Study: Vegetarians Less Healthy, Lower Quality Of Life Than Meat-Eaters Vegetarians have a lower BMI and drink alcohol sparingly, but vegetarian diets are tied to generally poorer health, poorer quality of life and a higher need for health care than their meat-eating counterparts. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) –Vegetarians may have a lower BMI and drink alcohol sparingly, but vegetarian diets are tied to generally poorer health, poorer quality of life and a higher need for health care than their meat-eating counterparts. A new study from the Medical University of Graz in Austria finds that vegetarians are more physically active, drink less alcohol and smoke less tobacco than those who consume meat in their diets. Vegetarians also have a higher socioeconomic status and a lower body mass index. But the vegetarian diet — characterized by a low consumption of saturated fats and cholesterol that includes increased intake of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain products — carries elevated risks of cancer, allergies and mental health disorders....
Same reason domesticated dogs are dumber than wolves. You need all the goodies to in meat to make your brain wurk gooder. I needs a stake.
I didn't kill 'em, but we had chicken, baked cheesy taters, and peas for dinner last night. I feel gooder already.
Caveman drawings settle it for me. I've only seen pictures of spears being tossed at wild animals. Never seen one of a caveman peeling carrots or rinsing a head of lettuce...
I hate to admit it, but if I had to give up meat or veggies the meat would be gone. I just love my veggies! Gary
Rumor has it that if you marinate them there veggies in a little beer first it will decrease the deleterious effect of the veggies. (I read it on the Internet. Honest.)
Beer-marinated Vegetables Recipe by Lee Ann Whippen Chef Lee Ann Whippen is a barbecue master, and at Chi Town’s Chicago Q, she serves up these beer-soaked veggies alongside her award-winning ’cue. Serves: 6 to 8 Vienna Lager vegetables side dish easy Ingredients: 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise 2 yellow squash, sliced lengthwise 1 red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch slices 12 asparagus spears 2 whole Portobello mushrooms, sliced 2 red bell peppers, sliced lengthwise 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup Dos Equis lager 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tablespoon dry) 5 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 tablespoons dry) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Instructions: Set the vegetables in a shallow dish. Combine the remaining ingredients, pour the marinade over the vegetables, and let stand 1 hour. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grates just before putting the vegetables on. Grill the vegetables about 5 minutes on each side and serve warm. Gary
And don't even think about taking my Tar Heel Pie away! http://www.ourstate.com/tar-heel-pie-recipe/ Gary
When I worked at Whole Foods (evil corporation) the most unhealthy customers we had were the vegetarians. The VEGANS were the ones that drove me nuts though. I worked a lot of stations but when I was the pizza guy they were the ones that came up asking for gluten free, meat free, sauce free pizzas and requested soy cheese etc. Loaded with a million questions every time. My response in my head was "this is your jacked up diet so you should know this stuff." I didn't work there for very long.....
careful, saying stuff like this can get you banned on other forums.......one needs to learn to be more politically correct (which really means, that if you are deemed "not politically correct", it means you don't share the opinion of the naysayer..... "Being politically correct means always having to say you're sorry...."
We don't either. Nor lamb, goat, duck, or organ meats. But there is still plenty of chicken, turkey, fish, beef and pork. We try to limit our red meat to twice a week. My blood levels have improved. Big thing is to eat non processed foods when ever you can. Your choice.
I still remember what my grandparents taught me. Common sense. This is the seventies and she would tell me things like, the egg, it is perfect food, the white and the yolk go together, do not separate them. Butter, is natural and healthy, just don't eat a pound every day. Processed foods are dead foods. If you want to live eat some things that are alive not just dead food. For example, she would say, an apple, eat the whole thing, the seeds are alive and good for you. Fresh fruits are alive and healthy and fresh veggies too. My grandfather told me the only thing I need in life to be ahead of most everyone else was just do this one thing. He told me it's one word. I was all ears, tell me I said. He replied, "Think! Most people don't do this so you be far ahead of them if you do." What ever happened to good old grandparents full of wisdom and advise yet having ears always ready to listen. I've learned a couple things through the years with food. I like most of it! But we do need some of the good stuff for health. My trick is live foods, a little every day. Like plain yogurt or raw sour kraut or some other cultured food. Cultured foods are full of probiotics and if you eat enough of them you have a very difficult time getting sick.
all those things your grandparents taught you were gifts of wisdom, given to you by them. Its your choice as to whether to follow the advice or not. BUT, if that advice seems good to you, and works, its YOUR job to impart that wisdom to your grandchildren.......
Lousyweather, I get it, Oregon and rain. Beautiful county so I am told. I'm trying to make the connection between your avatar and firewood or is that your wife?
