Very curious about the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle choice.
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msdemos — 9 years ago(February 03, 2017 12:31 AM)
Very curious about the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle choice.
First of all, why veganism (if that's the correct word) over vegetarianismor vice/versa ???
As a vegan/vegetarian, are you constantly "tempted" by meat/animal products, or once fully 'acclimated', does that rarely happen ???
Health-wise, is it a problem ???
Do vegans 'look down' on vegetarians for not being as fully 'committed' (Likewise, do vegetarians ever feel 'inferior', for not "going all the way") ???
Finally, for anyone who was once vegan/vegetarian, and no longer is, why did you switch back ???
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klawrencio — 9 years ago(February 03, 2017 08:45 AM)
First of all, why veganism (if that's the correct word) over vegetarianismor vice/versa ???
I'm technically a non-dairy pescetarian, which means I eat seafood but no other meat and no dairy products (no milk, no cheese). I eat eggs for breakfast now and again simply because they're such a protein-packed food. Going out to eat at restaurants, I get lax on it because everything is going to have butter, cheese, etc. but I do stay away from meat dishes. A few times a year (fancy restaurant, a summer BBQ), I'll eat whatever I want.
For me, it was a combo of health reasons and ethical issues related to the treatment of animals here in the U.S. I don't pretend to be an idealist or anything as I do eat fish.
Veganism is preferred for animal lovers but it's not necessarily a "healthier" option because inevitably you're going to eat more processed foods. If you're vegetarian, you can still eat cheese and butter to your heart's content.
As a vegan/vegetarian, are you constantly "tempted" by meat/animal products, or once fully 'aclimated', does that rarely happen ???
When I first stopped eating meat, I was surprised as to how not tempted I actually was. I was much stricter in that first year of doing it but I'm really never tempted at all. I'd say I eat meat 10 times during the course of a year, tops.
Health-wise, is it a problem ???
I'm probably the healthiest I've ever been. I don't eat meat, eat very little processed foods, limit salt intake, and exercise like a beast. For me, I don't think one lifestyle is necessarily better (although limiting meat isn't a bad idea), just don't be stupid. Eat a balanced diet and get some exercise and generally you'll be fine.
Do vegans 'look down' on vegetarians for not being as fully 'committed' (Likewise, do vegetarians ever feel 'inferior', for not "going all the way") ???
Some of them probably do, but I find more people give me $hit for not eating meat then the other way around. I don't give two $hits about what anyone else eats. You do you. But when I'm at office functions and I grab the eggplant sandwich while everyone else grabs chicken and turkey, I'm the one who gets the comments. -
Pep_88 — 9 years ago(February 03, 2017 10:16 AM)
First of all, why veganism (if that's the correct word) over vegetarianismor vice/versa ???
Cruelty to animals I think is the number one reason. People who do it for health reasons usually are under the impression that it is generally healthier but don't really put too much research into it. I knew a McFillet-O-Fish and french fry vegetarian once. I am sure that wasn't doing much for his health.
As a vegan/vegetarian, are you constantly "tempted" by meat/animal products, or once fully 'aclimated', does that rarely happen ???
Never had much in the line of cravings when I was a vegetarian - but I did eat BBQ ribs on a couple occasions, a great big pulled pork sandwich down south once, and I think some various meat dishes on a couple vacations. Not too bad for a 12 year vegetarian stint though.
Health-wise, is it a problem ???
If you consider getting filled up on Taco Bell bean burritos and potato chips and bagels to be "vegetarian" then yes, health wise you would be better off eating an omnivore diet and include a balanced diet.
Do vegans 'look down' on vegetarians for not being as fully 'committed' (Likewise, do vegetarians ever feel 'inferior', for not "going all the way") ???
Vegans look down on everyone.
Finally, for anyone who was once vegan/vegetarian, and no longer is, why did you switch back ???
I switched back because I wanted to see what it was like so I ate a real nice cheeseburger one time, and I wasn't overstuffed but somehow I was feeling great and not hungry for the entire next day. So it seemed like it was something my body needed. I don't eat meat every day, and try to make conscious choices when buying it.