So lost

cnjg6677
cnjg6677 Posts: 177 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Can someone please explain to me why everyone I know is turning vegan cutting out all meat and dairy ?

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    edited January 2019
    I guess first I'd want to know where you live that everyone you know is going vegan, as vegans in my country are just .5% of the population. Obviously the vegans in your country have found a way to persuade many more people than vegans here have . . .

    Have you considered asking all the individuals you know why they're becoming vegan? Some of them may be willing to discuss it with you and you can better understand where they're coming from.
  • Kathryn247
    Kathryn247 Posts: 570 Member
    There are humanitarian, health, and environmental reasons to adopt a vegan lifestyle, in addition to it just being kind of trendy these days. Did you ask them? (I'm not vegan myself.)
  • Redordeadhead
    Redordeadhead Posts: 1,188 Member
    Apparently 'Veganuary" is a popular fad this year. Think Dry January, but cutting out animal products instead of booze for a month.
  • cnjg6677
    cnjg6677 Posts: 177 Member
    I did ask them and all they say is meat is sooo bad for you and dairy is worse?
    Kathryn247 wrote: »
    There are humanitarian, health, and environmental reasons to adopt a vegan lifestyle, in addition to it just being kind of trendy these days. Did you ask them? (I'm not vegan myself.)

  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited January 2019
    Let me guess, they read "Skinny Witch" (except with a B ) or watched some ridiculous mockumentary?

    Meat and dairy (or any food) isn't bad for you, unless you are allergic or it's gone rancid.
  • cnjg6677
    cnjg6677 Posts: 177 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Let me guess, they read "Skinny Witch" (except with a B ) or watched some ridiculous mockumentary?

    Meat and dairy (or any food) isn't bad for you, unless you are allergic or it's gone rancid.

    I know one of them mentioned what the health on Netflix but I’m gonna continue eating meat and dairy
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    cnjg6677 wrote: »
    I did ask them and all they say is meat is sooo bad for you and dairy is worse

    Does that even sound logical to you that meat is bad for omnivores or dairy is bad for mammals?
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited January 2019
    cnjg6677 wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Let me guess, they read "Skinny Witch" (except with a B ) or watched some ridiculous mockumentary?

    Meat and dairy (or any food) isn't bad for you, unless you are allergic or it's gone rancid.

    I know one of them mentioned what the health on Netflix but I’m gonna continue eating meat and dairy

    You could have a fun little inside bet with yourself on how long it will take them to give up.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    cnjg6677 wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Let me guess, they read "Skinny Witch" (except with a B ) or watched some ridiculous mockumentary?

    Meat and dairy (or any food) isn't bad for you, unless you are allergic or it's gone rancid.

    I know one of them mentioned what the health on Netflix but I’m gonna continue eating meat and dairy

    What the Health is 100% vegan propaganda. It's not remotely trying to look at things from multiple perspectives. Even renowned vegans have been critical of it for it's scare mongering tactics that aren't remotely based on science or fact...just twisting things to match up with their agenda.
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    edited January 2019
    cnjg6677 wrote: »
    I did ask them and all they say is meat is sooo bad for you and dairy is worse?
    Kathryn247 wrote: »
    There are humanitarian, health, and environmental reasons to adopt a vegan lifestyle, in addition to it just being kind of trendy these days. Did you ask them? (I'm not vegan myself.)

    I definitely don’t agree.

    I guess I’ll just say, that’s their opinion and it’s their life.

    It’s definitely not for me.
  • cnjg6677
    cnjg6677 Posts: 177 Member
    missysippy930 wrote: »
    cnjg6677 wrote: »
    I did ask them and all they say is meat is sooo bad for you and dairy is worse?
    Kathryn247 wrote: »
    There are humanitarian, health, and environmental reasons to adopt a vegan lifestyle, in addition to it just being kind of trendy these days. Did you ask them? (I'm not vegan myself.)

    I definitely don’t agree.

    Not for me either I’m just not sure how to talk to them when they start on the meat is so bad for u trip

    I guess I’ll just say, that’s their opinion and it’s their life.

    It’s definitely not for me.

  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    cnjg6677 wrote: »

    Not for me either I’m just not sure how to talk to them when they start on the meat is so bad for u trip

    Have you tried telling them just that -- that you don't think it's for you?
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    because .... they want to?

    let them do what they want. you do what you want.

    its all okay.

  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    Some people choose the Vegan lifestyle after doing diligent research into animal welfare and the ecological effect animal farming may be having on the planet. These people also do diligent research into hidden animal products that are used in things that are not food related. These people also do diligent research into how to make sure that their way of eating will provide them with all the nutrition they need to be healthy. This people have strong ethical views on all of this.

    I respect these people because as far as I can see choosing a Vegan lifestyle is not the easy option. It takes a great deal of commitment and passion to change your lifestyle so drastically.

    Some people say they are Vegan just because they like animals and don't want to eat them.
    Some people think it is an easy way to lose weight.
    Some people say they are Vegan just because it is the latest thing to be.

    Most of these people are either not really Vegan in the true sense and are more likely Vegetarian.

    The people who amuse me and I have little respect for are people who claim to be Vegan but still eat meat "occasionally". WTF? If that is so then you are an Omnivore, admit it and get over yourself.

    I couldn't and wouldn't because.... well.... meat.

    And of course I could be wrong on all counts and if I am I am sure someone will put me right :)



  • VirginiasMom
    VirginiasMom Posts: 23 Member
    Most people I know are vegan either for religious purposes or ethics/environment.

    I'll admit - when I found out Tom Brady was vegan I was tempted...

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