Comments on: Meat-Obsessed Cowboy Goes Vegan Thanks To The Dr. Oz Show

By: My take on Veganism, Part II | Epicurious Vegan

My take on Veganism, Part II | Epicurious Vegan — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:01:40 +0000

[...] to be vegan for health reasons generally find themselves a whole lot healthier. Have you seen the Dr Oz clip where a 265 lb meat-obsessed cowboy with the heart of an 85 year old was challenged to give up meat [...]

By: Paul Smith

Paul Smith — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:39:46 +0000

@Don, agreed. One diet doesn’t fit all people. Some people have intolerances to things they had no idea were causing such issues, ie my wife with all grains. Others, dairy doesn’t work well for them. And others, meat. Where people get confused is when they mix their morals with their health needs, and believe that completely eliminating meat will also mean they’ll become healthy. For some, absolutely. Others, definitely not. I’ve known people that were dedicated vegans, got pregnant, increasingly weak, and then delved into the Weston Price diet, which is nutrient dense and focuses on animal based nutrients, from far beyond just the meat, and have found it tremendously beneficial.

I’d say, whatever works for your health best, and matches best with your beliefs, do that. But don’t detract from your own health simply to hold to a belief.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:13:51 +0000

It’s amazing that things like this are going mainstream. If you ever needed a case to go Vegan (a health one) this is it.

People, Veganism is the road to living healthy and anything you hear otherwise is propaganda put together by the meat/dairy/egg industry.

By: treaclemine

treaclemine — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:05:29 +0000

Humans are all omnivores – capable of choosing to get our nutrition from a wide range of sources.

There should be a plant-based diet to suit just about any human – if it’s well-planned to meet your personal real needs.

By: kristin

kristin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:37:30 +0000

were you vegan or just vegetarian? dairy products are far more fattening and harmful to our bodies than meat can be. if you were supplementing a lack of meat with tons of cheese, i bet that’s why you didn’t feel great.

By: Köttälskande cowboy räddad av veganmat « varavegan.se

Köttälskande cowboy räddad av veganmat « varavegan.se — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:22:39 +0000

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By: anardana

anardana — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:05:19 +0000

I’ve heard this idea before, but as a happy vegan I don’t understand it. I am honestly curious about what you think it is about meat that makes you feel good/healthy, as opposed to a protein-and-iron-rich vegetarian diet.

By: a.c.

a.c. — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:19:58 +0000

completey agree. well put.

By: Don

Don — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:43:05 +0000

While I respect those who find that vegan diets work, I want to add that it’s not for everyone.

I recently switched to a diet with far more red meats and lean meats in it. Before, I was feeling unhealthy, had very low energy, was gaining weight and was very confused about it because I WAS on a primarily vegetarian diet (I’d have a piece of chicken every now and then.) Now I’m full of energy and have been losing weight, and finally feel satisfied. I even sleep better.

Meat in my diet is not a luxury or a mistake–it’s a requirement. And I’m sure I’m not alone.

The thing to take away, I believe, is that your diet *is* important and if you’re sick and not functioning at your best, it’s one of the first things you should look at changing. If you’re already a meat eater, go vegan. If you’re a fast food junkie, get more fresh food in your diet. And if you’re eating lots of salads and ‘healthy’ food and suffering… try a steak.

Also, everybody’s different. We are not all carnivores, we are not all vegetarians, and that’s ok. Don’t judge what works.

By: JC

JC — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:42:07 +0000

Check out this uplifting and inspiring video on why other people choose vegan: http://veganvideo.org/