| betacon said: Humans evolved to eat meat, a true healthy diet requires meat, substitute proteins do not have the same effect despite what your vegan gossip groups try and tell you. |
There is a lot of evidence that humans began eating large amounts of meat relatively recently in an evolutionary context, and that we are poorly adapted to it. That's why there's so much disease that is strongly associated with eating animal products, both circulatory and neurological in nature.
| SuaveSocialist said: Any tips for long-term Vegan lifestyle? When I tried it, I just slowly became malnourished. I'd be willing to try it again if I had a plan for the long game. |
Malnourishment, or lack thereof, is about getting all the nutrients your body needs. It's as easy to be a malnourished omnivore as a malnourished vegan. In fact, there's growing evidence that a larger proportion of omnivores are malnourished. When in doubt speak to a nutrionist, but I typically eat a breakfast full of fibre and vegan protein, a lunch full of things with lots of iron, calcium, and B-complex vitamins, and a small supper with lots of leafy greens. DM me if you want a personal dialogue, I'm very open to that!
| slip123 said: I'm thinking about going vegetarian for a while, but I love meat, any tips? I was thinking of getting rid of 1 animal per month untill I'm completely vegetarian, is that a thing? lol |
I went cold turkey (pun intended). If you wish, you can eat meat supplements (often made of soy or bean, spiced to taste like meat). If you want a burger, you can get something that tastes indistinguishable from a beef burger. Over time, wean yourself off of those things because they're processed foods. That's my advice, but DM me if you want something more specific and/or more personalized to your tastes! :)
| barneystinson69 said: Well I've always been skinny, so I'd never even consider it. Even so, you should at least avoid eating red meats, as those are the killers. |
When I went from being an omnivore to being vegetarian, and ultimately vegan, my weight didn't change much at all. Gaining/losing weight is about a lot of factors, and a proper weight maintenance programme should give you the results you desire, whatever that is (gaining, maintaining, or losing) so long as it's the right programme for you, and you stick to it.
| Ganoncrotch said: No. Realistically becoming Vegan wont change the world and will be rather tough on yourself (because people will find you annoying!) |
Many of my coworkers don't even know I'm vegan. I feel no reason to advertise it. Even in this thread, I have chosen to focus on correcting misinformation, not my personal opinions or ethical perspectives. Besides, there are a *lot* of annoying vegetarians, pescetarians, and omnivores too. :)
