To all the veggies why?!
religon says that animals are a source for our food, so does biology!. Humans are omnivorous and eat meat and plants!. Unless you are going to get mad everytime a wolf nourishes itself with a rabbit or a whale, which is an animal that organizations like PETA want to save, feeds itself with thousands of fish smaller than itself!? I guess you'll also be angry when a man in a third-world country kills an animal to feed his family and clothe himself in winter!? If you have any remote idea of what something called the food chain is then you'll realize how saving the animals contradicts human survival, how preservation of all life comes from primary consumers feeding off the land, secondary consumers feeding off the animals and the land consuming the nitrogen rich corpses to regrow!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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1!. I'm vegetarian because I don't really like meat!. (The fat [not calories, but the actually chewy ****] in it is disgusting!.)
2!. PETA is a joke!. They got caught doing cruelty to animals!.
3!. Some vegetarians aren't against actually eating animals, but how animals are treated!. (It is very cruel and disgusting, if you look at it!. Tons of diseases running around a while back because of unsanitary conditions, etc!.)
Look at the animal cruelty pictures!.
But really, even if you don't care about the animals, at least make sure your meat is sanitary!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
2!. PETA is a joke!. They got caught doing cruelty to animals!.
3!. Some vegetarians aren't against actually eating animals, but how animals are treated!. (It is very cruel and disgusting, if you look at it!. Tons of diseases running around a while back because of unsanitary conditions, etc!.)
Look at the animal cruelty pictures!.
But really, even if you don't care about the animals, at least make sure your meat is sanitary!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Hun, if you truly believe that you're an omnivore, get out in the wild and go hunt your prey like a real omnivore!. Claws, fangs, speed - have them!? Plus there's the fact that you can't digest raw, bloody, bacteria-laden, infected flesh straight off the bone (innards included) like a real omnivore, otherwise you'd be very well buried underground by now!. So quit spouting the crap you've heard from people who are equally as uninformed as you are!. You know very well that your biological equipment is insufficient to rip apart the neck muscles of cows and pigs for you to be classified anywhere near an omnivore!. Saturated fat, animal cholesterol and trans fat were never meant for human consumption - that is why 1 out of 2 Americans (UK, too) will die prematurely of heart disease!. And no, hun, humans are quite low on the food chain and if you want, there are a few sharks, hyenas, lions and tigers who would like to have a word with you about who's on top!. As far as that "religion says we should eat meat" part, mind not lumping all religions together!? If you're referring to Christianity, meat was permitted when plant foods were scarce following the flood!. Prior to that, a raw vegan diet was the diet that God appointed to your first parents (Adam and Eve - if you quite literally believe what the scripture says)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i dont think there is anything wrong with eating meat!.
religion says before there was sin humans were vegetarian!. but after sin when the vegetation was destroyed there were certain types of animals that were safe to eat!. in Leviticus it says pigs,seafood, fish without scales are unclean!. animals with cloven hoof and that chew the cud are safe like cows,sheep,goat!.
but i dont think people are vegetarian just for the sake of the animals!. im vegan just because my body feels better for not eating meat and animals products!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
religion says before there was sin humans were vegetarian!. but after sin when the vegetation was destroyed there were certain types of animals that were safe to eat!. in Leviticus it says pigs,seafood, fish without scales are unclean!. animals with cloven hoof and that chew the cud are safe like cows,sheep,goat!.
but i dont think people are vegetarian just for the sake of the animals!. im vegan just because my body feels better for not eating meat and animals products!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I think clumping all vegetarians in the same category is wrong!. I personally have an almost all vegetarian diet for health reasons and cannot tolerate certain meat proteins!. I agree that PETA goes to far and they are fanatical, but lumping everyone in the same category as the fanatics is wrong!. I do not mind if anyone else choses to eat meat, it is their personal choice and their right (my husband is a big carnivore as was I before I had to give it up)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
sorry im helping the environment, helping the animals and helping my health!. biology doesnt say we have to eat animals!.
if you could see how animals are treated, i think you would be a vegetarian too!.
animals can eat other animals because they arent TORTUING them by slaughtering them!.!.!. cutting their throats!.!.!.!. branding them!.!.!. feeding them growth hormones to make their limbs break!.!.!.!.!.!. impregnating them and taking thier kid away so humans can get the milk!.!.!.!.!.!.!. some animals never turn around during their lifetimes!.!.!.
your a mammal too, should i eat you!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
if you could see how animals are treated, i think you would be a vegetarian too!.
animals can eat other animals because they arent TORTUING them by slaughtering them!.!.!. cutting their throats!.!.!.!. branding them!.!.!. feeding them growth hormones to make their limbs break!.!.!.!.!.!. impregnating them and taking thier kid away so humans can get the milk!.!.!.!.!.!.!. some animals never turn around during their lifetimes!.!.!.
your a mammal too, should i eat you!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
I was a veggie for 2 years and I'm not longer but at the time and still now I love animals!. It;s just a personal choice and even though it might sound stupid or dumb some people really can't handle the idea of eating another living thing!. also you could have had an experience that might have made you go veggie!.
My friends went hunting when he was little with his grandpa and his grandpa made him chop off the head of a deer and he hasn't eaten meat senseWww@FoodAQ@Com
My friends went hunting when he was little with his grandpa and his grandpa made him chop off the head of a deer and he hasn't eaten meat senseWww@FoodAQ@Com
I am a vegetarian, and you have sure misjudged me!. I do not like to eat meat!. That is my personal choice!. I am fortunate to be able to make such a choice as we have a huge variety of foods available in the USA!. I also support
2nd Amendment Rights and hunting rights!.
Many people get caught up in philosophies and in their excitement, want everyone to share their view!. I am not one of those either!. I don't force my choices on others!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
2nd Amendment Rights and hunting rights!.
Many people get caught up in philosophies and in their excitement, want everyone to share their view!. I am not one of those either!. I don't force my choices on others!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
u have a point there, but animals have feelings too! if u eat an animal, ur taking away the lfe of someones sibling, child, parent, etc!., and its just sad to see videos of how cruel some of them are put to rest, like beating chickens with crow bars!?!? seriously cut the friggin crap, and the farmers are laughing about it when the chickens are screaming for mercy!. and i saw a video of a cow being hung and its just plain sad!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Vegetarians have a much lower risk of heart disease!. It's been proven!. Besides, our digestive systems are long, and we can't chase down an animal without the help of spears,cars,and guns!.
Plus, it take 1,000 gallons or more of water to produce one pound of beef which you probably have at every meal!.
Considering it's 2009, if you live in a country with markets stocked with a wide variety of fresh produce,beans,and whole grains to satisfy our needs, it is safe to say meat eating is selfish!. Done only for taste!. There are no nutrients in meat that are not better provided by plant based foods!. We refuse to admit meat is the corpse of a dead animal!. We cook it and make it tastier by seasoning it with spices made from PLANTS, as well as MINERALS(salt,garlic,onion,soy sauce,hot sauce)!. meat itself is bland and unfavorable!. also, there are many advanced winter coats that do not involve the killing of an animal!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Plus, it take 1,000 gallons or more of water to produce one pound of beef which you probably have at every meal!.
Considering it's 2009, if you live in a country with markets stocked with a wide variety of fresh produce,beans,and whole grains to satisfy our needs, it is safe to say meat eating is selfish!. Done only for taste!. There are no nutrients in meat that are not better provided by plant based foods!. We refuse to admit meat is the corpse of a dead animal!. We cook it and make it tastier by seasoning it with spices made from PLANTS, as well as MINERALS(salt,garlic,onion,soy sauce,hot sauce)!. meat itself is bland and unfavorable!. also, there are many advanced winter coats that do not involve the killing of an animal!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
So if i was to kill and eat you!.!.!.i would be aressted!. You belive in a god (from your stance of religion) I don't, i could ask the same of you!? Why do you believe in god!?
Its a moral choice, not based on science, your an animal, how would you like it if i killed and ate you, or your parents or children!. Not nice is it!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Its a moral choice, not based on science, your an animal, how would you like it if i killed and ate you, or your parents or children!. Not nice is it!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yea a man in a third world counrty needs it to survive!.
we dont need big macs at mcdonals!. We kill them in unhumane ways!.
unlike animals killing other animals in the wild!. they hunt because they need it to survive!. We have factories were they kills thousands of pigs and cows etc!. They dont use all the parts unlike some cultures and stuff!. like think about it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
we dont need big macs at mcdonals!. We kill them in unhumane ways!.
unlike animals killing other animals in the wild!. they hunt because they need it to survive!. We have factories were they kills thousands of pigs and cows etc!. They dont use all the parts unlike some cultures and stuff!. like think about it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Agreed!. Plus they say "animals are tortured" for us to eat!. Not if you only eat free-range, grass-fed meat!. They live a happier life than all you vegetarians! Plus your body needs meat to survive optimally!. If you want to be in a vegetated state then eat only veggies! (lol that was funny!)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Not all of us vegetarians stop eating meat because of the "innocent animals!." (But yes, that is one of the reasons for most of us) The main reason why I'm a vegetarian is because I can't stand the taste, smell, or look of meat!. Another reason why is the way they kill the animals for food!. Have you not seen pictures or videos!? It's the way they kill them that is so sick!. They torture them, and that's not needed at all!.
You don't need meat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You don't need meat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I respect that you eat meat, why can't you respect that i don't!?
I can't change the fact that you eat meat just as much as you can't change the fact that i don't!. Arguing over who is right isn't going to get us anywhere!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I can't change the fact that you eat meat just as much as you can't change the fact that i don't!. Arguing over who is right isn't going to get us anywhere!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some people, such as myself, do not like the taste of meat!. I personally cannot explain to you the theory that other people have!. But do not think that all vegetarians are like that!. Simply there are some that do not like meat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Get off your childish soapbox
I don't think i've ever seen so many anti-veggie cliches in one paragraph!. Really, you need to think for yourself rather than spouting the same old rubbish!.
And because you are not asking new questions, there are no new answersWww@FoodAQ@Com
I don't think i've ever seen so many anti-veggie cliches in one paragraph!. Really, you need to think for yourself rather than spouting the same old rubbish!.
And because you are not asking new questions, there are no new answersWww@FoodAQ@Com
I choose not to eat meat because of the way some animals are treated before they are killed!. I understand that eating meat is part of the food chain but I don't agree with the unnecessary pain some animals go through!. It's inhumaneWww@FoodAQ@Com
Eating meat is natural, (i'm a veggie) but torturing them is not!. Just go on Google images and search " tourtured pigs" thats not natural!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Okay just so u know, we don't need to "kill animals to survive!." It is 2009! We can use plants or some cottong or something for blankets or whatever!. Duh!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't think the veggies themselves will be answering you!. Being that they are vegetables and all!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
My mum is a vegetarian but she loves wearing stuff made of animal skin!. Hope that helps!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
"Religion" says no such thing!. In Jainism vegetarianism is mandatory!. In Hinduism, Bahá'í, Sikhism and Buddhism it is highly encouraged!.
St!. Augustine was vegetarian as are many monastic and orthodox groups!.
Biology does not say that animals are a source of food!. Biology says that we need protein, carbs, fats, vitamins and minerals!. These can be gotten through either an omnivore or vegetarian diet!.
I have no problem with the wolf eating as it will - but I was blessed with a prefrontal cortex and don't need to eat raw meat thanks very much!. I don't have a problem with anyone eating as they will - I've made my choice, and you've made yours!. We both live with our choices!. Given my improved health and my compassion for all of God's creatures I'm pretty happy with my choice!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
St!. Augustine was vegetarian as are many monastic and orthodox groups!.
Biology does not say that animals are a source of food!. Biology says that we need protein, carbs, fats, vitamins and minerals!. These can be gotten through either an omnivore or vegetarian diet!.
I have no problem with the wolf eating as it will - but I was blessed with a prefrontal cortex and don't need to eat raw meat thanks very much!. I don't have a problem with anyone eating as they will - I've made my choice, and you've made yours!. We both live with our choices!. Given my improved health and my compassion for all of God's creatures I'm pretty happy with my choice!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't eat meat cause I hate factory farming, it's disgusting!. That said, I really don't need to answer to all you people telling me what I should be eating!. (second one today)!.
If you really want to talk about being natural and following the food chain - get off your computer, get out of your house, live off the land, and stop buying prepared meat and hunt for it yourself!. Then maybe you will not be a hypocrite!.
I don't get mad at anyone doing things out of nescessity, but it is not a necessity where I live, not in a third world country (do you!?!!?)Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you really want to talk about being natural and following the food chain - get off your computer, get out of your house, live off the land, and stop buying prepared meat and hunt for it yourself!. Then maybe you will not be a hypocrite!.
I don't get mad at anyone doing things out of nescessity, but it is not a necessity where I live, not in a third world country (do you!?!!?)Www@FoodAQ@Com
1!. religion is mostly open to interpretation, and is not a scientific reference in any case!.
2!. just because animals do something doesn't give us the right!. you don't hump your sister do you!? well, you might, but most of us are better than that!.
3!. if we're predators, why don't you see us stalking animals and killing them with our teeth and claws, and then eating the meat raw!? right!. the food chain doesn't apply to us!.
4!. if you're so concerned with feeding people in 3rd world countries, we could stop raising cattle and use the land and water and feed several times more people by using those resources to cultivate grains and vegetables!.
5!. if vegetarianism counters human survival, why aren't the millions of vegetarians on the planet dropping dead!? why are we generally living more healthy lives than meat eaters!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
2!. just because animals do something doesn't give us the right!. you don't hump your sister do you!? well, you might, but most of us are better than that!.
3!. if we're predators, why don't you see us stalking animals and killing them with our teeth and claws, and then eating the meat raw!? right!. the food chain doesn't apply to us!.
4!. if you're so concerned with feeding people in 3rd world countries, we could stop raising cattle and use the land and water and feed several times more people by using those resources to cultivate grains and vegetables!.
5!. if vegetarianism counters human survival, why aren't the millions of vegetarians on the planet dropping dead!? why are we generally living more healthy lives than meat eaters!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
After reading a book called "The China Study!." I've come to believe that animal products aren't all they are cracked up to be!. All nutrients can be found in plant foods, other than B12, which would be obtainable from plants if they were all grown organically in healthy soil!. That's not going to be happening any time soon, so we have to supplement!.
http://www!.amazon!.com/China-Study-Compre!.!.!.
The book gets some bad reviews, but people have a habit of seeing what they want to see!. This is not the case with me, hubby and I a very unwilling vegan converts, but the info was too strong to ignore!.
I'm not in the least bit concerned if someone wants to kill an animal to make a pair of shoes!. I'm vegan predominantly for dietary reasons, less so for animal rights!. Vegetarians and vegans may be doing the same thing (not eating mea) but don't make the mistake of thinking we're all behaving this way for the same reasons!. You could find out the answers to some of your questions, and arguments against some of your assumption if you are genuinely interested, not just ranting!. Raising beef, for example, is dreadful for the environment!. I shan't write you a thesis on that here, but there is plenty of info out there if you want to look!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
http://www!.amazon!.com/China-Study-Compre!.!.!.
The book gets some bad reviews, but people have a habit of seeing what they want to see!. This is not the case with me, hubby and I a very unwilling vegan converts, but the info was too strong to ignore!.
I'm not in the least bit concerned if someone wants to kill an animal to make a pair of shoes!. I'm vegan predominantly for dietary reasons, less so for animal rights!. Vegetarians and vegans may be doing the same thing (not eating mea) but don't make the mistake of thinking we're all behaving this way for the same reasons!. You could find out the answers to some of your questions, and arguments against some of your assumption if you are genuinely interested, not just ranting!. Raising beef, for example, is dreadful for the environment!. I shan't write you a thesis on that here, but there is plenty of info out there if you want to look!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Hey there!.
I am a vegetarian and have been for 5 years - but I have always been open to eating meet!. I have never had a problem with people eating meet - whether it be my friends, family or boyfriend!. In fact, I am the only person in my family who is vegetarian!. I accept and understand the fact that people are supposed to eat meet!.
For me, it is just a personal choice that comes down to a number of reasons:
1!. I just never really liked the taste or texture of any meet, sounds strange but it's true!.
2!. I'm an advocate for sustainability so although I don't have a problem with people eating meet or anything really, I think that it would be better if people (in general) ate less meet/more sustainably!. The amount of grain that a cow consumes vs!. the amount of food that a cow actually makes is something to take into consideration!.
Pretty much !.!.!.
I don't have a problem with people eating meet!. I just don't because I never liked it and it is one of the ways that I try to live a more sustainable lifestyle!. :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I am a vegetarian and have been for 5 years - but I have always been open to eating meet!. I have never had a problem with people eating meet - whether it be my friends, family or boyfriend!. In fact, I am the only person in my family who is vegetarian!. I accept and understand the fact that people are supposed to eat meet!.
For me, it is just a personal choice that comes down to a number of reasons:
1!. I just never really liked the taste or texture of any meet, sounds strange but it's true!.
2!. I'm an advocate for sustainability so although I don't have a problem with people eating meet or anything really, I think that it would be better if people (in general) ate less meet/more sustainably!. The amount of grain that a cow consumes vs!. the amount of food that a cow actually makes is something to take into consideration!.
Pretty much !.!.!.
I don't have a problem with people eating meet!. I just don't because I never liked it and it is one of the ways that I try to live a more sustainable lifestyle!. :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
PETA can be a bit over the top but they just want to help the animals!. You can't blame them!. The way people treat animals today is ridiculous!. I absolutely love animals and that's one reason why I became a vegetarian!. Not for my health or for my religion (I'm Catholic by the way), it was because I care about something other than myself!. Animals do have feelings and can feel the pain when they are being hit, they aren't plants or dirt you know!. I know animals and plants are a source of food, but that's to an animal, not to a human!. We have plenty of options!. I'm actually pretty conservative but when it comes to animals, I believe they should have all rights just like us, humans!. I see where you are coming from when you say that some people have to hunt and even though personally I wouldn't hunt, I also did not grow up like certain people have!. I just believe that if you are going to kill an animal, kill them humanely!. I'd rather see an animal shot and killed than suffer a miserable death such as being decapitated and have their eyes gauged out!. That's all I'm saying!.
I hope this helped you see from another person's point of view!.
Best of wishes :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I hope this helped you see from another person's point of view!.
Best of wishes :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I think humans are omnivorous, however I choose not to eat meat!. I don't condemn anyone else for their choice, we all do what is best for us!. I get sad when a moralistic view comes into it, because that makes meat-eaters feel defensive and gives veggies a bad image!.
It's definately natural for many animals to hunt and eat meat, including humans!. But that doesn't mean everyone wants or has to do that!.
Vegetarianism has a long history in various cultures and religions (ie!. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism), as a way of thinking about where your food comes from, and adhering to non-violence (as far as possible) to all creatures!.
You can be happy and healthy as a meat-eater, you can be happy and healthy as a veggie, and everything in-between! I hope for a world where people aren't defined by what they eat!. Just do what suits you best!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's definately natural for many animals to hunt and eat meat, including humans!. But that doesn't mean everyone wants or has to do that!.
Vegetarianism has a long history in various cultures and religions (ie!. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism), as a way of thinking about where your food comes from, and adhering to non-violence (as far as possible) to all creatures!.
You can be happy and healthy as a meat-eater, you can be happy and healthy as a veggie, and everything in-between! I hope for a world where people aren't defined by what they eat!. Just do what suits you best!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I agree with you!. But sadly I failed in an argument against 2 vegetarians yesterday!. Damn the cruelty of outnumbering!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I agree!.
I'm a wolf and I need food,I can't live off of vegetables,I need meat!
-TamaskaWww@FoodAQ@Com
I'm a wolf and I need food,I can't live off of vegetables,I need meat!
-TamaskaWww@FoodAQ@Com
i agree with you all the wayWww@FoodAQ@Com