tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post6525661619953863921..comments2024-03-28T12:31:11.055-07:00Comments on Adventures In Keeping House: Vegans Are An Anti-Vegetarian Psy-OpSannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-26771462754680397172021-08-04T11:18:10.528-07:002021-08-04T11:18:10.528-07:00Elspeth, yes, you'll get thin because you miss...Elspeth, yes, you'll get thin because you miss the calories! I went back to eating meat because I was getting too thin, imo.<br /><br />I should add that I understand that if someone is a vegan for the animals, they won't care much about what it does to their health, unless they get very sick.<br /><br />What I find irritating that if I do a search on health benefits of vegetarian eating nearly all the results will tout veganism as the only way. <br /><br />I love my dairy, thank you very much. Every time I tried to cut on it, my dental fillings started to fall out and last time I got a nasty rash, too. So I'm not sold on the whole "dairy free" idea!Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-28065162564193611812021-08-04T11:12:21.299-07:002021-08-04T11:12:21.299-07:00Thanks, Michell, same to you!Thanks, Michell, same to you!Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-34276520827894150572021-08-04T06:56:11.546-07:002021-08-04T06:56:11.546-07:00In my experience (which unfortunately has increase...In my experience (which unfortunately has increased exponentially over the past decade), there is almost always a correlation between verbally outspoken veganism and far left politics tinged with a hostility towards tradition, and Christianity in particular. Or, if Christian, I've seen very hard and relentless attempts to shoehorn veganism into Christianity as a merciful more godly way to eat.<br /><br />Of course, this isn't universally true. I have a couple of female relatives who stopped eating meat specifically to get thin, and it worked, so they stuck with it. Their husbands are still ravenous carnivores, and there doesn't seem to be any tension in the marriages because of it.<br /><br />But from what I have seen, they are rare exceptions.elspethhttp://readingbetweenthelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-61754619418907926272021-08-04T06:47:32.260-07:002021-08-04T06:47:32.260-07:00I did not add back animal products because it was ...I did not add back animal products because it was not sustainable or my health was declining, I added back an occasional few (eggs & beef) because that is what I choose to do for me. I understand what you are trying to say, and of the many vegans I personally know, do it for the animals, not health. I am speaking from many years of experience of following both. I agree the diet or most anything for that matter, should not be politicized. Vegans who do it for their ethical reasons, will of course be offended by vegetarians who continue to eat animal products. The ones who holler the loudest are those on a social platform, and generally do not believe in God. I agree that veganism can harm fertility, however that has more to do with lack of calories, proper nutrition and extreme exercise. Young women just jump in these lifestyles to fit in and do not do their own research. Interesting question you posed, good luck with your journey in more plant-based eating. Blessings. <br />Michell Michell Hendrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707347469141560644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-16883149351219092742021-08-03T11:00:56.169-07:002021-08-03T11:00:56.169-07:00I think I should add that different people have di...I think I should add that different people have different dietary needs. Older men are particularly at risk of heart disease and certain cancers and it makes sense for them to severely limit certain food groups, yet veganism is often marketed to young women and it absolutely damages their fertility as you need a certain amount of saturated fat to ovulate, plus soy products can absolutely crash your cycle. Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-54457505655626383902021-08-03T10:55:40.977-07:002021-08-03T10:55:40.977-07:00The point is that there is a difference between ve...The point is that there is a difference between vegetarian and vegan. Vegetarian diets have known health benefits and can be followed long-term without the need to supplement which isn't true for vegan diet as it excludes all animal products. So yes, it can be beneficial short-term but it's not sustainable for a long time without supplementing.<br /><br />And even you yourself went back to eating meat and eggs. Most long-term vegans cheat and eat seafood or fish, or even meat as long as it's outside their own houses, they just won't tell you.<br /><br />There is a well-known UTube channel where the lady claims that her family are all vegan, yet then you learn that they do eat animal products quite regularly, at least once a month they'll go out to a restaurant and just order whatever they like and then they will eat meat or fish while visiting etc etc<br /><br />I actually don't care what others eat and I find that the diet should not be politicised. I'm leaning more plant-based myself but I find it rather irritating that veganism is so heavily promoted. And I don't like demonising dairy. Paleo eaters are also famous for it, btw. Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-69735130824105453252021-08-03T10:39:14.976-07:002021-08-03T10:39:14.976-07:00I am Christian and have followed a vegetarian diet...I am Christian and have followed a vegetarian diet for many years or so and lowered my cholesterol by 70 points in my 30's and 40's. It was never an issue with anyone in my life. In my early 50's I had been eating meat for a few years and decided to try veganism. I was doing it for health and learned a lot. There are many Christian vegans out there, most just don't "toot their horn". It is a way to EAT, not a religion. (And the vegan diet is sustainable long term done correctly- I know many people who thrive on it) I do eat meat and eggs in my diet now just for reference but I do go back from time to time and adjust my diet. Trust God, eat whole foods and don't judge others trying to find their way is my thoughts.<br />Michell Michell Hendrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707347469141560644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-64030580721938143332021-08-03T07:48:11.736-07:002021-08-03T07:48:11.736-07:00It looks like they are astroturfed to me...It looks like they are astroturfed to me...Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-55786133931938730752021-08-03T06:00:13.730-07:002021-08-03T06:00:13.730-07:00I agree completely! I think vegans are part of a g...I agree completely! I think vegans are part of a godless, lost group. Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.com