Random Question, Vegans?

Kody · #1 April 13, 2008, 8:58 PM

So, random time.

I happen to be a rather health oriented person, nothing in the crazy or fanatical side but I'm aware of my health and work to improve it. Always an on-going project.

Recently I've spoken to many of my friends who happen to be Vegetarians, because it interests me. Note, these friends are the level headed type of Vegetarians, not the the kind that damage their health by not eating properly or such.

After talking with them, I wanted to see what everyone's opinion -here- was. Think it's crazy? Think the basic premise has merit? What do you think about being a Vegetarian?

Superkid11 · #2 April 13, 2008, 9:02 PM

I think it's pretty damn great. I'm not one myself... I've considered it but have been unable.
(Can't give up Taco Bell, that's for sure...) Came a lot easier to my cousin cause she saw Babe when she was little. I don't recall ever seeing all of it.

But if somebody can do it, then props to em. Just as long as they still get enough protein from beans and such.

Recurring Villain · #3 April 14, 2008, 12:53 AM

If animals want rights, they should fight harder for them.

Danny Stewart · #4 April 14, 2008, 1:34 AM

I was raised as a partial vegetarian -- I do not eat (and have never eaten) any form of red meat. I only eat poultry and seafood. I am a strong supporter of animal rights, and at some point in my life, I fully intend to give up meat entirely. The vegetarian lifestyle appeals to me for many reasons, health included.

Recurring Villain · #5 April 14, 2008, 2:03 AM

Originally Posted by Danny Stewart

The vegetarian lifestyle appeals to me for many reasons, health included.

Frickin' hippy get off my lawn.

Danny Stewart · #6 April 14, 2008, 2:10 AM

Originally Posted by Recurring Villain

Frickin' hippy get off my lawn.

Sure thing.

Recurring Villain · #7 April 14, 2008, 2:19 AM

Originally Posted by Danny Stewart

Sure thing.

You better not have been chewin' on it.

Danny Stewart · #8 April 14, 2008, 2:21 AM

Originally Posted by Recurring Villain

You better not have been chewin' on it.

Strangely I'm not big on most fruits or vegetables. I hate salad, for instance.

Recurring Villain · #9 April 14, 2008, 2:42 AM

Originally Posted by Danny Stewart

Strangely I'm not big on most fruits or vegetables. I hate salad, for instance.

...what will you eat, then?

I hear the novelty of lentils wears off once you realize they taste like shit.

Josef Kenny · #10 April 14, 2008, 3:01 AM

Originally Posted by Danny Stewart

I was raised as a partial vegetarian

Same thing with me. My parents just don't eat red meat at all, and rarely eat poultry or fish, so naturally I followed suit. Unfortunately they always try to force-feed me salad, but I don't hate it too much so I'm okay.

Originally Posted by RV

I hear the novelty of lentils wears off once you realize they taste like shit.

Well it did for me.

Ronnie Rowlands · #11 April 14, 2008, 7:37 AM

What infuriates me are celebrities who claim to be vegetarian and always campaign, then you see them strutting around in their genuine fur coats and their leopard skin thigh boots.

I like meat. Animals eat eachother, I don't see why these vegetarians don't go as far as to prevent this. And what makes people say "oh I only eat poultry and fish"? As though they have any less "rights" than other animals?

To each his own imo.

Superkid11 · #12 April 14, 2008, 7:42 AM

The ideal thing to do would be to grow meat from stem cells without producing a living animal, like on Eureka.
... then again, in Eureka it was given a growth hormone that made people who ate it stupid...

But yeah, animals eat each other in the wild. I'm sure animals farmed for meat are probably the most apathetic things in existence.

Kody · #13 April 15, 2008, 4:31 PM

Seems like a split between opinions.. love all the discussion though!

I think I'll be dropping any red meat from my diet and moving onto a more vegetarian approach myself, it just seems 'right', for some reason. *shrug*

Danny Stewart · #14 April 15, 2008, 5:00 PM

Originally Posted by Larren

I think I'll be dropping any red meat from my diet and moving onto a more vegetarian approach myself, it just seems 'right', for some reason. *shrug*

Good for you, sir. I have a great respect for that.

Chris Britton · #15 April 15, 2008, 5:11 PM

Go for it mate, and good luck to you as well. I hope it goes well.

Ross Hendrie · #16 April 15, 2008, 5:26 PM

I eat like a fat man and therefore would find it impossible to give up meat, even if I wanted to. Not that I understand why one would want to, but ive never even considered this for a second.

As soon as I hear the word I also immediately think of those protestors etc. which is another reason not to go for it.

Kody · #17 April 15, 2008, 7:12 PM

I really never understood it before looking into it heavily as of late, besides the whole plethora of health reasons friends had spoken to me about.

After seeing what is done to process most of our meat, AND what it does to your health.. yeeah.. <sick>

Wasn't that hard to decide, but we'll see how it is auctually living the lifestyle is. Thanks again for the support guys.

Superkid11 · #18 April 15, 2008, 7:19 PM

What exactly does it do to your health?

I mean, it's fattening, but still...?

James P. · #19 April 15, 2008, 7:19 PM

I'm vegan when it comes to pizza. I only eat pizza w/ onions and bell peppers on top. My one teacher called me a freak when I told her this. Rude, eh?

Danny Stewart · #20 April 15, 2008, 7:36 PM

Originally Posted by Larren

Thanks again for the support guys.

Any time! Best of luck with it.

Originally Posted by TheFatalityThatIsDeath

I'm vegan when it comes to pizza.

That's completely invalid. Don't use the term "vegan" like that -- it can't be applied to a single food item. That's like saying "I never eat lettuce. On chicken sandwiches." The term "vegan" does not allow for a qualifier.