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Originally Posted by Keith  Why do people keep forgetting the third option? People aren't genetically carnivores or herbivores - we're omnivores: able to eat whatever's available.
And even [b]three[/]b options is a simplification; there's a whole spectrum of options within 'omnivorous' (from almost carnivorous to almost herbivorous); or for that matter within herbivorous (just grass? primarily fruits? etc.).
Lets not fall into the trap of "either/or" thinking... |
The only trap that I can see is the trap most people make by never breaking free from the brainwashing that they plastered with morning, noon and night.
Use mother nature as your guide. Humans got along quite fine without vitamin supplements and colonic irrigation until our 'intelligence' designed all these wonderful contraptions that we are slaves to. (All in the last 200 years)
The bottom line for me is this: Mother mature has provided us with an amazing body designed to use the abundance of plants, grains and nuts that used to be so widespread until we in our great wisdom decided that we should clear forests and meadows so that we can graze sheep and cows for our consumption.
I think if you look behind the 'prime beef' and the 'succulent oysters' you will find a fat cat counting his money at the expence of your health and your wealth. If it doesnt taste 'right' in its unprocessed state: be cautious. Try eating a bit of dead pig raw (Oh! thats right- we call it Prime Danish Bacon) Or what about a dead baby calf (Oh! thats right we call it tender veal)
If anyone is dubious about the quality of a vegan diet just look at the next elephant or horse, giraffe or rhino that passes your way. Oh! but where do they get their protein and calcium from....?
Groan......
Do yourself, other species and the environment a favour and look around us at the natural world and its creatures.