Can humans live on a vegan diet alone?!
Can you please give me some arguments to prove your point!. Is the human digestive system able to break down vegetable protein!?
Someone told me that humans are unable to break down proteins from vegetables because they can't break down cellulose!. I thought I could get some feedback on that in this section, as I really don't know much about the digestive system!.
And one more thing: I know most vegans have chosen this lifestyle because of the way animals are treated!. If that wasn't the case, would you say that veganism is still a healthier lifestyle, or would eating meat be better for one's health!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Someone told me that humans are unable to break down proteins from vegetables because they can't break down cellulose!. I thought I could get some feedback on that in this section, as I really don't know much about the digestive system!.
And one more thing: I know most vegans have chosen this lifestyle because of the way animals are treated!. If that wasn't the case, would you say that veganism is still a healthier lifestyle, or would eating meat be better for one's health!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Over a million people are surviving perfectly well on a vegan diet!.
The human digestive system is more adept at breaking down plants than peices of dead animal!. That much is obvious when you consider how much undigested meat is found in the average American's body upon death!.
It is true that animal protein is synthesised into the body easier than plant protein, but that doesn't matter a jot when you can easily balance your diet so that it is healthy, cruelty free and without the many health risks of an omnivorous diet!. Actually, most Westerners eat too much protein!. I heard the average US citizen eats around 100 grams a day, when 50 is the RDA! Protein can cause you all sorts of problems in excess, so I'd say vegans are probably eating healthier for this reason alone!.
If vegetable protein is as useless as the person who told you that seems to think, then what have we been doing eating beans, legumes, nuts and seeds since the dawn of our species, and how come vegans aren't wasting away and not being able to produce new cells!? If a vegan is too thin, it's because they haven't balanced their diet, not that there's something wrong with veganism in itself!. Even body-building is possible, it just requires a new approach, for which there isn't a lot of support through peers, trainers, books, doctors etc!.
I would say that a vegan diet is much better for your health than an omnivorous one!. I am going to be caring for rescued hens soon, but I won't be eating the eggs myself because they're full of cholesterol!. I can get enough nutrition from plant-based sources without the risk of various cancers, heart and circulatory problems, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis and respiratory and digestive complaints!. I certainly feel a lot healthier since going vegan, and even more so now that I'm aiming for a raw food diet!.
I hope that helps!
TimWww@FoodAQ@Com
The human digestive system is more adept at breaking down plants than peices of dead animal!. That much is obvious when you consider how much undigested meat is found in the average American's body upon death!.
It is true that animal protein is synthesised into the body easier than plant protein, but that doesn't matter a jot when you can easily balance your diet so that it is healthy, cruelty free and without the many health risks of an omnivorous diet!. Actually, most Westerners eat too much protein!. I heard the average US citizen eats around 100 grams a day, when 50 is the RDA! Protein can cause you all sorts of problems in excess, so I'd say vegans are probably eating healthier for this reason alone!.
If vegetable protein is as useless as the person who told you that seems to think, then what have we been doing eating beans, legumes, nuts and seeds since the dawn of our species, and how come vegans aren't wasting away and not being able to produce new cells!? If a vegan is too thin, it's because they haven't balanced their diet, not that there's something wrong with veganism in itself!. Even body-building is possible, it just requires a new approach, for which there isn't a lot of support through peers, trainers, books, doctors etc!.
I would say that a vegan diet is much better for your health than an omnivorous one!. I am going to be caring for rescued hens soon, but I won't be eating the eggs myself because they're full of cholesterol!. I can get enough nutrition from plant-based sources without the risk of various cancers, heart and circulatory problems, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis and respiratory and digestive complaints!. I certainly feel a lot healthier since going vegan, and even more so now that I'm aiming for a raw food diet!.
I hope that helps!
TimWww@FoodAQ@Com
Cellulose is a type of veggie sugar, not a protein!. Unlike cows, humans can't digest this form of sugar, this is why we can't live on veggie greens alone!. Since we are designed to be omnivores our livers make the enzimes to degest both meat and veggie protein!. We get protein from: beens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains!.
The vegetarian diet is a very healthy diet!. People are vegetarians for different reasongs: health, environment, food allergies, animal welfare, and some like me just don't like the taste of meat!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
The vegetarian diet is a very healthy diet!. People are vegetarians for different reasongs: health, environment, food allergies, animal welfare, and some like me just don't like the taste of meat!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Umm yeah!. Look at a human anatomy picture!. Ever taken a look at our super long digestive systems!? Ever taken a look a dog's digestive system!? see how short it is!. Thats because true carnivore and true omnivore's, have to process meat in their bodies as quickly as possible before the bacteria in the meat before bacteria sets in!. Now google a horse digestive system!. See how it's long, JUST like a human's!?
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And year, it has been noted that vegans ushually live 15 years longer than meat eaters!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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And year, it has been noted that vegans ushually live 15 years longer than meat eaters!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
a lot of people are vegan, that is proof that you can survive!. if not, all the vegans in the world would be dead!.!.i am a vegetarian for ethical reasons, and am going to go vegan when i move out of the house!. i really don't care about myself, as long as i am not hurting anything else, im good!. and veganism is very healthy, i am sure it is better than eating meat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well I don't know about the digestive system or intestines or anything, but all I can say is that there are plenty of vegans in the world, and they are quite healthy, so therefore it must be working!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have been a vegatarian for over 20 years and last year we went vegan!. I am very healthy and rarely catch a cold or flu!. I am 73 years old so my system must be doing something it's suppose to!! :-) Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some religions are vegan only, so yes, humans can!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
it varies with each human!.!.!.while we are all the same we are also different !. sorry to be so obvious, but there ya have it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes, In fact vegetarians are healthy peopleWww@FoodAQ@Com
I have been vegan for the past 6 months and I'm still alive so, yes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes ofcourse they can!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes of course humans can live on a vegan diet, this is proven by the fact that vegans are often alive!.
What your friend was talking about was, I think, the whole thing about the appendix!. We used to have much larger appendixes because we ate more foliage, ie!. leaves, grass, etc!. Lots of animals have larger appendices than us (in proportion) because they have not evolved to eat vegetables etc rather than foliage!. That is why appendixes are now considered useless!. We can break down vegetables no problem!.
If animals were not treated badly, even if meat could be produced without death, I wouldn't necessarily say a meat diet is healthier!. The thing with eating meat is, we aren't supposed to have it in every meal!. When humans were still hunting their own meat, it was much harder to come by than just popping to the supermarket and letting someone else do the dirty work, so much less was consumed!. The healthiest diet for us is our natural one: lots of vegetables, no dairy or egg, and a little meat!. But of course animals are treated badly, and the vitamins lost through not eating meat is easily replaced by eating other things which are now easily available!.
Really the question people thinking of turning vegetarian is not, "will I get sick!?" If you eat well on a vegan diet, you'll be every bit as healthy as someone who eats well on an omnivorous diet!. If you eat badly on a vegan diet, you'll be the same health as the majority of people who overuse meat products!. The question people should ask themselves is more, "do I want to support a cruel, profit-obsessed industry any more!?"Www@FoodAQ@Com
What your friend was talking about was, I think, the whole thing about the appendix!. We used to have much larger appendixes because we ate more foliage, ie!. leaves, grass, etc!. Lots of animals have larger appendices than us (in proportion) because they have not evolved to eat vegetables etc rather than foliage!. That is why appendixes are now considered useless!. We can break down vegetables no problem!.
If animals were not treated badly, even if meat could be produced without death, I wouldn't necessarily say a meat diet is healthier!. The thing with eating meat is, we aren't supposed to have it in every meal!. When humans were still hunting their own meat, it was much harder to come by than just popping to the supermarket and letting someone else do the dirty work, so much less was consumed!. The healthiest diet for us is our natural one: lots of vegetables, no dairy or egg, and a little meat!. But of course animals are treated badly, and the vitamins lost through not eating meat is easily replaced by eating other things which are now easily available!.
Really the question people thinking of turning vegetarian is not, "will I get sick!?" If you eat well on a vegan diet, you'll be every bit as healthy as someone who eats well on an omnivorous diet!. If you eat badly on a vegan diet, you'll be the same health as the majority of people who overuse meat products!. The question people should ask themselves is more, "do I want to support a cruel, profit-obsessed industry any more!?"Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes!. Vegetable protein generally is less digestible than meat protein!. Most vegetables contain incomplete protein- that is, they lack certain amino acids, unlike meat, which provides all 8 essential amino acids!.
However, don't be disheartened! In combination, plant protein sources are just as complete as meat proteins!. Vegan proteins are NOT ''poor quality'' proteins!. A vegan just needs to eat a variety of protein rich foods to make up a complete set of aminos and satisfy the body's need for complete protein!. It's that simple!.
Amino acids are the 'building blocks' of protein!. If the body recieves all 8 essential amino acids on a day to day basis, it's not a problem for vegans!. Unusually for a plant, SOY and QUINOA provide all 8 essential amino acids, making them an ideal choice for us vegans!.
Cellulose is indigestible, we lack the enzymes to digest it!. But it does play a vital role in human health!. Cellulose speeds up GI transit, it delays the absorption of glucose, and it increases the weight of fecal matter (thereby promoting bowel movements)!. It is found in all plant foods such as fruit and vegetables!.
That being said, I really don't think the high amounts of cellulose in a vegan diet hinders protein absorption and utilisation!. Like I mentioned earlier, vegetable protein sources are often nutrition powerhouses of other nutrients, especially micronutrients!. Think peanut butter!. Wholegrain cereal!. Nuts & seeds!. Pulses & lentils!. These foods are packed with vitamins and minerals, as well as providing a source of protein!.
As for ''can humans live on a vegan diet!?''- Yes, absolutely! Vegans who put a little thoughtful planning into their diet are a testimony to how healthy a plant based diet can be!. :o)Www@FoodAQ@Com
However, don't be disheartened! In combination, plant protein sources are just as complete as meat proteins!. Vegan proteins are NOT ''poor quality'' proteins!. A vegan just needs to eat a variety of protein rich foods to make up a complete set of aminos and satisfy the body's need for complete protein!. It's that simple!.
Amino acids are the 'building blocks' of protein!. If the body recieves all 8 essential amino acids on a day to day basis, it's not a problem for vegans!. Unusually for a plant, SOY and QUINOA provide all 8 essential amino acids, making them an ideal choice for us vegans!.
Cellulose is indigestible, we lack the enzymes to digest it!. But it does play a vital role in human health!. Cellulose speeds up GI transit, it delays the absorption of glucose, and it increases the weight of fecal matter (thereby promoting bowel movements)!. It is found in all plant foods such as fruit and vegetables!.
That being said, I really don't think the high amounts of cellulose in a vegan diet hinders protein absorption and utilisation!. Like I mentioned earlier, vegetable protein sources are often nutrition powerhouses of other nutrients, especially micronutrients!. Think peanut butter!. Wholegrain cereal!. Nuts & seeds!. Pulses & lentils!. These foods are packed with vitamins and minerals, as well as providing a source of protein!.
As for ''can humans live on a vegan diet!?''- Yes, absolutely! Vegans who put a little thoughtful planning into their diet are a testimony to how healthy a plant based diet can be!. :o)Www@FoodAQ@Com