Most Vegetarians and Vegans Eventually Return to Meat

Re:Most Vegetarians and Vegans Eventually Return to Meat by sten on Tuesday April 18, 2017 @01:11PM (#14140650)

The parent seems to be suggesting that a vegan diet didn't work for them for health reasons. But countered objections to this by saying that it's difficult. (Which it is. Stupidly difficult to eat meat, gluten and soy free in my experience) But convenience is a different argument from health. Which is it? If the issue is convenience, I concede. If it's health there may be room to explore other options.

Though I admit there is nothing inherently healthy about eating vegan (oreos are vegan and I've gained weight while still being vegan while learning how to bake) I'd argue that choosing a diet on the availability of fast food choices is an indicator of an unhealthy decision.

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Re:Most Vegetarians and Vegans Eventually Return to Meat by John23832 on Tuesday April 18, 2017 @01:20PM (#14140770)

> The parent seems to be suggesting that a vegan diet didn't work for them for health reasons. But countered objections to this by saying that it's difficult. (Which it is. Stupidly difficult to eat meat, gluten and soy free in my experience) But convenience is a different argument from health. Which is it? If the issue is convenience, I concede. If it's health there may be room to explore other options.

Why can't it be both? A diet can be both medically necessary and inconveniencing. See my own example or a diabetic diet.

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