We're all very much focused on the physical benefits of a non-vegetarian diet, however, you should realize that eating meat offers no spiritual benefits.
I don't think anyone here has talked about the spiritual benefits of a vegetarian diet. Keeping away from flesh has great increased my ability to meditate and keep my mind clear of unwanted thoughts (less disturbance). Not to mention I am able to sit still without any movement/pain in meditation for nearly an hour.. (which I'm practicing to increase)
If you're a believer in the idea that our purpose while on earth should be God-realization, then it's pretty obvious by experimentation with your own body that certain foods inhibit further stages of meditation.
We can talk and debate all we want on the physical benefits.. to which I would agree that eating meat would probably give you a more muscular body.. but that's all meaningless if you realize that YOU are NOT the physical body.. but YOU are actually the soul within that body...
Ultimately, my view is that you should decide what diet is best for you based on your ultimate goal..
If your goal is to have a great physique.. then by all means go for the meat diet..
If your goal is to realize your true potential (soul).. then a vegetarian diet is ideal.. |