Message #40737

[mccoy]

My take on meat is probably neutral. I haven't been eating meat nor fish for 45 years now. But I'm aware of the limitations of other people.

I also agree that a meal with meat plus an abundance of vegetables is far healthier than a meal of vegan junk food.

The ethical issue underlined by Steve has its importance but, again, I believe that we can only mildly suggest something to other people, never forcedly.

By the way, processed meat and 'red' meat (mammalian's meat?) are officially carcinogenic foods according to the IARC, the agency on the research on cancer.

But the issue is probably far more complex.

Dr. Hyman suggests eating meat in moderation, as a side dish, together with many vegetables and plant products. Purely on the nutritional side, I don't see much damage with this kind of diet.

Let's remember that there is a trend presently called the carnivorous diet, which means eating only meat or fish. Nothing else. That's patently crazy and against the dietary common sense, potentially very detrimental to health and surely not in favour of longevity.