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Quote by: DEEJ85  One could say that about other foods that have plenty of oil and fat in them, such as potato chips and fries. This preference for unhealthy food also affects other processed foods.
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Vegetarians as a percentage of their group are much less likely to die from obesity related disease. By being a vegetarian one is more likely to eat healthier foods. Vegetarians vote with their wallets, too, when they purchase healthy foods, such as veggies, fruits, nuts, etc... We are just outnumbered by those of you meateaters who vote with your wallets and have been transforming our landscape into fast food meat -- which shows us, that as a group, or a large percentage of your group, wants.
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...but what about those meat eaters that do want healthier meat? Such as myself?
Maybe we should concentrate on helping society make healthier decisions about the meat they buy.
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And how will you do that? Create an association or group? I would bet there are already some, but have they been successful in gaining any kind of momentum? I don't think so because the fast food industry and the factory farms are still well entrenched, if not growing -- along with the ever increasing growth of obesity and diet related problems, almost on the verge of being labeled an epidemic.
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...people should also consume less meat, Our society eats way too much meat as it is and not nearly as much vegetables and fruit (plus essential nutrients) required for a healthy diet. It is possible that these added health problems are caused by a diet with too much meat and fat that comes with it.
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Agreed. Perhaps affluence leads to gluttony.
Though, I would say try vegetarianism. Experiment with it. Or perhaps make certain days vegetarian. How about "Meatless Mondays" or a "Meat Fast Friday"?
I think a lot of meat eaters are afraid that if they give up meat then they will be depriving themselves of delicious food. But that just isn't the case. After getting used to cooking vegetarian and experimenting with spices and other flavorings, you may find that a whole new world of delicious eating awaits you. All I can say is, keep an open mind.
And for those of you who were once vegetarians but backslided back to eating meat, just try again.