Going vegan

lufties

Just watched a presentation on going vegan. It makes sense to try it. Anyone have experiences to share?

ShadowHearth

I would rather eat a bullet with my face then say no to meat, eggs and dairy.

Sky King

lufties wrote: »

Just watched a presentation on going vegan. It makes sense to try it. Anyone have experiences to share?

I knew a vegan lad in school. He never stopped farting.

He seemed happy enough though.

looking_around

Far, far too much hassle.

Plus, missing out on so much tasty food.
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If you wanna go healthy, just drop all refined foods.

COYVB

lufties wrote: »

It makes sense to try it

Does it though?

ElleEm

You can't even have most wines. Or honey. No thanks!

dmc17

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I would rather eat a bullet with my face then say no to meat, eggs and dairy.

I'm not sure what good eating a bullet would do you before you stop eating meat, eggs and dairy.

COYVB

Sky King wrote: »

He seemed happy enough though.

Well, OBVIOUSLY!

Sky King wrote: »

He never stopped farting.

mikemac1

ElleEm wrote: »

You can't even have most wines. Or honey. No thanks!

Honey I get but no wine? Sure it's made of grapes

lufties

COYVB wrote: »

Does it though?

Yes, hen period and bee vomit, why is it acceptable to eat a cow and not a dog?

kneemos

lufties wrote: »

Just watched a presentation on going vegan. It makes sense to try it. Anyone have experiences to share?

Were they selling or recommending products at this presentation?

Sir Osis of Liver.

So much bacon,so little time.

Fcuk that.

COYVB

lufties wrote: »

why is it acceptable to eat a cow and not a dog?

Who said it's not acceptable to eat a dog? There are lots of cultures who eat dogs without any bother.

(However, it's probably because, pound for pound, it's more cost effective to raise a cow for food)

lufties wrote: »

hen period and bee vomit

Which all just amount to different combinations of elements, if you want to go down that road

lufties

kneemos wrote: »

Were they selling or recommending products at this presentation?

neither, just plant based foods. It was animal rights activist pres.

looking_around

lufties wrote: »

Yes, hen period and bee vomit, why is it acceptable to eat a cow and not a dog?

doesn't taste good?

Eutow

dmc17 wrote: »

I'm not sure what good eating a bullet would do you before you stop eating meat, eggs and dairy.

Kill him/her.....

Benny_Cake

It can be difficult if you like travelling or eating out. I'm a vegetarian but I've always had at least one option, even if it isn't too interesting. Vegans don't even have that a lot of the time. Respect for anyone who pulls it off though.

lufties

COYVB wrote: »

Who said it's not acceptable to eat a dog? There are lots of cultures who eat dogs without any bother.

(However, it's probably because, pound for pound, it's more cost effective to raise a cow for food)

ok then, how is it acceptable to eat another species and drink its milk, biology designed for its own and not humans.

COYVB

lufties wrote: »

neither, just plant based foods. It was animal rights activist pres.

What about the plants' rights?

BlaasForRafa

lufties wrote: »

neither, just plant based foods. It was animal rights activist pres.

Cows and pigs are plant based foods too, they eat the plants and then we eat them!

Eutow

lufties wrote: »

Yes, hen period and bee vomit, why is it acceptable to eat a cow and not a dog?

Well, cows and pigs should not have made themselves so tasty. Think of it like this, the more cows we eat the less methane gas polluting the earth.

COYVB

lufties wrote: »

ok then, how is it acceptable to eat another species and drink its milk, biology designed for its own and not humans.

Biology isn't a sentient being that designs things.

Why isn't it acceptable to eat other species? That's how life works. I mean this in the nicest possible way, but do you know anything about biology, chemistry or evolution?

Seems you're not really grasping that humans aren't the centre of the universe.

BlaasForRafa

lufties wrote: »

ok then, how is it acceptable to eat another species and drink its milk, biology designed for its own and not humans.

Because it's tasty.

So, so tasty!

lufties

COYVB wrote: »

What about the plants' rights?

plants don't have feelings like animals

COYVB

lufties wrote: »

plants don't have feelings like animals

They're made of the exact same stuff as animals. And rocks. And air. If you're going to get all upset about eating animals it's hypocritical not to do the same for plants

Ruu

Moved from After Hours.

Saipanne

Humans have had a symbiotic relationship with dogs for tens of thousands of years. That's why it might be weird for certain cultures to eat them. They are our companions, not food.

lufties

COYVB wrote: »

They're made of the exact same stuff as animals. And rocks. And air. If you're going to get all upset about eating animals it's hypocritical not to do the same for plants

Plants do not have the same nervous system or feelings as mammals and animals.

looking_around

lufties wrote: »

Plants do not have the same nervous system or feelings as mammals and animals.

If it bothers you, go vegan.


So long as the animals I eat are treated well, and killed quickly/painlessly. I'm happy and will continue to eat them.

There does need to be more legislation regarding animal welfare though.

ElleEm

mikemac1 wrote: »

Honey I get but no wine? Sure it's made of grapes

Most wines and beers are refined and filtered with fish bones.

Benny_Cake

ElleEm wrote: »

Most wines and beers are refined and filtered with fish bones.

Isinglass is actually derived from fish bladders. It's used in refining some wines but most use egg based products or milk protein (OK for lacto-ovo vegetarians, not for vegans) or non-animal derived products (fine for everyone). A quick Google reveals that Isinglass seems to be mainly used in Kosher wines so unless you're Jewish or invited to a Passover meal you should be safe enough.

Beer on the other hand..most mass produced beers sold here use isinglass. Including Guinness.

Tar.Aldarion

Gonna lock this as it's full of crap. OP Feel free to make a new thread in this forum if you would like and we will gladly answer any questions.