Any Vegans on the board?

[HarryPotter]

idk I just checked back through the thread and not much of it, aside from the body building, was information. Mostly thoughts.

The thing about the ancient men being tall was rubbish.

http://ancienthistory.about.com/b/2004/01/21/how-tall-were-the-ancients.htm

http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/medimen.htm

As far as the hunter thing, I posted a link about it in a past post or something. I mean, humans weren't huge, predators with claws or a means of attack until the development of tools, which wasn't a long period between tools and stagnant agriculture. Humans are believed to have been scavengers and, much the same as many primates today, quite fine at getting fruits and veggies to eat.

Like, it's not as if I'm refuting that eating meat in moderation is unhealthy, but you have to be worried about the quality of meat and what the cow was injected with and force-fed, than with GMO dangers. Meat farming is also a terribly destructive empire and sludge fest of pollution, extortion, and over-farming.

@HarryPotter:
Personally, I feel better and can't stand the sight/taste/smell of meat, but that's as personal as these cats loving bacon.

It's just, like when people make accusations about how incredibly unhealthy it is to eat this way, and then shame you for the choice, you know, you get defensive a bit. Especially when it's literally the opposite. And then we challenge them with sources, and then saying that you hate all vegans because they feel better than you. We just don't feel as ignorant as you. Must be hard going through life not being allowed to believe in evolution. (PS, that username is sac-relig (literally))

What on earth are you talking about? My SN is fucking harrypotter... How on earth does that have anything to do with religion?

You just proved my point in your reply. "We just don't feel as ignorant as you." Seriously?

Who said I didn't believe in evolution? You're pretty much just pulling stuff out of your ass at this point.... Keep eating those healthy GMO foods. It's not like ya know they are proven to cause cancer or anything of the sort. It's people exactly like you that make a lot of people think that you guys are douche bags.

Yeah, take a look at this captain.... But that can't be because science is never, ever wrong!!

Keep eating all that soy filled shit.

http://www.sott.net/articles/show/242516-Heart-Surgeon-Speaks-Out-On-What-Really-Causes-Heart-Disease

Stay away from those meats they give you cancer!!!

[Ryan Stewart]

A fad that's been practiced for a few thousand years. Right.

It's such a fad that the majority of indians are vegetarian (something over 60% of the country).

I just love how the only people offering information, sources, or facts are the vegans or vegan supporters here....

I dont get my advice from India, they do some really stupid shit and have a horrific mortality rate. The fad of eating meat has also been around a long ass time and virtually every anthropologist/biologist/etc believes that the coversion from herbivore to omnivore is one of the the key factors leading to our increase in brain mass to body size ratio and the development of complex tools, language and social structures.

Hell, being omnivores might have been the one thing that really separated us from the apes. People quote opposable thumbs but there are primates with them (hell, even a rat and a few cats) and they dont drive E30s to work so obviously they did something wrong. Well, other than the large apes/gorillas, which have been known to have eaten meat (we should keep an eye on those fuckers).

You CAN replace meat and still create a complete protien chain. Insects are one option (every ape of every kind, even if they dont eat meat, eat insects) and a few rarer combinations of plant matter. However, its a greater challenge to get those protiens than it is to club a baby seal and eat its flesh.

[priapism]

idk I just checked back through the thread and not much of it, aside from the body building, was information. Mostly thoughts.

Gee, thanks

The thing about the ancient men being tall was rubbish.

Actually, those links say ancient man was taller than man was in the 1700s, which is exactly what I said.

We just don't feel as ignorant as you. Must be hard going through life not being allowed to believe in evolution. (PS, that username is sac-relig (literally))

Wow, really not doing anything to refute the stereotype here. Hey, the rest of us don't feel as pompous as you!

[priapism]

For a body builder? Probably not.

For the average American, it's more than easy enough to get the recommended level of protein.


Quick example:

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm

I read through this, and it seems to be based on the RDA requirements. That's the problem. Most nutritionists perscribe a basic 40/30/30 macro nutrient split. The difficulty I see with the vegan diet isn't getting protein, it's getting it on it's own without more carbs and fats to achieve a decent ratio.

[squidmaster]

You're nutts, you all feel that pompous and act that way toward us.

dude, you said "ancient men were as tall as we are today". which isn't true. 169cm/5'5".
You said they were tiny in the middle ages (again, wrong) in fact they were 173cm. during the 1700's (read: not the middle ages....) they shrank to a whopping 167cm.

those aren't romans or any shit, and it was the 1700's, bro. if you would have gone through and read the articles you would learn a ton of things that caused the height fluctuations rather than just yelling and arguing for no reason.

Here's LITERALLY what you said, "Ancient man was 6' tall, man of the middle ages was about 5'4. Look at old suits of armor--they're tiny. The men that started the French revolution sounded like 12 year old boys."
Here's the truth: Ancient ment were 169cm on average, middle ages was 175cm, and 1700's (which isn't the middle ages I have no idea where you're getting this from) were 167cm due to famine, poor growing conditions, and plagues.

I went back and read through your posts because I didn't know if I missed anything and wanted to apologize if I did. A few of the comments had wording similar to "I think..." in them, referring to a personal thought or belief, and none of them offered sources. You offered information in two of them (body building and height) and one was wrong (height).

You guys, you don't read or learn the information that's handed to you. you feel better than us at every step of the way still (somehow), and then you just go off and yell some more because you can't seem to comprehend what we're showing you, and you wonder why people don't take you seriously or act the way we do toward you. it's not a mystery-- it's based on your own actions.

[herbivor]

^Dude, it's cool. Try some Kombucha to chill the nerves. The truth is, nutritional science is still evolving as more and more studies are being performed. No one has all the answers to what is the perfect diet for humans. Whatever diet causes a physical stress response, whether it's the Atkins diet or a vegan diet, is probably one to avoid for that individual.

[z31maniac]

what guideline are you going by with 23g protein/day? just curious

I believe that's a WHO number. But it does seem VERY low.

In contrast, there is no need to eat meat 2-3 times a day for "protein." Especially considering all the fat/cholesterol that accompanies it.

Now instead of twice a day, I eat meat twice a week. So no "holier than thou" attitude here about it, you fucking douche HarryPotter.

[drumad]

I believe that's a WHO number. But it does seem VERY low.

In contrast, there is no need to eat meat 2-3 times a day for "protein." Especially considering all the fat/cholesterol that accompanies it.

Now instead of twice a day, I eat meat twice a week. So no "holier than thou" attitude here about it, you fucking douche HarryPotter.

I eat meat two to three times a day. Helps me maintain my 65/30/5 fat/protein/carb macros. I love this diet since I get to always eat high fiber vegs, which are my absolute favorite.

/ketotroll

[squidmaster]

^Dude, it's cool. Try some Kombucha to chill the nerves. The truth is, nutritional science is still evolving as more and more studies are being performed. No one has all the answers to what is the perfect diet for humans. Whatever diet causes a physical stress response, whether it's the Atkins diet or a vegan diet, is probably one to avoid for that individual.

I shouldn't post right after I wake up.

Of course; each individual person is different and stems from different backgrounds. I'm not arguing that this choice is the end-all-100%-amazing diet. But I'm just refuting the comments that were made that were incorrect as research would have us believe.

As far as protein, this infographic is a quite informational graphic.

(it's big so I'll just link)

http://www.ethicalocean.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/11.09.01-veganism-debunked-infographic-01.png

[priapism]

Haven't been pompous to anyone, I'm not the one calling everyone ignorant.

I said "ancient man", that article only goes back two milennia. I said 5.4 in the middle ages, the article you posted said 5.5. I ain't that far off.

Stupid argument here.

[gwb72tii]

THIS along with watching Forks Over Knives, is making me wanna initiate the transition from meat eating yolo nigga, to a vegan hipster.
jk about the hipster part, but seriously. I think I will taper off with red meats first and see how it feels. If I'm feeling fresh as f*ck subsequently, I will continue to cut out the rest. I'm 19, 6'2" & 175 lbs with a too-fast-for-my-own-good metabolism, but my energy is always pretty low.. I think this is due to my over-consumption of meats. ya?

if you want more energy, cut wheat and wheat products completely from your diet for a week and watch your energy level and how clear your mind becomes

[squidmaster]

how far back are you talking, then? You want to talk 30,000 years ago? sure. do you want to talk neanderthals (2.5mil years ago)? then no.

it said 5'9" in the middle ages....

[drumad]

if you want more energy, cut wheat and wheat products completely from your diet for a week and watch your energy level and how clear your mind becomes

cut the carbs and increase the fat, endure the carb flu then see the energy you experience

[herbivor]

I eat meat two to three times a day. Helps me maintain my 65/30/5 fat/protein/carb macros. I love this diet since I get to always eat high fiber vegs, which are my absolute favorite.

/ketotroll

Wow, is that right? I never knew anyone wanting the fat macro to be the highest percentage. Mine is about 60/25/15 carbs/fats/protein, the few times I measured it. I'm more of an endurance athlete vs. the bodybuilding type. I find protein slows me down during exercise, so I eat the bulk of it at the end of the day.

[drumad]

Wow, is that right? I never knew anyone wanting the fat macro to be the highest percentage. Mine is about 60/25/15 carbs/fats/protein, the few times I measured it. I'm more of an endurance athlete vs. the bodybuilding type. I find protein slows me down during exercise, so I eat the bulk of it at the end of the day.

edit: In actuality, the goal is 0 carbs, and roughly a 1/1 ratio of fat/protein in grams (since 9cals/gram in fat and 4cals/gram in protein).

Yessir. I'm actually trying to cut down on my BF right now and I'm making steady losses. So far so good. Messed with me when I first tried it and the hardest part is literally getting enough fat in my daily macros. It's nice though when I can cook everything in butter and coconut oil and eat tons of cheese. I also do intermittent fasting every once in a while. Makes planning meals easy.

The easiest part though is bacon. :p