Reasons to Not Eat Meat
(without referring to moral arguments.)

Land Use. People who don't eat meat use less land. Growing food for non-humans is inefficient and irresponsible.

Personal Economy. Fewer trips to the doctor.

Toxicity. People who eat lower on the food chain ingest fewer toxins.

The Meat Machine. Although non industrial sources of meat exist, the majority of meat-eaters get their meat through dubious sources. Mad-cow disease was just one example of food-scares that non-meat eaters don't have to worry about.

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Common Mistakes about Nutrition Without Meat

Protein A diet without meat can contain plenty of protein. Cereals and grains, Leafy green vegetables, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds, Soy products, Other Vegetables, Eggs, Cheese, Milk, Yogurt are all sources of protein.

Iron The rate of Anemia (lack of iron) is the same for meat-eaters and non-meat-eaters.

Vitamin b12 If you eat eggs and cheese, this shouldn't be a problem. Vegans (who don't eat/use any animal-derived product) can supplement this vitamin by eating nutritional yeast or vitamin B12 fortified soy milk.

...showing you what lacto-ovo vegetarians consume on a daily basis.

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December 14, 2007

Special meal
Special meal
Special meal Special meal

Special Work Party at a fancy smanshy pants restaurant in Milan. The meal was prepared especially for me because I'm "Difficult". Going to restaurants, especially in Italy, is difficult...but it can be done. Anyway, the starter was a Grilled Tomato, Zucchini, Eggplant, Peppers, Artichoke, and a Bruschetta. The main course was "Crespelle" with lots of cheese and Besciamella. The contorno was Grilled Scamorza with Radicchio. Wonderful.

December 13, 2007

rice

Rice and Peas, or "Risi e Bisi" (I hate that name)...With a side of Tofu "form" and some Grilled Cabbage. I ate a little bread and a few Taralli.

December 11, 2007

pasta

We are finishing the Shell pasta. This time a quick simple pasta with Basil.

December 10, 2007

soup

Minestrone on the menu today. The ingredients are: Peas, Zucchini, Celery, Potato, Green beans, Carrots, Beans, Lentils. Not pictured is the soy hamburger I ate.

December 8, 2007

pasta

Today we ate shell pasta with radicchio and zafferano. It had parmesean cheese and pepper on top.

salad

We also ate a small salad with fennel, oil, salt, and balsamic vinegar.