Interesting articles - both of them!
I've personally never liked meat and didn't eat it long before it was the thing to do. I was actually made fun of for not eating it. I enjoy all dairy products and milk sustained me in my formative years. Everyone else in my family eats it.
My thinking is that as humans we need balance more than anything. I don't see anything wrong in enjoying meat. Didn't most of our cavemen ancestors eat it for survival. There's also the hunter/farmer distinction.
I believe that we as humans are very adaptable. To label us is too restrictive especially since so many enjoy meat. Balance is key. Both of my parents who have enjoyed eating some meat, but not too much, have lived long healthy lives with no serious medical problems. They've also eaten lots of vegetables, herbs etc. Again I think balance is key.
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