The Biggest Lie About Veganism

Are vegans less healthy than meat eaters? And is veganism really that much better for the environment and planet?

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Written by: Mitchell Moffit
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[PabloPerroPerro]

Going vegan for "sympathy for the animals" sounds like really downplaying what animals go through. I think "sparing them of a life of pure misery" is a bit more accurate.

[pkmuhammedhisan]

The hardest part of being a vegan is to get up at 5 in the morning and milk the almonds.

[KlammBand]

About B12: I've read that industrial livestock gets B12 supplements as well. Because of their kind of "junk food" diet, they don't ingest the bacteria from the ground, that produce B12. So if you eat this kind of meat, effectively you're on B12 supplements as well.

[jayakrishnanvg]

Dont know if drinking milk reduces bone strength but lack of exposure to sunlight or low vitamin d will sure reduce the bone strength.

[Masala_Pizzaa]

I think a lot of western vegans could benefit from trying foods from tropical and sub-tropical countries. I had a white vegan roommate who consistently ate mock-meat (not because he loved it's taste or anything) along with a plethora of supplements. I used to feel bad and often shared my south Asian food which he really loved. I never even realised that i actually have a lot of vegan meals throughout the week (i eat chicken and fish, rarely red meat), so I was glad to share a variety of vegetables like okra, different varieties of lentils and various flavour profiles in general. Now that i am back in my country, i notice myself unconsciously eating a huge variety of fruits and vegetables. Vegans in the West should really go to Asian and African stores to diversify their nutrition intake more. There's no reason that vegan food has to mimic textures or tastes of meat.

[KlumpeliI]

In connection with calcium absorption, you did not mention vitamin D, which is important in this process. This may explain why Nordic countries may suffer from osteoporosis due to lack of sun in winter (and this is a minor problem in West Africa, so maybe that's one reason they have healthy bones.) The health of bones should not be reduced to calcium. Other vitamins, minerals, physical activity also come into play

[lrn_news]

Second lie, gorillas and other primates don't have the same digestive systems as humans, quite different in fact.

[dariobalado]

Chimps hunt smaller primates and eat meat when they can. Gorillas frequently eat termites and other insects.

[MaXwell]

I think it's also important to note that b12 comes from bacteria that gets eaten by animals (we used to get it from "less sterile" vegetables). And now most all livestock are giving b12 supplements so the meat has it.
EDIT: I miss worded non vegan b12 deficiency, the point I was trying to make is that they aren't as deficient because their meat is getting supplemented anyway. So unless you're completely avoiding factory farming ...

[_aconite_cj_]

Unhealthy vegan here 🚶 lmao just finished a bag of chips

[georgewilson]

I suffered from metabolic syndrome (obesity, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood sugar). I went whole food plant based no sugar and oil and low salt and I lost 65 pounds, all my conditions greatly improved, my gums stopped bleeding, and erections and energy returned. I used to have an appetite that was never satisfied; whole foods cured it. I no longer use a sleep apnea machine. Finally, the food is cheap-Beans, lentils, sprouted flour less bread, rice, potatoes and seasonal apples. Also, I save money by not having to buy pills or visit the Doctor. I am thankful to all the vegans who suffered attacks to reveal the truth to me.

[pifficus]

I was vegetarian for 6 years, and now have been vegan for the last 6. I eat a balanced diet with of greens, fruits, nuts/legumes, nori (iodine/B12) and beans/tofu/shakes/nooch (protein/Vitamin D/Vitamin B12). Like anyone, I occasionally eat some junk food like sweets as a treat. When I first changed my lifestyle, I did research to confirm I was getting the right nutrients and focused on whole, unprocessed foods. 12 years later, I will never go back to consuming animal products, because I know I'm helping the animals, humans, the world and my body.

[jjoseify]

Studies show that people that go on ANY “diet” see great results at least in the initial months/years. Mostly because when you start paying attention to your eating habits you automatically shed some of the bad effects of it. Obviously at some point the effects start to wear off and you see more of the long term effects

[ThaNimbus]

5:53 though cow's milk may contain calcium, that calcium is not necessarily well absorbed due to the amount of phosphorus within the milk. Adults also have a hard time breaking down the lactose due to lacking the enzymes that they used to have as a child.

[georgewilson]

FOOD HABITS IN LATER LIFE STUDY was undertaken among five cohorts in Japan, Sweden, Greece and Australia. Legumes were found to be the most important dietary predictor of survival in older people of different ethnicities. The results showed that for every 20 grams (one ounce) increase in daily legumes intake there was an 8% reduction in the risk of death. This study shows that no matter what your ethnic background or where you live, eat more legumes to live longer, especially as you age. Of all the food groups including meat, legumes alone had consistent and statistically significant results.

[PondersTech]

Went vegan in 2014 after experiencing the cruelty of animal agriculture. As a happy side effect, I no longer need a prescription cortisone steroid cream for my horrible case of dermatitis and I no longer struggle with anemia. A few people in my family removed dairy from their diets and have started to see similar results for their various conditions. It's clear that we (my family) just shouldn't drink cow's milk.

[SecularShadow]

People say vegan and vegetarian diet has no protein
Here are some :
1 . Soybeans: 36 gm per 100 gm
2 . Legumes : 20 to 24 gm per 100 gm
3 . Wheat, barley, refined wheat, millet : 10 to 12 gm per 100 gm
4 . Oats : 13 gm per 100 gm
5 . Soy chunks : 52 gm per 100 gm
6 . Cheese : 30 gm per 100 gm
7 . Almond : 21 gm per 100 gm
8 . Peanut : 24 gm per 100 gm

For Vegetarian
1 . Milk ( buffaloes ) : 10 gm per glass ( if 1 glass is 250ml)
2 . Yogurt : 8 gm per 100 gm

[georgewilson]

UK BIOBANK STUDY: Looked at 300 people following a low carbohydrate (keto) diet and compared them to 1200 people on a standard diet. It concluded that the risk of having a heart attack, peripheral artery disease, and stroke was double that of those following the standard diet. Other things to note on a keto diet include: high cholesterol, constipation, and a smelly breath.

[georgefleming]

I’m 62 years old now. Three years ago I decided to go vegan for many reasons. Animal welfare, environmental and personal health. My cholesterol was 399, now 114. Weight was 310 lbs, now 225. So much more energy and less napping. I’ll never go back to eating the “normal” American diet. 🌱

[sophiemandese]

Going vegan has reduced my crohns so much I don't need medication. That's more than enough for me. Still gotta avoid sugar and processed foods though, so whole plant based is the way to go! Thank you for this video!