Could veggie burgers increase your lifespan? Many experts insist that switching to a vegetarian lifestyle can greatly increase overall health, leading some to ditch their pork rinds like an old smoking habit. Still others swear by an omnivorous diet, saying that occasional New York steak never hurt anyone. Is a fresh helping of tofu just what the doctor ordered, or only a lot of empty calories?
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Who vs. Who Again?
- From Scott Gold
By Scott Gold - Author: The Shameless Carnivore
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You're right - diet isn't everything.
Diet is only one factor. Even vegans should exercise!
Three cases does not a compelling argument make.
The studies show - over and over again - that vegetarians and vegans tend to be just as healthy or more healthy than their meat-eating counterparts. Certainly, there are counter-examples to any real life argument, but ultimately, vegetarianism and veganism is a healthy choice.
You're right, even vegetarians and vegans should exercise. You're right, even vegetarians and vegans should avoid excess sugar, alcohol, and other unhealthy substances. You're right, even vegetarians and vegans can be genetically predisposed to some diseases. However, vegetarianism and veganism are is still very healthy choices!
Go vegan. Not only will your body thank you, but your conscience will too :)
- ElaineVigneault
October 8, 2008 9:53AM
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Maybe your conscience will thank you...
..But non-domesticated animals do not care whether you live or die. Many want to kill you and some will eat you if your dead. Maybe roadkill doesn't look good to you now but try scavenging in the wild for a time. Most of those veggies have very few calories and almost no protein (a necessity). Then see how good an animal looks.
- Schismatized
October 28, 2008 6:31AM
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your implication is wrong
vegetarians easily get enough protein and calories. If anything, Americans eat far too many calories and protein.
- reckoner
October 28, 2008 12:39PM
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You are right
Vegetarians get plenty of protein from legumes and whey. Anything that is poisonous raw (beans) or is shown to cause cancer (dairy) can't be too healthy.
- Schismatized
October 30, 2008 5:21AM
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