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Originally Posted by Laurent Quinn Proper
The best form of protein.
I honestly don't dislike animals but when a vegetarian or vegan is around, I'll treat animals like **** just to spite them and their pressing ways.
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So, Laurent, you acknowledge that when you wrote, "Meat is essential," that statement was factually incorrect. Instead, your view is that meat is "the best form of protein."
I counter your claim that meat is "the best form of protein" with THIS:
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From: The Harvard School of Public Health
Protein: Moving Closer to Center Stage - What Should You Eat? - The Nutrition Source - Harvard School of Public Health
Animal protein and vegetable protein probably have the same effects on health. It's the protein package that's likely to make a difference.
A 6-ounce broiled porterhouse steak is a great source of complete protein—38 grams worth. But it also delivers 44 grams of fat, 16 of them saturated. (2) That's almost three-fourths of the recommended daily intake for saturated fat. The same amount of salmon gives you 34 grams of protein and 18 grams of fat, 4 of them saturated. (2) A cup of cooked lentils has 18 grams of protein, but under 1 gram of fat. (2)
The bottom line is that it's important to pay attention to what comes along with the protein in your food choices. Vegetable sources of protein, such as beans, nuts, and whole grains, are excellent choices, and they offer healthy fiber, vitamins, and minerals; nuts are also a great source of healthy fat.
If you are partial to red meat, such as beef, pork, or lamb, stick with the leanest cuts, choose moderate portion sizes, and make it only an occasional part of your diet: A major report on cancer prevention recommends consuming less than 18 ounces a week of red meat and avoiding processed meats (such as hot dogs, bacon, or ham) to lower the risk of colon cancer
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Your turn. Let's see watcha got.
EDIT: Laurent, I can't change your feelings about animals. I feel it is a good thing to be kind to animals. You, apparently, disagree. I wish you felt differently, but I can't change that.
However, what I
can do is debate whether statements you or I make are correct or not. Some of what you wrote makes me think you may not have had much opportunity to read about nutrition issues related to vegetarianism. Vegetarian nutrition is an area I'm fairly knowledgable about, so I'm glad to hear your nutrition concerns, in case those are one reason you disparage plant-based diets.