Some individuals say that many of the items that are in a regular western diet are inherently bad for adult human beings. Their argument basically goes that if we were to cut out these things, then we would live longer, healthier lives. Before we take a look at some of these items, I want to point out that not everybody agrees with these points of view.
One of the most popular foodstuffs that is not much use to adult human beings is milk. Animal milk is just too rich for humans and besides that it is acidic and mucous-forming Think about it: why would we be designed to need the milk of other animals after we have been weaned off our own mother's milk because we no longer required it? It sounds ludicrous, does it not?
Perhaps the reason we are told to drink milk is so that farmers can sell it to us. Some of the major concerns with drinking milk is the amount of chemicals and growth hormones that were fed to the cow.
It remains in the milk for the benefit of her calves, and we drink the same cocktail of drugs and hormones that is intended to force calfs grow. Unfortunately, the antibiotics given to the cow and the pesticides in her feed also show up in the milk she produces. Regrettably for us humans that is. Milk is also loaded with cholesterol and it's calcium content is a problem for humans to extract.
It is often said that drinking milk will help stave off osteoporosis because of the high calcium content of milk, but if it is difficult for us to extract, then that is a very doubtful claim. Why take the chance when you can simply take a couple of calcium pills? In rural Thailand very, very few people eat any dairy products at all and a lack of calcium is not a local issue.
Eggs are not that healthy for you either because they are high in cholesterol. They also contain growth hormones, pesticides and antibiotics for the same reasons that milk does. Salmonella is a serious danger if the chickens are not dosed up to the eyeballs with antibiotics. Eggs can also result in constipation.
Fish is considered a healthy alternative to meat, but you have to be careful with that as well these days. There is so much heavy metal is some fish like tuna and salmon, that it is recommended not to eat these fish more than once a week.
So it cannot be good to eat it at all if you are eating doses of mercury and whatever else too.
Of course, not all vegetarians stay away from all the foodstuffs listed above. In fact, most vegetarians will eat fish, a few less will eat cheese, eggs and drink milk. The smallest group of common vegetarian creeds is the vegans who will eat none of the above - no animal products whatsoever may pass their lips.
One of the most popular foodstuffs that is not much use to adult human beings is milk. Animal milk is just too rich for humans and besides that it is acidic and mucous-forming Think about it: why would we be designed to need the milk of other animals after we have been weaned off our own mother's milk because we no longer required it? It sounds ludicrous, does it not?
Perhaps the reason we are told to drink milk is so that farmers can sell it to us. Some of the major concerns with drinking milk is the amount of chemicals and growth hormones that were fed to the cow.
It remains in the milk for the benefit of her calves, and we drink the same cocktail of drugs and hormones that is intended to force calfs grow. Unfortunately, the antibiotics given to the cow and the pesticides in her feed also show up in the milk she produces. Regrettably for us humans that is. Milk is also loaded with cholesterol and it's calcium content is a problem for humans to extract.
It is often said that drinking milk will help stave off osteoporosis because of the high calcium content of milk, but if it is difficult for us to extract, then that is a very doubtful claim. Why take the chance when you can simply take a couple of calcium pills? In rural Thailand very, very few people eat any dairy products at all and a lack of calcium is not a local issue.
Eggs are not that healthy for you either because they are high in cholesterol. They also contain growth hormones, pesticides and antibiotics for the same reasons that milk does. Salmonella is a serious danger if the chickens are not dosed up to the eyeballs with antibiotics. Eggs can also result in constipation.
Fish is considered a healthy alternative to meat, but you have to be careful with that as well these days. There is so much heavy metal is some fish like tuna and salmon, that it is recommended not to eat these fish more than once a week.
So it cannot be good to eat it at all if you are eating doses of mercury and whatever else too.
Of course, not all vegetarians stay away from all the foodstuffs listed above. In fact, most vegetarians will eat fish, a few less will eat cheese, eggs and drink milk. The smallest group of common vegetarian creeds is the vegans who will eat none of the above - no animal products whatsoever may pass their lips.
About the Author:
Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on several subjects, and is now concerned with low fat low cholesterol diets. If you would like to know more, please visit our site at http://vegetariancasserolerecipes.com
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