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In reply to the discussion: Going Vegan Can Save the Planet, What's Stopping You? [View all]Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)3. I can see cutting back on meats
But full vegan would not be something I would prefer.
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If seafood is allowed I could do it. I'm like a freakin' walrus and probably should
brewens
Jun 2019
#108
Bad choice - pea protein is one of the main ingredients and pea protein is loaded with glyphosate
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#259
Who is addressing the pesticides? Not the US government?? EPA loves glyphosate
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#266
You would have them running loose, up and down every street in the U. S., like in big parts of
demosincebirth
Jun 2019
#140
Do you understand what manner of "life" they lead? Is that what any feeling being would wish
Maru Kitteh
Jun 2019
#145
Not if glyphosate is being sprayed on all our food - and now on some foods right before harvest
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#70
Agreed - How about only buying grass fed beef - healthier and no glyphosate
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#67
So it is your son and not you? That must be so hard for you and your family. Either way, it is
smirkymonkey
Jun 2019
#263
Other views on taurine - two sides to everything - nothing is a definite
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#229
Lots of studies say the opposite - we could benefit from taurine supplimentation
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#114
I wouldn't care what you chose to eat, except for the methane impact on the planet and the animal
MLAA
Jun 2019
#85
What about the impact on our bodies, air, soil and water of the tons of pesticides used on US food?
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#230
Nope, not a chance. I've a few relations (through marriage) who are vegan, and they're miserable
OnDoutside
Jun 2019
#24
Without doubt you would one of the rare (no pun intended) ones ! Good for you.
OnDoutside
Jun 2019
#174
Beyond Burger ingredient - 2% or less cellulose from bamboo, methylcellulose, potato starch, etc.
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#267
methyl cullulose is made from WOOD PULP and plants-FDA says it safe, but I just don't want to eat it
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#290
Many of the substitutes are made with GMO soy and peas - high in glyphosate
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#231
Try looking up a highly rated vegan restaurant and try lunch or dinner there.
Blue_true
Jun 2019
#50
Our appetite for meat and its ecological repercussions are significant in the permafrost thawing.
JudyM
Jun 2019
#216
Our evolutionary ancestors scratched and clawed their way to the top of the food chain.
TomSlick
Jun 2019
#55
Godammit, Jesus singlehandedly domesticated dinosaurs for our dining pleasure!
ProudLib72
Jun 2019
#102
Such awesome love for humanity! Thanks for the image. Never have seen it. It'll stay with me! n/t
Judi Lynn
Jun 2019
#137
When I quit drinking alcohol, I didn't try to get everyone else to quit drinking alcohol. (n/t)
Iggo
Jun 2019
#72
Yeah there is a lot of Vegan whey protein brands and non meat proteins out there
dustyscamp
Jun 2019
#92
I have my own chickens too and I feed them only organic feed and vegetables
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#227
Eww! They are freakish looking! Not because they are vegan, but I think all body builders are
smirkymonkey
Jun 2019
#141
Humans have been eating meat of all kinds since the beginning of time. Why should we stop now? I do
demosincebirth
Jun 2019
#101
You know what crusading vegetarians/vegans sound like here, in the General Discussion forum?
customerserviceguy
Jun 2019
#113
Supposedly the pea protein burgers taste the same as beef. I can't wait to try.
applegrove
Jun 2019
#131
Actually, the northern part of the US & Canada often use glyphosate to dry their crops
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#228
Because of the short Canadian growing seasons, all those peas are being dried with glyphosate
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#271
Did not know that. I thought if they say it is organic it means no round up.
applegrove
Jun 2019
#276
Thinking about what's really involved can start weaning anyone away from early childhood habits.
Judi Lynn
Jun 2019
#142
Well said, Judi Lynn. Evolving consciousness is the only thing that can save the planet.
JudyM
Jun 2019
#193
So your assessment is based on anecdotal data from friends in bad health...
brooklynite
Jun 2019
#189
I can think of two reasons. First, I don't eat a lot of meat, but I do enjoy it.
hughee99
Jun 2019
#209
Germany is trying to deal with this issue right now - animal rights vs the rights of the farmers etc
Pachamama
Jun 2019
#279
Check out the mega ingredients in Beyond meat and see if you still want to eat it
womanofthehills
Jun 2019
#272