Comments on: I Hate It When Vegetarians Are Right!

By: lizteubner

lizteubner — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:36 +0000

Jen, wait – hormones are better than not? Am confused.

I generally feel like there is no “right” answer beyond “Be aware of what you are eating, one way or another.” But that is mostly because I am lazy.

Also, I seriously had no idea I had so many veggie friends until I wrote this post. Heh.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:22:27 +0000

Vegetarians are right, eh? Let’s talk about soy and wheat gluten.

“In Defense of Food” is a good book as is “The Unhealthy Truth” (next on my list).

Every ‘way of life’ – be it a carnivore or vegetarian – has its drawbacks. And after being veggie after 8 years I’m full on carnivore and I find nothing hard about it. If you’re not sure what meat to get, think of this:

Best: Local – know the farmer. Grass fed
Better: Safeway. Corn fed. Hormones (steroids!)
Bad: Hot dogs (is it even meat?)

Hitting a farmer’s market that sells local meat is your best bet. We usually get buffalo meat from here – http://www.cibolafarms.com/index.php Good stuff. Yes it’s a tad pricier, but the taste is unbelievable and you’re not supporting AgriBusiness.

By: anna

anna — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:57:32 +0000

you should read “In Defense of Food” – another great resource. While he doesn’t advocate for vegetarianism, he does recommend eating mostly plants. It’s a great read, and full of info that you’re already probably ruminating about.

ps: as a vegetarian, I win!

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:29:38 +0000

Great info! Yes, as a vegetarian I can’t believe I’m saying it either.

By: haley

haley — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:48:03 +0000

I suggest watching “King Corn” as well. It will make you want to buy grass-fed even more.

When I get back from Iraq, I am going 100% local farms, produce and meat CSA or the like.

If you can do it in DC and NYC, you can do it anywhere.

Here’s a great resource as well:
http://www.eatwild.com