Are vegetarians 'healthier' than meat eaters?

Just wondering... I hear some people say things like "Humans were never meant to eat meat.", and "Vegetarians live longer than meat eaters".

I've even heard people say that the human body doesn't properly digest meat, and that it sits in our colons for a long time creating toxins or something funny like that...

Is there anybody who can enlighten me on this scenario, as I'm debating in my mind whether or not going veggie is the right choice for me.

Myths? Opinions? Facts?

Peace,

GNflyby.

 

im fairly positive your average veggie is wayyy healthier than your average meat eater.though i dont really have anything to back that up.
try the vegetarian forum, lots of smart people in there who probably know the facts.

i've heard the same thing about meat not being good digesting too, and it certainly carries a fair amount of toxins in it, so i wouldnt doubt it.

tons of reasons to go veggie, if you are this curious and open minded already, it is probably the right choice for you

def. go check out the veg forum though.

 

you have heard a lot of bullshit


most vegetarians are deficient in a lot of things that you would normally get from meat. and that stuff about digestion time is bullshit too sorry, kind of like the myth that bubble gum never digests. everything digests, some foods have proteins which are harder to break down but in the end a few hours is all you need.

 

A lot of people seem to be under the idiotic misconception that eating red meat immediately means heart problems. What a load of bullshit. The key to being healthy isn't what you eat. With the exception of anything with on it, you can eat anything as long as you eat balanced meals, eat the unhealthy foods in moderation, and/or take care of yourselfstay active and exercise.

I have yet to hear one good reason for being vegetarian, other than health or allergy reasons.

 

there are plusses and minuses on both sides. not all meat is hard for the body to digest, basically just pigs, because there bodys are so closely similar to the human, that they can cause serious problems and the body dosent digest parts of it, and also does not pass all of it, it just sits in the intestines and rots, releasing toxins. the problem with cows is the growth hormones which you will inevitable get large doses of, also red meat makes people quicker to anger. the problem with comercial chicken is that most of these birds live out thier lives in an unhealthy sickened state, and if you notice, even scavenger animals will not eat an animal that died of sickness.
but there is technically nothing wrong with eating these meats, if they are raised properly (the meat at the grocery store of course is not raised properly).
the problems with vegetarianism are mainly effort and money. if youre lazy or poor, you will most likely end up malnurished, you also have to research and learn alot about diet and health.
it does seem that vegetarians have stronger immune systems, but this might be due to the non meat animal parts that are grinded into your cheaper edible meats, such as hot dogs, sausage, slim jims, mcdonalds, etc.
i would suggest that everyone choses thier diet based on health reasons, and money reasons, diets based on stubborness, borrowed morality, or an attempt to appease your peers, can be very dangerous.

 

no I don't eat meat and I would say my diet primarily consists of nachos, juice, fish sandwiches,bananas and cereal oh and cookies the cookies are a food group within themselves. i eat worse then anyone I know.

 

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= meat, you dumb bitch


Edit: Me and Juggz make a helluva team. Now do my bidding, bitch. You're labor, I'm management.

 

fish is not meat

 

lol...yes it is....

 

So what is it? A vegetable?

Please shut up.

 

uhm no guys really it's not. the food and drug admin, agric. industry and national marine fishery services do not consider fish a meat because oxygen is not consumed through resperation and the neurological and muscular systems are less comples in addition to the difference in protein structure.

Anything Fishy About Your Seafood Choices?

We certainly hear often enough that fish is a healthy alternative to meat. It’s lower in fat, a good source of protein, and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce heart disease risk. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) recommend eating fish at least twice a week—if not more. But fish can sometimes contain the toxic metal mercury.

 

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New dietary guidelines call for more fish, less meat

 

see the article titles-a clear distinction between meat and fish

 

You'll find this interesting. That American Heart Association dinner I hosted tonight that I told you about - 263 tickets sold with entree options of chicken, salmon or vegetarian. The choices? 255 chicken and 8 vegetarian. Many in attendance where big time doctors from the area too. Very odd meal selections. I would've guessed 150 chicken, 75 salmon and 30 vegetarian with that crowd.

 

Meat = dead animal, fish = animal, dead fish = meat.

 

right, all I am saying is that fish is not meat...not that it would typically be the vegetarian entree of choice...but thanks

 

I do agree with you though and don't really consider fish to be meat per se. I know a lot of pescatarians (or whatever its called) like yourself. If I felt that a diet like that was much more healthy than the diet I currently have, I think I wouldn't have a hard time switching to it. I probably only eat red meat three meals a month, but I do have either chicken or turkey one meal each day.

 

"Main Entry: meat
Pronunciation: 'mEt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English mete, from Old English; akin to Old High German maz food
1 a : [size=-1]FOOD[/size]; especially : solid food as distinguished from drink b : the edible part of something as distinguished from its covering (as a husk or shell)
2 : animal tissue considered especially as food: a : [size=-1]FLESH [/size]2b b : [size=-1]FLESH [/size]1a; specifically : flesh of domesticated animals
3 archaic : 1[size=-1]MEAL [/size]1; especially : [size=-1]DINNER[/size]
4 a : the core of something : [size=-1]HEART[/size] b : [size=-1]PITH [/size]2b <a novel with meat>
5 : favorite pursuit or interest"

Even though some ass fucks don't "consider" it meat doesn't mean it's not the exact definition of meat.

 

anyway weren't you banned?