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Originally Posted by Zeke
By definition, vegans don't eat insects as they are considered animals. That I didn't know as I thought the only thing in the 'greater' category of insects were spiders being 8 legged vs. mostly 6. Turns out scorpions and mites are not insects either, but still invertebrate animals . Sea sponges and corals are also animals.
My opinion is that a true vegan is hard to find. It's a tough row. The list of things vegans have to eliminate is way comprehensive.
I've been a jack vegetarian since 1985. I guess I'm in the category of ovo vegetarian and even that is not easy if I were really dedicated. But I avoid meat. I think Patrick's son is a good example of why dietary exploration is important. There was a recent study (maybe cited here, IDR) that showed why a certain tribe of Aborigines were in extreme declining health. They were derived of their ancestorial diet of primarily "catches" of land and sea. Instead, they were eating mostly processed foods, were obese and in general, not doing well at all. I tend to think that our heredity has a lot to do with what our food intake should be. IOW, one diet doesn't fit all. This is the problem with our society today. You think you have a lot of options but when you get home with the grocery bags it's more or less the same as last week and full of processed and convenient food. Just a very short example and thought: we don't churn our own butter. What's in store butter? That list goes forever. |
The hardcore vegan I know won't even step on them. Living creature augment.
Interesting guy and I admire the dedication. I couldn't do it.