Comments by "Some Guy" (@someguy2135) on "See the True Cost of Your Cheap Chicken | NYT Opinion" video.

  1. Good. Now do videos that do the same for cheap pig flesh, cow flesh, lamb flesh, turkey flesh, and fish. Be sure to cover government subsidies and promotion.
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  2. Eating chickens of any sort, as well as eating other animals (and what comes out of them) is detrimental to health and longevity. Vegans have lower rates of ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. That was the finding of the peer reviewed Adventist Studies. Link on my channel under "About."
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  3. Since you are aware of the cruelty of the dairy industry, you probably know that the best way to avoid paying $6 for chicken is to not buy chicken at all. Your comment could be misunderstood.
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  4. A pure plant based diet can be cheaper than eating meat. Cheap staple foods include rice, beans, potatoes, pasta, oatmeal and bananas. Even in food deserts, many of these can be found in cans, dried or frozen.
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  5. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  6. I already learned the truth and switched to a pure plant based diet. I used to think I needed meat for protein. It turns out a whole food plant based diet is superior for health, vitality, and longevity. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  7.  @MrJames_1  Here is one link. Switching from eating animals and what comes out of them to a pure plant based diet can result in a much lower risk of needing the health care industry to deal with chronic conditions. Vegans have lower rates of ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. Link to evidence on my channel under "About" then "Chronic."
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  8. Can't figure out how to eat ethical chicken? That's because it can't be done. The only ethical "chikn" is made from plants. Eventually, it will be made using lab technology without the need for inflicting suffering and death to innocent, sentient beings.
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  9. Most vegans will tell you that after a short transition period, it is automatic and effortless. I will.
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  10. I agree, but "eating less meat" can include eating no meat for those of us who are willing to do so. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  11. Kudos. Now educate yourself about the cruelty of egg and dairy production. Cheese is the hardest to give up, but it can be done. Kick the casomorphin habit by switching to Cheetos and tapering off gradually. That's how I did it. Now I enjoy nutritional yeast and occasionally Hippeas when I crave Cheetos.
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  12. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  13. Here is a related video by Vox that shows how animal agriculture (especially factory farming) makes pandemics, epidemics, and new antibiotic resistant pathogens a lot more likely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwuujiHvduc Previous zoonotic diseases from animals include swine flu, avian flu, SARS, AIDS, Ebola, and the last pandemic virus in 1918 which came from a small Kansas poultry farm.
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  14.  @nancyfahey7518  Meat heavy diets are associated with premature death. Consider the Inuit (aka Eskimos) of Canada and the Maasai of Tanzania. They live 10-20 fewer years than other Canadians and Tanzanians. The Maasai have a life expectancy of under 45 years of age! Now compare them to the Seventh Day Adventists. They are taught by their religion to not eat meat. They have the longest lifespan of any population studied. SDA men in California live almost 10 more years than other Californian men. Links on my channel under "About."
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  15.  @CrazyWinning10  Our leaders notice when the voters walk the walk and vote with their dollars. Boycotting all meat dairy and eggs to help grow the vegan movement will inspire others and convince politicians in office that we are serious about changing this cruel and destructive industry. Corey Booker and Elizabeth Warren are working on a bill that will improve the problem of factory farming.
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  16.  @nancyfahey7518  The farmers can switch to growing crops. If the government funds the transition by helping them financially to do that, I would be in favor of that. My nephew and his wife own and operate a free range cattle ranch. I love them, but I spend a lot of my time convincing others to boycott their product. They could earn money a better way.
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  17.  @ASwegoalong  So you want us to base a decision as important as this to a random person with an internet connection? I would rather listen to the experts on this subject. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Vegans have lower rates of ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. That was the finding of the peer reviewed Adventist Studies. They also found that the only dietary group that they studied with an average BMI in the recommended range was the vegan group. Links on my channel under "About."
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  18.  @Kevin-finity  Companies like Beyond Meat are doing just that. JUST is actually doing it with clean, cultured (aka lab) meat.
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  19. Much better for you too. Eating beans is associated with longer lifespans.
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  20.  @susanfritzel4055  They can be if you cook them properly. There are plenty of YouTube channels devoted to this, like "Cheap Lazy Vegan." My favorite is Edamame! Hummus is a close second.
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  21. Good questions. What can each of us do about it? Boycott their products. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  22.  @cryser18  It might still be a good idea to Google 21 day kick start. Too many ex vegans blame veganism instead of figuring out what they did wrong. I get most of my info on nutrition from Dr. Greger at his channel Nutritionfacts. Forks Over Knives changed my life.
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  23.  @cryser18  Thank you for being part of the solution! 🌱
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  24.  @cryser18  You can refer to the AND position paper when people question if a plant based diet is sustainable.
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  25.  @rachelwolf5370  Good. Are you a vegetarian instead of a vegan because you eat eggs?
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  26. The food industry is one that we can do something about. Vote with your wallet and boycott meat dairy and eggs! Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  27. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  28.  @alfwok  Right. And cheese. The dairy industry might be the most cruel of the animal agriculture sub categories.
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  29.  @Xavier-Denis  You are right about chicken sh*t. That is why raw chicken is so dangerous. Most pieces of chicken flesh include excrement due to the current methods of slaughter.
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  30.  @tanyahempstead9119  I pressure chicken manufacturing companies by boycotting all meat dairy and eggs. Changes in consumer preferences have already had a big impact on dairy companies. "Borden Dairy filed for bankruptcy Sunday, becoming the second major milk producer in as many months to seek Chapter 11 protection." -Washington Post "Dean Foods, the nation’s largest milk producer, filed for bankruptcy protection in November. From major corporations to small farmers, milk processors are seeing their margins pinched as wholesale milk costs climb and consumers gravitate to dairy-free options such as almond, soy and oat beverages."- Washington Post Link on my channel under "About."
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  31.  @tanyahempstead9119  I encourage others to stop consuming industrially farmed meat by telling them all the reasons to go vegan. 1-Your own health (vegans are less likely to get several deadly chronic diseases) 2-Helping to end animal agriculture would reduce the chance of another pandemic & other zoonotic diseases 3-Helping to end animal ag would reduce the chance of the development of an antibiotic resistant pathogen. 4-Animal ag wastes a huge amount of fresh water 5-Animal ag is a major cause of water pollution 6-Animal ag is a major cause of deforestation 7-Animal ag increases PTSD and spousal abuse in the people who work in slaughterhouses 8-Animal ag is a major cause of the loss of habitat and biodiversity 9-Animal welfare, obviously 10-Going vegan is the most effective way to do your part to deal with the climate and environment crises. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Links for some of these are at my channel under "About."
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  32.  @Xavier-Denis  "Chicken in a blender" sounds like the first step for making Chicken McNuggets. Just goes to prove that anything deep fried and salted will sell.
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  33.  @nicholask.5185  Thank you for being part of the solution to so many problems. 🌱 The benefits of switching to a purely plant based diet are amazing. 1-Your own health (vegans are less likely to get several deadly chronic diseases) 2-Helping to end animal agriculture would reduce the chance of another pandemic & other zoonotic diseases 3-Helping to end animal ag would reduce the chance of the development of an antibiotic resistant pathogen. 4-Animal ag wastes a huge amount of fresh water 5-Animal ag is a major cause of water pollution 6-Animal ag is a major cause of deforestation 7-Animal ag increases PTSD and spousal abuse in the people who work in slaughterhouses 8-Animal ag is a major cause of the loss of habitat and biodiversity 9-Animal welfare, obviously 10- It is the single most effective way for each of us to fight climate change and environmental degradation. 11- Longer lifespan. 12- Healthier weight (vegans were the only dietary group in the Adventist Studies that had an average BMI in the recommended range.) 13- Ending animal ag would reduce food poisonings from e-coli and salmonella Links for some of these are at my channel under "About."
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  34. Learning to cook without animal flesh, eggs or dairy while making it delicious has never been easier. Check out the YouTube channel "Cheap Lazy Vegan" for example. I have learned to use miso paste, and mushrooms to make my tofu and bean dishes savory and just as enjoyable as before I switched to a pure plant based diet.
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  35.  @xavierRB9  Biologists classify humans as omnivores only because of observed behavior in the majority. It is true that humans can digest the flesh of other animals, but that doesn't mean we need to do so in order to thrive. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Humans can also digest the flesh of other humans. Does that mean that we should? Of course not!
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  36. The good news is that unlike many current problems, each of us can do something about this one. Boycott meat dairy and eggs. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  37.  @nancyfahey7518  Wrong. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  38.  @bastelzakai5786  If you are a Seventh Day Adventist, you could point out the fact that you tend to live longer because of your diet. Some people need a selfish reason to do the right thing. I switched to a mostly plant based diet for the health benefits, and then went fully vegan once I educated myself on the subject.
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  39. Some people will stop eating animals. The number of vegans is growing quickly.
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  40.  @bastelzakai5786  Or alcohol, right? The great thing about the Adventist studies is that it allowed scientists to compare diets among people who all live a healthy lifestyle. Not all SDA's abstain from meat and dairy. Eating meat and dairy was the only variable.
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  41.  @porcu12345  Or no meat for those of us who are willing to do that. Why support this cruel and destructive industry at all? Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  42. Learning to cook without animal flesh, eggs or dairy while making it delicious has never been easier. Check out the YouTube channel "Cheap Lazy Vegan" for example. I have learned to use miso paste, and mushrooms to make my tofu and bean dishes savory and just as enjoyable as before I switched to a pure plant based diet.
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  43. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  44.  @MrZakatista  The benefits of switching to a purely plant based diet are amazing. 1-Your own health (vegans are less likely to get several deadly chronic diseases) 2-Helping to end animal agriculture would reduce the chance of another pandemic & other zoonotic diseases 3-Helping to end animal ag would reduce the chance of the development of an antibiotic resistant pathogen. 4-Animal ag wastes a huge amount of fresh water 5-Animal ag is a major cause of water pollution 6-Animal ag is a major cause of deforestation 7-Animal ag increases PTSD and spousal abuse in the people who work in slaughterhouses 8-Animal ag is a major cause of the loss of habitat and biodiversity 9-Animal welfare, obviously 10- It is the single most effective way for each of us to fight climate change and environmental degradation 11- Longer lifespan. 12- Healthier weight (vegans were the only dietary group in the Adventist Studies that had an average BMI in the recommended range.) Links for some of these are at my channel under "About."
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  45.  @MrZakatista  Glad to hear it. Like most vegans, I now wish I had made the change sooner.
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  46.  @appropriate-channelname3049  You want scientific evidence that eating animals is detrimental to human health and longevity? Consider the peer reviewed Adventist Studies. They found that vegans had lower rates of ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. Link on my channel under "About" then "Chronic."
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  47.  @redhen2470  Right. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  48.  @appropriate-channelname3049  A balanced diet is the proper percentages of macro nutrients and micro nutrients. If you read through my comments in this thread, you will see that I documented that fact. Protein and animals are not synonymous.
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  49.  @appropriate-channelname3049  I switched to a mostly plant based diet for the health advantages. I went completely vegan after I learned all the facts. Yes, a properly planned pure plant based diet centered around whole foods with plenty of variety is the ideal diet for a long healthy life.
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  50.  @nancyfahey7518  If you want to duplicate chicken taste, try some of the many plant based chicken alternatives like Beyond Meat.
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  51.  @nancyfahey7518  Before that was the decision by the Supreme Court that allowed corporations to "contribute" unlimited amounts of money for campaigns.
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  52. Ask most vegans and they will tell you that they wished they had done it sooner. I will. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  53. The best source of expert advice about how to do it sustainably is by Googling 21 day kickstart.
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  54. Bugs aren't needed either. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  55. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  56. And often salmonella, etc.
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  57.  @thatguy5801  We will be forced to end animal agriculture as we know it only when the climate and environment crises get bad enough. I hope it isn't too late to turn things around at that point.
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  58.  @thatguy5801  Mind if I ask the meaning of your nom de YouTube? (user name)
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  59.  @thatguy5801  Google veganic farming. They don't use any animal byproducts, including manure.
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  60.  @thatguy5801  Thanks. What do you think of the standard practice in the egg industry of killing newborn male chicks by grinding them alive? I hear some of them are suffocated instead.
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  61. Here is a related video by Vox that shows how animal agriculture (especially factory farms) make pandemics, epidemics, and new antibiotic resistant pathogens a lot more likely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwuujiHvduc Previous zoonotic diseases from animals include swine flu, avian flu, SARS, AIDS, Ebola, and the last pandemic virus in 1918 which came from a small Kansas poultry farm.
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  62.  @floydblandston108  I disagree. Read my reply to Nolan K.
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  63.  @azmolhossain9244  Halal is supposed to minimize suffering of the animals you eat, right? The best way to do that is to not eat them. Stop paying for this cruel industry to continue breeding animals into existence to meet the demand you create.
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  64.  @Rat__Wife  Right. Choosing lasagna only makes sense if it is made without cheese or meat. There are delicious plant based frozen food options if you don't have time to cook.
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  65.  @bpcgos  Halal is supposed to minimize suffering of the animals you eat, right? The best way to do that is to not eat them. Stop paying for this cruel industry to continue breeding animals into existence to meet the demand you create.
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  66.  @TimothyConway0  Well said! Great advice about keto. I will recommend that to my brother who recently told me that he was planning to try keto.
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  67.  @JasonNumber  I disagree. If they went directly into the rest of it, most people would click away. This way they could relate to someone in the position of the shopper in the video. This reminded me of "A Christmas Carol."
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  68.  @floydblandston108  Plants never developed a brain (via natural selection) to experience pain. They can't run away like animals can. No brain, no pain.
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  69.  @floydblandston108  Vegans are "stunted mentally?" Including the brilliant physicist Brian Greene? You might have seen him hosting science for the layman shows on PBS. Google him. Maybe you think vegetarianism also stunts your mental abilities. Famous vegetarians include DaVinci, Pythagoras, and Einstein. This quote by Einstein is food for thought. "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." Today they would be vegan. It is only logical. We now have knowledge and resources that they didn't have.
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  70.  @floydblandston108  Read my comment in this thread quoting the position of the largest organization of nutrition professionals. People reading this thread should believe you over them? What are your credentials?
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  71.  @floydblandston108  I never claimed that the current methods of growing crops couldn't be improved. Switching to veganic farming methods would be ideal. However, since animal agriculture is much worse for our environment, our health, and for animal welfare, we should start our reforms there. The best way to do that is by joining the boycott of meat dairy and eggs. The laws of supply and demand will do the rest. Lowering the demand means fewer animals will be bred into existence to live miserable and short lives.
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  72.  @floydblandston108  Thinking in terms of all or nothing allows you to rationalize your funding of this cruel industry. I know that growing crops involves deaths from insects etc, but it is undeniable that switching to a pure plant based diet greatly reduces the total suffering, even if you believe that plants can suffer. Eating animals means eating all of the plants that they ate, in effect. If you take your all or nothing approach, you could also rationalize eating dogs, chimpanzees, or even humans.
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  73.  @floydblandston108  Eating animals can not be justified, since humans do not need to eat them to thrive. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so. Read their position paper abstract that I quoted in this thread.
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  74. Can't figure out how to eat ethical chicken? That's because it can't be done. The only ethical "chikn" is made from plants. Eventually, it will be made using lab technology without the need for inflicting suffering and death to innocent, sentient beings.
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  75.  @JasonNumber  Until you watch the rest, you won't know how important this video could be for your buying decisions.
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  76.  @JasonNumber  Just fast forward past that if you want.
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  77.  @JasonNumber  Maybe you would prefer this relevant video. Here is a related video by Vox that shows how animal agriculture (especially factory farms) make pandemics, epidemics, and new antibiotic resistant pathogens a lot more likely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwuujiHvduc Previous zoonotic diseases from animals include swine flu, avian flu, SARS, AIDS, Ebola, and the last pandemic virus in 1918 which came from a small Kansas poultry farm.
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  78.  @Slothstronaut  If they told you why you shouldn't smoke or take hard drugs, would you do it anyway?
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  79.  @Slothstronaut  Do what?
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  80.  @Vendrette  If you only base your dietary choices on taste, we better hope you don't decide that you like the taste of human flesh!
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  81.  @jpe1  Have you watched any of Cosmic Skeptic's videos about veganism?
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  82.  @IssaFram  Do it anyway. You didn't make the video, so they won't blame you. Just warn them first.
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  83.  @nipaprogoulis7088  Sadder for the chickens. Human hearts are damaged by eating animals. Vegans have lower rates of heart disease.
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  84.  @u_j134s  No need to "hope for the best" if you buy something to eat besides animal flesh.
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  85.  @TyphonCH  I agree! Did you know that pigs are more intelligent than dogs?
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  86.  @bpcgos  If your ethics are not based on logic, but only dogma, there is no sense in discussing it. You know your dogma better than I do. You might want to watch this video showing a debate about halal between a vegan activist and a Muslim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROa7IaBrPNs
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  87. Here is a related video by Vox that shows how animal agriculture (especially factory farms) make pandemics, epidemics, and new antibiotic resistant pathogens a lot more likely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwuujiHvduc Previous zoonotic diseases from animals include swine flu, avian flu, SARS, AIDS, Ebola, and the last pandemic virus in 1918 which came from a small Kansas poultry farm.
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  88.  @Xavier-Denis  Right! Other "kitchen sink" processed meats include hot dogs, sausage, and luncheon meats.
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  89.  @jpe1  I was a long time fan of the Atheist Experience and Matt Dillahunty in particular. That was before I switched to a purely plant based diet. I was disappointed in Matt's reaction to calls about veganism, and particularly with his conversation with Alex. He has had plenty of time to investigate the issue, but he prefers to be willfully ignorant, it seems. I also enjoy the YouTube channel "Ask Yourself" for an atheist and vegan advocate. I still wear leather that I bought before the switch. Most of them were second hand, anyway, which some vegans say makes a difference.
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  90.  @jpe1  Kudos for being open minded, educating yourself on the topic, and then conforming your actions with your beliefs. I made the switch after a health scare to a mostly plant based diet, after which I educated myself and cut out the last of the animals (seafood.) As a bonus, I was glad to discover that I felt even less of the effects of chronic inflammation at that point.
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  91.  @jpe1  The content provider for "Ask Yourself" has done some collabs with Cosmic Skeptic. Might be a good place to start.
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  92.  @jpe1  Good point. Personally, I also had that benefit of cutting out the last of the animals from my diet. I used to have chronic joint and back pain, but they have basically disappeared after my switch. Plant based athletes (see "The Game Changers") swear by the benefit since they can work out hard and recover more quickly. By the way, turmeric and black pepper in your diet is also very helpful if you have any flare ups. Dr. Greger at Nutritionfacts made me aware of that fact.
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  93.  @Slothstronaut  Your argument against veganism is admirably concise, but for some reason, I remain unconvinced.
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  94. Why is the Amazon being intentionally burned? Demand for meat dairy and eggs, especially beef. "Deforestation is largely due to land clearing for agricultural purposes, particularly cattle ranching but also soybean production. … continuously clear forest – illegally – to expand pastureland. Twelve percent of what was once Amazonian forest – about 93 million acres – is now farmland.Aug 27, 2019"- EarthSky 70%+ of soy is used to fatten animals for slaughter, and for feed to produce dairy and eggs.
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  95. The benefits of switching to a purely plant based diet are amazing. 1-Your own health (vegans are less likely to get several deadly chronic diseases) 2-Helping to end animal agriculture would reduce the chance of another pandemic & other zoonotic diseases 3-Helping to end animal ag would reduce the chance of the development of an antibiotic resistant pathogen. 4-Animal ag wastes a huge amount of fresh water 5-Animal ag is a major cause of water pollution 6-Animal ag is a major cause of deforestation 7-Animal ag increases PTSD and spousal abuse in the people who work in slaughterhouses 8-Animal ag is a major cause of the loss of habitat and biodiversity 9-Animal welfare, obviously 10- It is the single most effective way for each of us to fight climate change and environmental degradation. 11- Longer lifespan. 12- Healthier weight (vegans were the only dietary group in the Adventist Studies that had an average BMI in the recommended range.) Links for some of these are at my channel under "About."
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  96.  @iamthepinkylifter  Well said. Here is a quote that supports your comment. "Besides agreeing with the aims of vegetarianism for aesthetic and moral reasons, it is my view that a vegetarian manner of living by its purely physical effect on the human temperament would most beneficially influence the lot of mankind." -Albert Einstein "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." -Albert Einstein (Today, he would be vegan.)
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  97.  @iamthepinkylifter  The doom you mention may come from climate change, environmental degradation, or from another pandemic like the 1918 "Spanish" flu that sprang from a poultry farm in Kansas. Standard practice in animal agriculture will lead to the development of an antibiotic resistant pathogen which could have even more severe consequences in the long run.
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  98.  @jpe1  Not my fav either, but I will be interested to see if more and more atheist vloggers might go vegan now that Alex has done so. A lot of prominent atheists are reducitarians. Sam Harris once hinted that he might switch to a purely plant based diet a while ago, but he never did.
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  99.  @scorpfelidae2439  The true cost of meat, dairy and eggs includes the huge cost to our environment!
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  100.  @agentbubbles782  I agreed with everything you said until I read your last sentence. What makes you think they don't suffer?
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  101.  @agentbubbles782  We need to end the demand! Every time you make the right choice, you reduce the demand, which means fewer innocent sentient beings bred into existence to suffer and die for no reason.
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  102.  @johntack1049  Backed by science. What is your source of information?
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  103.  @johntack1049  An opinion piece based on evidence from credible sources. Who provides your evidence? Joe Rogan?
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  104. Right. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  105.  @Tee_B  I can speak for all of us when I say this. Since you only base your diet on taste, I hope you don't decide that you like the taste of human flesh!
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  106.  @Tee_B  Not if you were born into a culture that practiced it on a regular basis. You only eat animals because the culture you grew up in taught you that eating animals was "normal and necessary." It is commonly practiced in our culture but it is not ethical, and not needed for us to thrive.
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  107. I can sleep at night knowing that I have done my part to fight it by living a vegan lifestyle and educating others about why they should too.
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  108. I agree. Until animal agriculture is ended, every buying decision that doesn't include meat dairy or eggs helps reduce the demand for them, and means fewer animals being bred into existence.
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  109.  @Azelas27  The question is not "what will you do?" The question is "what should you do?!"
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  110.  @jusletursoulglobaby  Meat eaters like the taste of Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods meat alternatives. Here is a link to a YT video where 5 of 8 meat eaters preferred the taste of Impossible burgers to the taste of burgers made of cow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYOCv-y8ckM
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  111.  @Azelas27  If you aren't motivated by avoiding the funding of a cruel and environmentally destructive industry, maybe you will be motivated by your health. I originally switched to a mostly plant based diet because of a sudden symptom of cancer. While waiting for the series of tests my doctor prescribed, I researched what would give me the best chance of avoiding cancer, and learned that vegans have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. That was the finding of the peer reviewed Adventist Studies. When I learned more about other reasons why others eliminated all animals and animal byproducts from their diet, I did just that. Like most vegans, I now feel more energy and fewer aches and pains from chronic inflammation that is the result of eating animals and what comes out of them. Vegans live longer too. Link to evidence on my channel under "About" then "Chronic."
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  112.  @Azelas27  There are delicious plant based versions of all the foods you mentioned. Here is a link to a YT video of a blind taste test that shows how 5 of 8 meat eaters preferred the Impossible burger to one made from cow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYOCv-y8ckM
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  113. Can't figure out how to eat ethical chicken? That's because it can't be done. The only ethical "chikn" is made from plants. Eventually, it will be made using lab technology without the need for inflicting suffering and death to innocent, sentient beings. JUST is already selling it in a Singapore restaurant.
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  114. You didn't mention that germs from feces are very common due to the process used for slaughter. That's why raw chicken is so dangerous.
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  115. It could have been a plant based lasagna. The one in the video wasn't though.
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  116.  @bai_qi  Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  117.  @susanfritzel4055  Wrong. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  118.  @danielgleason8382  True. Same for raising cows. The good news is that humans do not need to eat animals of what comes out of them to thrive. In fact, vegans have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. That was the finding of the peer reviewed Adventist Studies. When I learned more about other reasons why others eliminated all animals and animal byproducts from their diet, I did just that. Like most vegans, I now feel more energy and fewer aches and pains from chronic inflammation that is the result of eating animals and what comes out of them. Vegans live longer too. Link to evidence on my channel under "About" then "Chronic."
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  119.  @danielgleason8382  Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  120.  @danielgleason8382  "According to the most comprehensive analysis of farming’s impact on the planet, plant-based food is most effective at combatting climate change. Oxford University researcher Joseph Poore, who led the study, said adopting a vegan diet is “the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth.” The study, which was published in the journal Science, analyzed the impact of various food industries on the planet by looking at data from around 40,000 farms in 119 countries." Link to the study on my channel under "About" then "Oxford."
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  121. Where is it "mandated by laws?"
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  122.  @SINfromPL  Plants cannot suffer. That is why people who are brain dead are called "vegetables" or the scientific term- "in a persistent vegetative state."
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  123.  @porcu12345  As for the environment, consider this- "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link to the newspaper article quoted above at my channel under "About."
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  124. Do yourself a favor and educate yourself about the benefits to your health and longevity of a pure plant based diet. Vegans have lower rates of several chronic diseases, including the top killers. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  125.  @porcu12345  Or no meat. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  126.  @porcu12345  Switching to a pure plant based diet is the single most effective way to do your part to fight climate change and environmental degradation. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link on my channel under "About."
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  127.  @porcu12345  I figure that every buying decision which doesn't support animal agriculture means (everything else being equal) fewer animals being bred into existence to meet the demand by consumers. Changes in consumer choice has already made a big difference in the dairy industry. "Borden Dairy filed for bankruptcy Sunday, becoming the second major milk producer in as many months to seek Chapter 11 protection."- Washington Post "Dean Foods, the nation’s largest milk producer, filed for bankruptcy protection in November. From major corporations to small farmers, milk processors are seeing their margins pinched as wholesale milk costs climb and consumers gravitate to dairy-free options such as almond, soy and oat beverages."- Washington Post Link on my channel under "About."
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  128.  @porcu12345  Animal agriculture as we know it must end eventually. It is not sustainable because of its effect on climate change, wasted resources like fresh water, and environmental degradation. Plant based meat dairy and egg alternatives are making a difference, and clean meat using lab technology plus precision fermentation to produce real dairy without cows, sheep or goats will eventually replace the practice of raising animals to produce those types of products. There will continue to be animal ag in poor parts of the world, however.
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  129. Significantly reducing is good. Eliminating meat dairy and eggs from your diet is better. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  130. Better yet, no meat dairy or eggs at all. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  131. I like Gardein.
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  132. I agree. The number of animals killed every year is impossible to visualize. The cruelty of animal agriculture is unnecessary. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  133.  @JohnJohnson-kg4ek  If you decide what to eat only on the basis of taste, we all better hope you don't decide you like the taste of human flesh!
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  134.  @michaelwalters4749  Consider this- almost all vegans grew up as meat eaters. Reducing significantly is helpful, but the UN has declared a "Code Red" for the climate change crisis. Half measures aren't appropriate at this point. Taper off gradually if need be, but the goal should be to eliminate meat and dairy from your diet. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" The full newspaper article (from "The Independent") at my channel under "About."
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  135.  @michaelwalters4749  Eliminating dairy is also important, since cows and sheep are the most destructive to the climate. The methane they produce is 20-80 times more potent than CO2 as a green house gas.
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  136.  @lng-3698  Typically, the doggie door is only accessible to the few chickens near it. A chicken further away might not even know about it, let alone be able to wade through all the other chickens to get to it.
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  137. Why is the Amazon rain forest being intentionally burned at an alarming rate? Demand for meat dairy and eggs, especially beef. "Deforestation is largely due to land clearing for agricultural purposes, particularly cattle ranching but also soybean production. … continuously clear forest – illegally – to expand pastureland. Twelve percent of what was once Amazonian forest – about 93 million acres – is now farmland.Aug 27, 2019" -Earthsky More than 70% of soy is used to fatten farm animals and to feed to produce dairy and eggs.
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  138. @Meghan Not only survival, but a plant based diet can be better for health, vitality, and longevity. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  139.  @appropriate-channelname3049  2. I don't look down on them any more than I look down on other meat eaters. Of course, I was also a meat eater until I educated myself about the subject. I now know that humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive. If you know the facts, and still choose to support this cruel and environmentally destructive industry, I will look down on you as much as them.
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  140.  @appropriate-channelname3049  3. Leaving future generations a home with an environment as hospitable as ours is our duty. Ideally, it would be even better. Ending animal agriculture would really help. Switching to a pure plant based diet is the most effective way for each of us to do our part. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" Link to the newspaper article I quoted at my channel under "About."
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  141. @Meghan Right. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  142.  @kathleenfaher861  It will take time for civilized populations to eliminate animal agriculture. That is why it is all the more important for those of us who are aware of the cruelty and destructive nature of it to completely boycott their products. It will result in fewer animals being bred into existence to meet the consumer demand.
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