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Meat Eater, Vegetarian or Vegan?

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  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    gigmaster wrote: »
    Why do you have to be one or the other? I eat veggies a lot, not because of any particular philosophy, but just because I like them. I also make imitation hamburger meat, hot dogs, etc... I can eat more of veggie stuff for the same amount of calories as meat, and it sets better on my stomach, most of the time. But I also eat meat from time to time, and I love fish (and fishing). I also like eggs, and cheese (although cheese has like a million calories per bite, so I try to restrain myself as much as possible). Humans are omnivores by nature, so why limit yourself?

    Because they are exclusive definitions? Some words are like that.
    I would imagine that someone that self-defines as a vegan doesn't eat meat. Funny how that works.

    Humans make dietary choices by nature.

    Me, I'm omnivorous, but I don't expect everyone to be the same. I'm ok with people making other choices.
    I do dislike slightly having to take special care when cooking for my vegan/vegetarian friends as their restrictive diet has to be catered too, but they are always gracious about it.



  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    gigmaster wrote: »
    Humans are omnivores by nature, so why limit yourself?

    Ethical beliefs, usually.
  • vivmom2014
    vivmom2014 Posts: 1,647 Member
    EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
    I do dislike slightly having to take special care when cooking for my vegan/vegetarian friends as their restrictive diet has to be catered too, but they are always gracious about it.



    I'm vegetarian, and I actually prefer that people NOT take special care when cooking for me. Unless the meal is a hamburger patty on the plate and nothing else, I can find something to eat. Cookout - burgers, potato salad, baked beans...I can make a meal.

    I'm not vegan, so it's not as restrictive. The "special care" part has led to a lot of fuss where there doesn't really need to be any. Even if the meal were nothing but meat, it's just one meal. And how many meals are nothing but meat?

  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    edited May 2016
    gigmaster wrote: »
    Why do you have to be one or the other? I eat veggies a lot, not because of any particular philosophy, but just because I like them. I also make imitation hamburger meat, hot dogs, etc... I can eat more of veggie stuff for the same amount of calories as meat, and it sets better on my stomach, most of the time. But I also eat meat from time to time, and I love fish (and fishing). I also like eggs, and cheese (although cheese has like a million calories per bite, so I try to restrain myself as much as possible). Humans are omnivores by nature, so why limit yourself?

    Vegans would "limit" themselves because they have an ethical objection to unnecessary animal exploitation. Non-vegans, of course, can eat as many plant-based foods as they want (and many of them eat a great deal).
  • Circulation
    Circulation Posts: 2 Member
    I don't believe there is any right answer. I think all three can be done well, or can be done terribly. I know an overweight vegetarian, an underweight meat eater, an average weight vegan, etc. No one can agree on the best route to take and I am not a doctor/scientist so I will do what feels right for me.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,576 Member
    gigmaster wrote: »
    Why do you have to be one or the other? I eat veggies a lot, not because of any particular philosophy, but just because I like them. I also make imitation hamburger meat, hot dogs, etc... I can eat more of veggie stuff for the same amount of calories as meat, and it sets better on my stomach, most of the time. But I also eat meat from time to time, and I love fish (and fishing). I also like eggs, and cheese (although cheese has like a million calories per bite, so I try to restrain myself as much as possible). Humans are omnivores by nature, so why limit yourself?

    Personal preference.
  • miz_ppyn
    miz_ppyn Posts: 118 Member
    Meat eater...love the taste.
  • GoatOfDestiny
    GoatOfDestiny Posts: 11 Member
    There's vegan and vegetarian junk food too!
    I'm vegetarian, but overall I think a balanced diet is best.
  • Zom_bunny
    Zom_bunny Posts: 86 Member
    edited May 2016
    Vegan here. I love how it makes me feel and I can honestly say I love animals .
  • katsoslim
    katsoslim Posts: 39 Member
    I was in the best shape of my life and my energy and overall mood were absolutely AMAZiNG when I was a vegan on and off for a couple years (I slept better too) but after moving back to the Midwest it was hard to keep up. I'm back to eating everything again. Check out the movie "Fat, sick and nearly dead" if you want to try a 10 day vegan juice cleanse. I miss eating vegan but I understand it's not for everyone.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    katsoslim wrote: »
    I was in the best shape of my life and my energy and overall mood were absolutely AMAZiNG when I was a vegan on and off for a couple years (I slept better too) but after moving back to the Midwest it was hard to keep up. I'm back to eating everything again. Check out the movie "Fat, sick and nearly dead" if you want to try a 10 day vegan juice cleanse. I miss eating vegan but I understand it's not for everyone.

    I live in the Midwest. They sell plenty of grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans in the stores here.

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