We don't need to eat meat

ya, i am with u i think the people are eat non-veg only for there taste.... but they dont think that , they kill some one........ i think that the non veg persons are cruel.... they have no any feelings about birds and animals..........

Meat isn't a necessary part of our diet. I don't mean to go religious on you, but if you read in the bible, and pay attention to what Jesus ate, you will find very little mention of Him eating meat. It does speak of Him eating fish, but a lot of what He ate was fruits, vegetables, and breads. There is a book and cookbook set called "what would Jesus eat?" I have read it, but I don't have the cookbook yet. It sounded like some pretty good food, though. If you look at some of the diets on the market, such as the Mediterranean or South Beach Diet, they stress fruits and veggies over meat as well. Americans eat a lot of meat, especially here in the South where I live. Meat has been turned into the main course, with very few vegetables involved most of the time. From what I can tell by reading about other cultures, this is totally different from most other places in the world...Maybe this is why America has the highest obesity rate of any country in the world??? Definitely get the "what would Jesus eat?" book and cookbook. I think you will find it rewarding and enjoyable.

i guess i do not belong to those people who think that way..since i like vegetables and fruits..but i do eat meat..but not frequently ..maybe once a week or twice..that goes alos with my family members ... they always eat what i serve in the table ..

[u]Hello vegegirl, I know several person who are vegetarian and they are healthy and strong. You can get your protein from a lot of vegetable so it is not a problem. For non-vegetarian like me, it would take a lot of adjustment to eat only vegetable. Also most of the eating establishment in our place have all meat on their menu. It's hard to find pure vegetarian restaurant so it is only possible to do it at home. But I don't think it's the reason why I can't eat pure vegetable. Meat taste great and even though vegetable also taste great I am going to miss eating meat in case I concentrate on eating vegetable. I do eat vegetable but not exclusively. Regards.[/u]

Hi friend,I dont believe that meat eaters get all the nutrients than vegetarians.Many people all over the world are slowly changing from nonvegetarians to vegetarians.many people say that vegetarians only have a long life than nonvegetarians.thanks for sharing.happy mylotting.

Hi vegegirl, I really appreciate your vegetarianism.Apart from checking your protein,iron,iodine levels you need to also check your pesticide ,chemical level in blood for you have been so long lived on plants.Now all vegetables,fruits sold in markets are excessively treated with chemicals to improve their age.To name a few Grapes is the fruit treated with pesticide at its every level.Cauliflower is the vegetable treated in chemicals to get rid of worms in it.Like wise I can be adding.Think world has more poor people than rich.All of them need some form of protein substitute.I can take you to be fortunate enough for not being among those.All said just to share,no ill feelings my friend.

Meat eating is a habit. And one that can be hard to break. We can get protein from other sources. Beans are a good example. Peanut butter, broccoli and spinach are also good sources of protein besides having other benefits. Meat is just easier, because it is what most have always eaten. Change is difficult.

I agree with you. I think people tend to eat more protein than they actually need anyway. I think that the majority of people would do fine on a vegetarin diet. I'm not sure if you are talking about vegetarian or vegan but either way there are enough protein substitutes out there to keep people healthy. My sisterinlaw is vegan and has extremely good cholesterol and iron levels.

You're right. We don't need meat to get all the nutrients we need to survive. Here in the US, we certainly don't need the kind of meat available to us. We don't need the hormones, steroids, and antibiotics that are fed to the animals we eat. Although I'm not a vegetarian myself, my son is. When I was a single mom and cooking for the two of us, I usually cooked vegetarian for him. Then if I wanted to eat meat, I'd go out to a restaurant. I discovered that the less meat, the less I could eat. Although it might taste good, it obviously doesn't like me any more. My digestive system can attest to that. My hubby does eat meat, though. Thankfully, with the diabetes II diet he has to be on, he can't eat loads of it anymore. Not long ago, I was in the grocery store and discovered some ground beef that was more expensive because the cattle had been raised to roam free, grain fed, and never given hormones or antibiotics. What a difference! It tasted like meat that I had when I was a kid - over 40 years ago. I think if I could find meat like this more often - and it wasn't so expensive - I would buy some now and then and really enjoy it. Until then, the doo-doo meats that our stores sell doesn't like me. And it just doesn't taste good.

I agree. I do not eat meat either. I just don't like the texture and none of my doctors have ever complained that I had any kind of vitamin defeciencys. There are other foods that have the same vitamins as meats do. You just need to make sure that you are eating them.

I am happy for you... I have NEVER challenged your right to be a vegetarian & I don't appreciate you challenging My right to eat meat!!! I've tried the vegetarian diet & I did not feel well after a few days. Personally, I think EVERYONE needs a healthy balance of meats & veggies. I also believe that EVERYBODY has the right to choose for themselves. Plants are living breathing things too!!! I'm sure they would appreciate all of us eating MORE meat!!!

I usually eat meat but since I started suffering from my gastric problem, I tried to eat vegetables every other day. I also eat meat because of my insomnia. I have learned from a friend that if I eat vegetables regularly especially lettuce, I'll be able to solve my sleeping disorder. I can say that she's telling the truth because when I started eating vegetables, I sleep and sleep more compared to before that I'm having difficulties in sleeping early.

Chu Liuxiang small when the teacher asked him a question, since we do not want to see the lives lost in our side, then why should we eat meat? The teacher replied that, since you need, you have to eat, not to have such sentiments.Plants have life, why do we do it no compassion, because plants will not be calling Therefore, we should not eat meat at the time, the compassion such sentiments should be avoided!

well i saw in the TV that vegetables can be made to taste like meat, this is a very good idea because vegetables has more nutrients and omega 3 and 6 thus eating this kind of foods is very helpful to an individual. on the other hand, i never heard of something that the meat is made something that will taste like vegetables... ahehehehe... im just emphasizing the limits of meat ang vegetables...

Well vegetarianism and lack of nutrients don’t really hold good coz in my country India, most of the people are veggies…they are mainly dependent on milk and milk products and pulses and beans. All these are rich in protein and calcium and other vital nutrient and they are doing OK…even excellent if I may say so. however, I am not very sure if they can have strong muscular bodies with only a veggie diet. On my part, I am a non-veggie with a vengeance and I firmly believe that being a part of the animal kingdom, I gladly partake everything that is on offer as food … veg / non-veg

It didn't convince me. For my dietary habits, for me, were never in question. i am an omnivore. Before i hear that usual "eating meat kills the earth", let me assure you that ninety percent of the meat that i ingest comes from local farms or the woods just right outside my back door. As a matter of fact i just ate deer chili where the venison came from a deer that was killed by my cousin. By the way it's not sport hunting, we eat what we kill around here. ;) You're healthy and all you eat are vegetables, i think that is great for it is a choice that you decided on. i don't get why someone is always challenging someone else to join their lifestyle because in their opinion their way of life is better. To each his own and live and let live i say, m'dear. ;)

I can't support you. Because we need meat. Though we wouldn't die if we don't eat meat. But the meatlover will die if they stop eating meat. Yeah it's good that you are ok without meat. But it doesn't mean that everyone else will be ok without meat.

Hi,vegegirl.U r so cool to be vegetarian for 20 or more yrs!i think i can live without meat for one day.Althouth u said that we dont need to eat meat and we can be a healthy person just by eating vegetables,but i think u will have far less delicious meal then....lol....Pork,beef,chicken,etc...i like them all.So i think i wont be vegetarian before 50 yrs old..

A balanced diet is the best way to provide the body with the nutrition. of couse including animal and plant

I am a meat and potato girl myself. I couldn't image life w/o the two.