I have to say, though I’m not a vegan or vegetarian, all this bile aimed at them seems unwarranted. Of course there are holier-than-thou vegans, but I’ve been witnessing some obnoxious, holier-than-thou omnivors too. And yes, I do know some vegans – very nice – and healthy people. One is a phenominal cook, and when she sometimes cooks for us, nobody think, “Oh, vegan.” We think, “Man, this is some really good food.”
There has never been a problem with protein in vegan diets (in fact, too much protein is common for sedentary meat eating humans – it causes acidosis, which in turn depletes calcium).
The only difficult nutrient for a vegan diet is vitamin B12. There is no non-animal source. Most modern vegans eat yeast – a one celled animal that is high in B12 (and other B vitamins). Yeast also adds a yummy cheesy flavor.
There are successful primitive cultures that are strictly vegan. They get their B12 from either fertilizing with animal or human manure and resulting contamination (bacteria create B12 in your gut – too late for you to adsorb it) or contamination with insects.
Vegan food is bright and colorful. Meat dishes tend to be boring browns and grays.
Last night on THE MILLERS the grandmother accidentally feeds meat lasagna to daughter of her Vegan daughter. Child discovers she loves all meats. Even though the parents pretend to be non judgmental, the girl knows better and stays in the omnivore closet.
my problem is those that say no carbs. When what they really mean is no starch. grains, celery, peaches, apples, corn, peas, carrots, grapes, are carbs. We have protein, carbs and fats. .oh and I thought vegans were from Vegas. :)
Albany58 almost 11 years ago
And if he’s paleo, ten seconds.
Donaldo Premium Member almost 11 years ago
me and my vegan friends never talk about our food choice because we are tired of fat people asking us if we get enough protein
cdward almost 11 years ago
I have to say, though I’m not a vegan or vegetarian, all this bile aimed at them seems unwarranted. Of course there are holier-than-thou vegans, but I’ve been witnessing some obnoxious, holier-than-thou omnivors too. And yes, I do know some vegans – very nice – and healthy people. One is a phenominal cook, and when she sometimes cooks for us, nobody think, “Oh, vegan.” We think, “Man, this is some really good food.”
jbmlaw01 almost 11 years ago
We believe in free speech – allow the idiots to self-identify.
tripwire45 almost 11 years ago
Man, that’s true enough.
TheWildSow almost 11 years ago
Don’t worry — they’ll tell you.
no1scouse almost 11 years ago
Like, how do Vegans get here? That star is 25 light years away!
shipl14 almost 11 years ago
Wow. Finally got funny.
Guilty Bystander almost 11 years ago
“Eat and let eat is all I say.” Hear hear.
jtviper7 almost 11 years ago
All this food talk is making me hungry. WAITER I’ll have a Filet Mignon.
arroyogrande Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Forks over Knives!
anorok2 almost 11 years ago
Old question…….Do vegans eat animal crackers?? Anyone know?
tygrkhat40 almost 11 years ago
I once saw a bumper sticker on a truck that said “Go Vegan.” I didn’t know they had a team.
phlash almost 11 years ago
“How do you know there’s a Naval Aviator at your party?”“They’ll tell you”
stuart almost 11 years ago
There has never been a problem with protein in vegan diets (in fact, too much protein is common for sedentary meat eating humans – it causes acidosis, which in turn depletes calcium).
The only difficult nutrient for a vegan diet is vitamin B12. There is no non-animal source. Most modern vegans eat yeast – a one celled animal that is high in B12 (and other B vitamins). Yeast also adds a yummy cheesy flavor.
There are successful primitive cultures that are strictly vegan. They get their B12 from either fertilizing with animal or human manure and resulting contamination (bacteria create B12 in your gut – too late for you to adsorb it) or contamination with insects.
Vegan food is bright and colorful. Meat dishes tend to be boring browns and grays.
Karaboo2 almost 11 years ago
Throw a bone in it for flavor.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 11 years ago
Last night on THE MILLERS the grandmother accidentally feeds meat lasagna to daughter of her Vegan daughter. Child discovers she loves all meats. Even though the parents pretend to be non judgmental, the girl knows better and stays in the omnivore closet.
dflak almost 11 years ago
I did not scratch and claw my way to the top of the food chain to eat plants.
Chris Sherlock almost 11 years ago
Just don’t ask a vegan if you have any milk, cheese or eggs in it.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 11 years ago
PessimistEventually we won’t be able to afford meat, so we should stop now?
Luxurylife almost 11 years ago
I’ll remember to laugh about the meat is bad people on here while I consume a Cracker Barrel ribeye med rare.
route66paul almost 11 years ago
Why is it that Vegans drive Priuses?
Hunter7 almost 11 years ago
my problem is those that say no carbs. When what they really mean is no starch. grains, celery, peaches, apples, corn, peas, carrots, grapes, are carbs. We have protein, carbs and fats. .oh and I thought vegans were from Vegas. :)
AmyGrantfan51774 almost 11 years ago
groan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…what a pun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jimboylan almost 11 years ago
If the Creator had meant for us to abstain on the other 6 days as well as on Fridays, why did He make animals out of meat?