Room for Debate series: Is Veganism Good For Everyone?.
1. The Jury Is Still Out
B12 isn’t the only nutrient missing from veggies. Creatine, carnitine, taurine, cholesterol, DHA, EPA, menaquinone and retinol are sparse to nonexistent in plants.
Humans are thought to be omnivores – just like the grizzly. Look in that mirror … we’re so much alike, aren’t we?
Clinical research finds that people on vegan diets commonly suffer from a variety of nutritional deficiencies.
The reality is that, while veganism may not be for everyone, quality matters. And, in a rush to give consumers value, food producers have jeopardized the quality of most meat out there. Veganism may not be the solution, but “reduced consumption” can very well suit us all.
The primary reason it’s hard to give up animals is because most of us have grown up eating animal products and don’t have the first inkling of how to eat anything else. But it’s a “piece of kale” to eat “plant-strong” in 2012.
6. A Choice With Definite Risks
You may choose to be a vegan. Your baby doesn’t have that luxury. Let her grow up omnivorous and healthy.
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