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Bull.

We eat darned near anything we can lay hands on, and pound for pound meat is much more loaded with energy than plants, so more efficient in energy expended than plant gathering.

I truly don't mean to be contrary, but personally speaking, I like plants, but I love meat.

And after all, animals eat plants, and so by eating animals, I'm just being more efficient in eating plants.

when i see a vegetarian of vegan that can explain away why we have teeth specially designed for tearing flesh, and the placement of our eyes, making us a predator. i'll agree we are specialized in eating only plants.

Originally posted by Vandalour
Chimpanzee: Eats 95-99% plants, and most of the rest is termites (not meat).

Except when it is meat. I think termites (insects) are not plants so if 5% of a diet is not form plants are they really vegetarian, Reminds me of a vegeterian that told me he didn't touch any dead animal except fish "cause of the phosphorous". I guess you both agree that a little food with a face doesn't mean you have to hand in your vegetarian membership card.

Sorry, but I'm not buying it. If I had a choice between eating a salad or a cat, I'd probably take the cat

If only I could plant a cow....

I have decided today, Easter 2011, to be vegan. Not anything to do with Easter, but I have been thinking of doing this off and on for many years, and today, after everyday of feeling like crap, being obese, and having concerning health issues, along with a belief in karma and spiritual reasons, I have decided today to be vegan. Now, alot of my health issues, well, all really, are because for 43 years of my life, I have abused my body with junk food diet, and have been a big eater and addict of refined carbs, so, my new diet, is not "just" vegan, but quality whole vegan, with no refined carbs, and also no added fat. So, I am eating whole natural veges, and fruits, no refined sugars or flours, and no added fat. I am currently obese, with high blood pressure, high blood sugar in the diabetic range. My body feels like a 600 lb 90 yr old man, my vision is weakening, my gums withering, I am tired all the time, yet have insomnia, I am sure I have sleep apneia too, my gut feels bloated and uncomfortable all the time.... I could go on and on, plus all this has effected my libido, it's just too much of a physical chore to even want to get it on. I'm probably like a million other people. But I am tired of it. I feel hazey and in a fog, plus I need to get myself together because I need to get a job soon, and the way I feel now, I have no energy or drive to do anything. I want this to be real, I know it will be a challenge to make a radical change after 43 years of life being a literal junk food junky, but I'm at the point where I feel I have to make these changes, because everything considered, I could literally have a heart attack or stroke at any time, and I'm just sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, and I know it's from a lifetime of abusing myself through diet. I also want to include some exercise as a supplement to my new diet lifestyle. Anyway, this is my plan.

Human are natural omnivores.

Only the most brainwashed Vegan will tell you otherwise.