The nutrients deficiency argument for vegetarians is a fallacy.

There are so many non meat protein alternatives (such as soy & other beans) it's obnoxious.

This isn't even mentioning those who are pescatarians (vegetarians, with the exception of fish) which is somewhat common for people who claim to be vegetarians.

Fish offers tons of protein and healthy fats, along with omega's etc.

There are also other alternative means of getting the necessary fats and such, like avocado's for example (extremely high in calories and good fats).

Nuts are also an excellent provider of both protein and healthy fats, high in calorie too.

Being a vegetarian doesn't mean they survive strictly off spinach leaves.

This post was edited by Black487 on Aug 4 2010 09:49am

Vegetarianism is pretty worthless, in my opinion.

Man was meant to feed animals vegetables, and then eat the animals. They do all the dirty work for us.

Because Amon-Ra said so, right?

something like 90% of the soy in the world is GMO

GMO?

Genetically modified?

just so all you veggies know, eating meat isn't bad for you in the slightest (as far as cancer/diseases go) as long as it's grass-fed and you eat it in moderation for saturated fat concerns.

problem being the thread creator is a vegetarian to save fluffy animals and not so much about the health factor.

The Central Incisors, Lateral Incisors, and Canines are all examples of Incisor teeth.

The incisor teeth are primarily used for biting and tearing meat.

Sensory and association areas in the cerebral cortex make us capable of abstract thought.

What is your point?

Yea sounds about right

Monsanto owns the soy bean and almost all the corn now. There are a lot of problems with a lot of the food tho, not just GM crops.

They also put BGH in the cows; and treat them like crap. Unhealthy animals will produce unhealthy things.



If you're a vegetarian, you would be against eating fish as well. Fish are in no way treated humanely either, we catch them and let them suffocate.

Im not saying that all u would eat is lettuce or spinach leaves, but being vegetarian and vegan is very limiting in food choices.

Also, if you were doing this for health, you would not eat any soy products; or at least very few. Just about every form of soy is highly processed, and not to mention, genetically modifed; which is bad news for everyone.

Im not saying that u cant balance your macronutrient ratios being a vegetarian; it can be done; but you cannot deny that it would be more difficult than being omnivorious