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Title: Can humans live without meat?
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URL Source: http://english.pravda.ru/health/08-09-2011/118996-vegetarianism-0/
Published: Sep 16, 2011
Author: Kirill Matveev
Post Date: 2011-09-16 04:31:37 by Tatarewicz
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Views: 196
Comments: 16
There are contradictory opinions on vegetarianism. This has to do with the lack of accurate knowledge about this unusual diet. However, vegetarianism is more than just a diet and is rather a lifestyle and a certain philosophy. Scientists have their own opinion about this. Below are the latest scientific arguments and views of European and American nutritionists about vegetarianism. Types of vegetarianism: Flexitarianism - a soft version of a vegetarian diet that allows meat and seafood, but only once a month. According to leading experts, this is the best diet at the moment. There is also pescetarianism that allows fish. Lacto-vegetarianism is the standard type that involves consumption of dairy products and eggs. Vegan is a strict option. No animal products or food is allowed. Vegetarianism - perversion of nature Fruitarianism - consuming only those plants that do not need to be destroyed - berries, fruits, nuts, grains and seeds. It is considered a subtype of raw eating. Other types of vegetarianism are various combinations of the basic types. Vegetarians often have questions about certain "disputable" foods like honey, mushrooms, fish, which provokes new types of vegetarianism. Benefits of vegetarianism Share Print version + - Font Size Send to friend General advantages. A vegetarian diet provides a low intake of saturated fats and foods with "bad" cholesterol. Vegetarians consume a lot of fiber and various phytochemicals that promote health. This is achieved by increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and various soy products. As a result, vegetarians tend to have lower body mass index, low-density lipoprotein and blood pressure. Vegetarians are less likely to suffer from coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. (Nutrition in Clinical Practice, O0; 6, 2010). Vegetarianism and weight loss. Vegetarians are on average 5-15 pounds lighter than meat eaters. This is due to the fact that they are more carefully in their diets and consume less saturated fat. American nutritionists believe that a vegetarian diet is rich in nutrients and can be recommended to reduce weight without sacrificing nutrition. Incidentally, the director of "Supersize Me" who, for the sake of experiment, ate only food from McDonald's, gained 20 pounds and then dropped them in 14 months on a vegetarian diet. (The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, O0; 6, 2011). Vegetarianism cures diabetes. A vegetarian diet improves insulin resistance and oxidative stress, and allows one to safely lose weight. It is very important for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. (Diabetic Medicine, O0; 5, 2011; Current Diabetes Reports, O0; 2, 2010). Disadvantages of vegetarianism Lack of vitamin B12. As many as five clinical studies claim that vegetarians suffer from the lack of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important for cell growth and formation of blood cells. Lack of this vitamin is threatening with neurological disorders, including irreversible loss of nerve cells. Babies who are nursed by vegetarian mothers can develop anemia due to the lack of vitamin B12. (Nutrition, 2011; Ugeskrift for Læger, 2009; Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, 2009). Insanity of vegetarianism has no limits Weak bones. Vitamin B12 deficiency affects bones and fractures are common among vegetarians. Inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake may reduce the growth of bone tissue and cause a decrease in bone mineral density among vegans. (Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, O0; 3, 2010.) Vegetarianism and children We decided to place this item on the list of disadvantages of vegetarianism despite the fact that there is no single opinion on the subject from the experts. In general, reputable medical organizations in many countries (U.S., Canada, Germany, and UK) approve of a thoughtful lacto-vegetarianism diet. Children- vegetarians of school-age have lower body weight and suffer less from obesity related diseases. However, they may suffer from lack of protein, essential fatty acids, iron, zinc, calcium and vitamins B and D. Medics are dissatisfied with extreme forms of vegetarianism - veganism and fruitarianism. Nutritionist Lydia Ionova believes that vegetarianism is not acceptable for people under 25 years of age. There are known cases of death from malnutrition in children who were fed by their vegan parents. Vegetarianism should not be imposed on children as they should be allowed to make their choice independently. (The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, O0;5, 2010; Paediatrics & Child Health, O0;5, 2010). Kirill Matveev Medpulse
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#1. To: Tatarewicz (#0)
as a member of PETA* I say sure humans can live without eating meat but it won't be a life worth living. *People Eating Tasty Animals
Agreed. We've got incisors in the front and molars in the rear, we're omnivore's like bears, etc.
Just the fact that people DIE from eating nothing but vegetables should tell people something--at least you would think so.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton The human herd stampedes on the fields of facts and the valleys of truth to get to the desert of ignorance. Saman Mohammadi The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. Albert Einstein "...if the military is going to defend our freedoms, then we need freedoms to defend. Our freedoms must be restored before the military can defend them..." Lawrence M. Vance Você me trata desse jeito só porque eu sou preto. Junior (my youngest son)
Compare and contrast the vegan-diet vs the traditional eskimo diet. The Eskimo's only veggies for centuries consisted of the occasional wild berries found below the Arctic Circle.
How long do Eskimos who eat their traditional diet live? I have never seen any stats on that.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton The human herd stampedes on the fields of facts and the valleys of truth to get to the desert of ignorance. Saman Mohammadi The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. Albert Einstein "...if the military is going to defend our freedoms, then we need freedoms to defend. Our freedoms must be restored before the military can defend them..." Lawrence M. Vance Você me trata desse jeito só porque eu sou preto. Junior (my youngest son)
I don't know, either, but I don't recall heart disease/diabetes/cancer/etc. being an issue with them considering all the fat/blubber/etc. that they consume.
I have to admit that all I know about the Eskimos would fit handily in a small thimble.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton The human herd stampedes on the fields of facts and the valleys of truth to get to the desert of ignorance. Saman Mohammadi The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. Albert Einstein "...if the military is going to defend our freedoms, then we need freedoms to defend. Our freedoms must be restored before the military can defend them..." Lawrence M. Vance Você me trata desse jeito só porque eu sou preto. Junior (my youngest son)
what I know about Eskimos I learned from Frank
You don't believe the whack-job claims that cave-men supplemented their fruits and berries diets with B-12 capsules picked up at their local pharmacy? Cynic!
"I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it." - William S Burroughs
Coastal people have access to a lot of fats from sea animals but inland people sometimes have a difficult time getting enough fat from moose and caribou and fish. Many people cultivate a lot of green vegetables, cabbage, broccoli, peas etc. and even potatoes. This can be done well north of Fairbanks because of the long daylight in summer.
How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?
" If you cannot govern yourself, you will be governed by assholes. " Randge, Poet de Forum, 1/11/11
Oy! :)
"I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it." - William S Burroughs
Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton The human herd stampedes on the fields of facts and the valleys of truth to get to the desert of ignorance. Saman Mohammadi The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. Albert Einstein "...if the military is going to defend our freedoms, then we need freedoms to defend. Our freedoms must be restored before the military can defend them..." Lawrence M. Vance Você me trata desse jeito só porque eu sou preto. Junior (my youngest son)
I didn't know he knew anything about them either.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton The human herd stampedes on the fields of facts and the valleys of truth to get to the desert of ignorance. Saman Mohammadi The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. Albert Einstein "...if the military is going to defend our freedoms, then we need freedoms to defend. Our freedoms must be restored before the military can defend them..." Lawrence M. Vance Você me trata desse jeito só porque eu sou preto. Junior (my youngest son)
That got me just about as evil As an Eskimo boy can be . . . so I bent down 'n I reached down 'n I scooped down An' I gathered up a generous mitten full of the deadly . . . YELLOW SNOW The deadly Yellow Snow from right there where the huskies go Whereupon I proceeded to take that mitten full Of the deadly Yellow Snow Crystals And rub it all into his beady little eyes With a vigorous circular motion Hitherto unknown to the people on this area, But destined to take the place of THE MUD SHARK In your mythology Here it goes now . . . THE CIRCULAR MOTION . . . (rub it) . . .
the most factual thing ever posted by buckeroo
I have no freaking' clue. buckeroo posted on 2010-07-24 21:33:00 ET
#2. To: IRTorqued (#1)
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#3. To: IRTorqued (#1)
#4. To: Tatarewicz, IRTorqued, James Deffenbach (#0)
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#5. To: X-15 (#4)
#6. To: James Deffenbach (#5)
How long do Eskimos who eat their traditional diet live?
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#7. To: X-15 (#6)
#8. To: James Deffenbach, X-15 (#7)
the most factual thing ever posted by buckeroo
I have no freaking' clue. buckeroo posted on 2010-07-24 21:33:00 ET
#9. To: James Deffenbach (#3)
Just the fact that people DIE from eating nothing but vegetables should tell people something--at least you would think so.
#10. To: X-15 (#6)
I don't know, either, but I don't recall heart disease/diabetes/cancer/etc. being an issue with them considering all the fat/blubber/etc. that they consume.
#11. To: Tatarewicz (#0)
#12. To: abraxas (#11)
#13. To: abraxas (#11)
the most factual thing ever posted by buckeroo
I have no freaking' clue. buckeroo posted on 2010-07-24 21:33:00 ET
#14. To: Dakmar (#9)
You don't believe the whack-job claims that cave-men supplemented their fruits and berries diets with B-12 capsules picked up at their local pharmacy?
#15. To: IRTorqued (#8)
#16. To: James Deffenbach (#15)
the most factual thing ever posted by buckeroo
I have no freaking' clue. buckeroo posted on 2010-07-24 21:33:00 ET
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