driveby Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 As I'm plowing through my plate of brisket, sausage links and ribs today , I read about how Prince Fielder has decided to become a vegetarian. and I was wondering if there are any v/v's out there who could explain the lifestyle? It seems healthy and all but I don't think I could give up my meat. And I also don't see how you can fill up on fruits and vegetables? Of the fruits and vegetables I actually like, there is no way I could eat enough to satisfy my hunger. And I really have no problem whatsoever using animals for food, so that would not be a factor in switching even if I thought I could do it. Now, where are those bacon bits for my baked potato? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think they eat pasta too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 funny, but my inlaws fairly recently (a year and a half ago) decided to become "vegan". it is not a moral/animal rights thing with them at all. they read some bogus vegan propaganda book called 'the china study" that convinced them how much healthier it is and how animal protein is the cause of every evil imaginable. i am surprised at how easily roped in they were (he is a doctor). i think the main thing is there is a pretty serious history of heart disease in his family and they are just going all-out with anything they can imagine to keep his ticker running cleanly. if nothing else it is a very low fat, low cholesterol way of eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 <----vegetarian (mostly). I find chicken to be gross, pigs are filthy animals, and I will not eat my brother the cow. I eat fish, shellfish, cheese, dairy, and eggs. Actually, it's not really a political thing with me. I always feel sluggish and "heavy" after red meat meals. I usually relent a bit in the summer time, as grills and steaks/burgers are too tough to pass up, but I love vegetables, and the challenge of substituting veggies in meat dishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think they eat pasta too. yes but not bolognese or carbonara so it does not count fully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Many vegans need to get certain proteins and vitamins from animal souces as vegetables don't give everything they need. Some consume dairy to help balance foods. Some eat purely fruits, vegetables and grains. As in an3y diet many paople take different paths. Is it true you turn gay if you eat only fruits and vegetables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Is it true you turn gay if you eat only fruits and vegetables? If that's how you need to explain it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I consider it an eating disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Many vegans need to get certain proteins and vitamins from animal souces as vegetables don't give everything they need. not really true. the only supplement vegans REALLY need is b12, which i don't believe is synthesized from animal products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 <----vegetarian (mostly). I find chicken to be gross, pigs are filthy animals, and I will not eat my brother the cow. I eat fish, shellfish, cheese, dairy, and eggs. Actually, it's not really a political thing with me. I always feel sluggish and "heavy" after red meat meals. I usually relent a bit in the summer time, as grills and steaks/burgers are too tough to pass up, but I love vegetables, and the challenge of substituting veggies in meat dishes. So you won't eat your brother unless he's looking particularly tasty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) I hate vegetable Lasagna and find it sacreligious Edited February 22, 2008 by whomper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Is it true you turn gay if you eat only fruits and vegetables? No. But I believe its a prerequisite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I hate vegetable Lasagna and find it sacreligious Eggplant Parmesan rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 As I'm plowing through my plate of brisket, sausage links and ribs today , I read about how Prince Fielder has decided to become a vegetarian. and I was wondering if there are any v/v's out there who could explain the lifestyle? I dated a Vegan for half a year and everything was a headache. Going out to eat was an experience in itself. Vegans that I've known usually have a weird skin tone to them... <----vegetarian (mostly). I find chicken to be gross, pigs are filthy animals, and I will not eat my brother the cow. I eat fish, shellfish, cheese, dairy, and eggs. Actually, it's not really a political thing with me. I always feel sluggish and "heavy" after red meat meals. I usually relent a bit in the summer time, as grills and steaks/burgers are too tough to pass up, but I love vegetables, and the challenge of substituting veggies in meat dishes. pseudo-vegetarian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 the few vegans i know are actually light in the loafers so maybe their is a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 So you won't eat your brother unless he's looking particularly tasty? Everyone has their price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 truth is, no one knows what they are eating these days. our fruits and veges are pumped full of hormones and growth agents grown in chemical lased soil. the bulk of our common foods are pumped full of preservatives and real food substitutes produced in a lab. the idea that anyone in america could somehow have control over what goes into their bodies is a joke. i guess if someone owned their own land far from civilization and if they were able to acquire some non-genetically enhanced seeds to grow some crops and they had a fresh water stream somewhere nearby to water their gardens and then they ate only the stuff they grew, then they might have a shot of understanding what they are consuming ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I've done the vegetarian thing twice, for extended periods of time. I felt a lot better, health-wise, and had a lot more energy. Then again, I was putting a lot more time and thought into what I was eating, and buying all organic crap, instead of grabbing fast food-- so the reason for the difference isn't really a glowing endorsement for a vegetarian lifestyle, scientifically. Besides, I really really like some grilled flesh. According to everything I have read, including studies done by the American Heart Association, optimally, people aren't supposed to eat meat more than 3-4 times per week, and the serving sizes recommended are tiny (the size of a deck of playing cards.) Now, I just try and eat healthy, without being overly obsessive about it. If I go out and eat a 34 oz Ribeye, I'll take a break for a couple of days and try to eat more green leafy veggies and oatmeal and lentils and stuff for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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