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'Veg-friendly’ Barcelona joins Meat Free Monday' [W:52]

zyzygy said:
Once again MV ignores a point about a balanced diet.
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one meat free day is not going to hurt you. you can just eat two hamburgers the next day if you think you're wasting away.
 
Militant_Vegan_ said:
no, you're just going aound laying turds in threads.
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Sorry I am not.
Meat free Mondays is NOT about promoting a healthy diet but about promoting a political ideology.
As the french fries and soda example illustrates
 
Quag said:
Sorry I am not.
Meat free Mondays is NOT about promoting a healthy diet but about promoting a political ideology.
As the french fries and soda example illustrates
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Who is forcing anyone?
 
Lovebug said:
Who is forcing anyone?
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Sorry I am not.
Meat free Mondays is NOT about promoting a healthy diet but about promoting a political ideology.
As the french fries and soda example illustrates
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Nope no mention of force.
 
Militant_Vegan_ said:
in other news, obesity and bad health have been surging for decades.
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That's more to do with our consumption of overprocessed foods, sugars, and all sorts of artificial crap they like to pump into the food market. It is quite possible to have a very healthy lifestyle and physic while still consuming meat.
 
Ikari said:
That's more to do with our consumption of overprocessed foods, sugars, and all sorts of artificial crap they like to pump into the food market. It is quite possible to have a very healthy lifestyle and physic while still consuming meat.
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not in huge portions. also the quality of meat in the US in generally very bad
 
Militant_Vegan_ said:
not in huge portions. also the quality of meat in the US in generally very bad
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Anything can be overdone. But it is quite possible to be a very healthy omnivore.
 
Ikari said:
Anything can be overdone. But it is quite possible to be a very healthy omnivore.
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sure. that's why I support people who cut down on meat eating.
 
Militant_Vegan_ said:
sure. that's why I support people who cut down on meat eating.
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A properly balanced diet is a good goal for anyone. Even a vegan diet in and of itself isn't healthy. It takes some effort to ensure a proper diet is maintained. Cutting down on meat eating alone isn't enough, but limiting meat intake during the week can be a part of a successful strategy to eat healthier.
 
Ikari said:
That's more to do with our consumption of overprocessed foods, sugars, and all sorts of artificial crap they like to pump into the food market. It is quite possible to have a very healthy lifestyle and physic while still consuming meat.
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Not only possible but the best way to have a healthy diet is to include meat.
 
Ikari said:
A properly balanced diet is a good goal for anyone. Even a vegan diet in and of itself isn't healthy. It takes some effort to ensure a proper diet is maintained. Cutting down on meat eating alone isn't enough, but limiting meat intake during the week can be a part of a successful strategy to eat healthier.
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No problem with that.
My problem is that meat free mondays are not about eating healthier they are about promoting a political ideology.
If you want to promote a healthy diet promote a healthy diet.
 
Quag said:
No problem with that.
My problem is that meat free mondays are not about eating healthier they are about promoting a political ideology.
If you want to promote a healthy diet promote a healthy diet.
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what political ideology are you referring to?
 
Quag said:
True none the less
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It's not the "carbs." It's the animal products.

Over 21 million Americans have diabetes.
About 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes.

Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputations, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and neuropathy. Medications and treatments costs billions and billions of dollars a year.

Yet, the easiest, cheapest, healthiest, and safest treatment (with only positive side effects) is eating a plant-based diet.

Vegans have shown significantly lower risks for type 2 diabetes than meat-eaters. http://1.usa.gov/1S8XeA2

Animal protein itself has been associated with increased risk for the disease. Nutrients | Free Full-Text | Meat Consumption as a Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes | HTML

A recent study shared by Dr. Garth Davis concluded that "higher intake of animal protein was associated with an increased risk of [type 2 diabetes], while higher intake of vegetable protein was associated with a modestly reduced risk." Dietary Protein Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in US Men and Women

Neal Barnard, M.D. has shown improved blood sugar control with a low fat vegan diet when compared to the standard diabetes diet recommendations. http://bit.ly/1xplRyz

Eat a healthy whole food, plant-based diet to reduce your risk for not only type 2 diabetes, but also most other chronic diseases.


Vegans have shown significantly lower risks for type 2 diabetes than meat-eaters. http://1.usa.gov/1S8XeA2

Animal protein itself has been associated with increased risk for the disease. Nutrients | Free Full-Text | Meat Consumption as a Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes | HTML

A recent study shared by Dr. Garth Davis concluded that "higher intake of animal protein was associated with an increased risk of [type 2 diabetes], while higher intake of vegetable protein was associated with a modestly reduced risk." Dietary Protein Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in US Men and Women

Neal Barnard, M.D. has shown improved blood sugar control with a low fat vegan diet when compared to the standard diabetes diet recommendations. http://bit.ly/1xplRyz

Eat a healthy whole food, plant-based diet to reduce your risk for not only type 2 diabetes, but also most other chronic diseases.

*Resources:
--->CDC's 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report: http://1.usa.gov/1qoLJ1R
--->Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's The Vegan Diet How-To Guide for Diabetes: http://bit.ly/TpMUxl
--->10 Simple Steps to a Plant-Based Diet: http://bit.ly/1x23sM8
--->6 Daily 3's: http://bit.ly/1OyRthB
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Militant_Vegan_ said:
It's not the "carbs." It's the animal products.

Over 21 million Americans have diabetes.
About 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes.

Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputations, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and neuropathy. Medications and treatments costs billions and billions of dollars a year.

Yet, the easiest, cheapest, healthiest, and safest treatment (with only positive side effects) is eating a plant-based diet.

Vegans have shown significantly lower risks for type 2 diabetes than meat-eaters. http://1.usa.gov/1S8XeA2

Animal protein itself has been associated with increased risk for the disease. Nutrients | Free Full-Text | Meat Consumption as a Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes | HTML

A recent study shared by Dr. Garth Davis concluded that "higher intake of animal protein was associated with an increased risk of [type 2 diabetes], while higher intake of vegetable protein was associated with a modestly reduced risk." Dietary Protein Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in US Men and Women

Neal Barnard, M.D. has shown improved blood sugar control with a low fat vegan diet when compared to the standard diabetes diet recommendations. http://bit.ly/1xplRyz

Eat a healthy whole food, plant-based diet to reduce your risk for not only type 2 diabetes, but also most other chronic diseases.


Vegans have shown significantly lower risks for type 2 diabetes than meat-eaters. http://1.usa.gov/1S8XeA2

Animal protein itself has been associated with increased risk for the disease. Nutrients | Free Full-Text | Meat Consumption as a Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes | HTML

A recent study shared by Dr. Garth Davis concluded that "higher intake of animal protein was associated with an increased risk of [type 2 diabetes], while higher intake of vegetable protein was associated with a modestly reduced risk." Dietary Protein Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in US Men and Women

Neal Barnard, M.D. has shown improved blood sugar control with a low fat vegan diet when compared to the standard diabetes diet recommendations. http://bit.ly/1xplRyz

Eat a healthy whole food, plant-based diet to reduce your risk for not only type 2 diabetes, but also most other chronic diseases.

*Resources:
--->CDC's 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report: http://1.usa.gov/1qoLJ1R
--->Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's The Vegan Diet How-To Guide for Diabetes: http://bit.ly/TpMUxl
--->10 Simple Steps to a Plant-Based Diet: http://bit.ly/1x23sM8
--->6 Daily 3's: http://bit.ly/1OyRthB
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http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/symptoms-causes/dxc-20169861


Vegans being malnurished and under weight are less at risk for diabetes but that doesnt make them healthier
https://authoritynutrition.com/top-5-reasons-why-vegan-diets-are-a-terrible-idea/
http://naturalhygienesociety.org/diet3.html
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-08/why-vegan-diets-suck
http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/side-effects-of-becoming-vegetarian

Meat isnt the problem poor eating habits are.
 
 
Militant_Vegan_ said:
the more meat you eat, the sicker you get. we agree. you can slide by if you only consume a small amount.
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You will be healthiest by eating a well balanced diet that includes meat and live an active life
 
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