Beat the meat?

[rosscrudos]

Been vegan for 10 years now, best thing I ever did....I was overweight and lost about 4 stone within a year. Felt healthier that I ever have been before, and never feel run down or anything like that. What I would say, is that you have to know how to cook!

 

[Diego Napier]

If animals aren't meant to be eaten, why are they made out of meat? Although I love vegetables (except celery), I couldn't imagine a life without meat. A nice steak can't be beaten, except perhaps by a juicy pork chop or of course some nice fresh bacon. Each to their own I say.

We're made out of meat.....

 

[RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased)]

My wife is a lifelong veggie but I'm not.

Can easily see the merits of the diet tho. Sometimes makes eating out a bit tough but otherwise go for it mate.

I've got plenty of good veggie recipes I cook for my wife and I if you want some. PM me.

Thanks a lot fella for kind words and offer, I might well do that.

 

[Driver8]

I have been veggie for 30 years with no health downsides as far as I know. The veggie meat alternatives are so much better now than when I started (DIY burgers that were the consistency of dried dog shit and didn't taste much better).

What has always annoyed me is why I am expected to justify my veggie status to people when they discover it.

 

[RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased)]

Why do you need to label yourself? Just eat what you want, the biggest pain when cooking for veggies is having to cook food separately because they generally don't want meat juices to touch their food. If you are not a veggie that doesn't eat meat but still fancy bacon sarnie now and again wheres the problem?

Hmmm all good points fella, but part of me hates the thought of animals being slaughtered so I could quite easily give it up on ethical grounds as well.
One thing I've never understood is why people love offal? It's f***ing disgusting stuff. Liver, kidney, Tongue? I mean come on, it looks and tastes vile . If your going to eat meat, have something decent. This isn't world war 2 rationing you know

 

[Acker79]

Meat: whats the alternative? | iVillage UK
Meat Replacements | PETA.org

Four High-Protein Vegetarian Alternatives to Soy

This one goes through popular meat things and gives alternatives each rather than just "Tofu! Quorn!"
Guide: Vegan Meat Substitutes | One Green Planet

 

[Seagull58]

Hmmm all good points fella, but part of me hates the thought of animals being slaughtered so I could quite easily give it up on ethical grounds as well.
One thing I've never understood is why people love offal? It's f***ing disgusting stuff. Liver, kidney, Tongue? I mean come on, it looks and tastes vile . If your going to eat meat, have something decent. This isn't world war 2 rationing you know

Mala Mogodu (tripe) is just gorgeous. Lamb's kidneys are also ace. Sheep's Heart - mmmmmmmmmmm. Bring it on.
I bet you dont like Sushi either.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Mala Mogodu (tripe) is just gorgeous. Lamb's kidneys are also ace. Sheep's Heart - mmmmmmmmmmm. Bring it on.
I bet you dont like Sushi either.

I love sushi and offal. Calves liver cooked rare with onions and bacon and a good thick gravy like sauce is the business. Devilled Lambs Kidneys are fantastic. Or combine both. Monkfish liver - mmmmmm.

Probably my favourite book is Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage Meat book because I like its philosophical outlook on the whole thing. Basically there is a symbiotic relationship between man and farm beast and if everyone stopped eating meat the species would not be able to survive. However this means we need to keep our side of the bargain and treat the animals decently. When I buy meat to cook myself it's only outdoor reared / organic and preferably from a butcher. Obviously I'm not adverse to the odd kebab or burger or fried chicken so I don't stick to it all the time but in general I tend to eat good quality meat less often.

No problem with veggies though. In fact if people repeatedly questioned my diet on grounds of health and manliness I'm sure I'd end up punching one of them.

 

[8ace]

Meat: whats the alternative? | iVillage UK
Meat Replacements | PETA.org

Four High-Protein Vegetarian Alternatives to Soy

This one goes through popular meat things and gives alternatives each rather than just "Tofu! Quorn!"
Guide: Vegan Meat Substitutes | One Green Planet

Hemp contains all the essential amino acids and omega 3 oils

 

[SwedishSonna]

I've been practically veggie for the last 8 years or so but thats only because wor lass is by choice. Its just easier to eat what she's having rather than use more pots and pans to make 2 different dinners.

I'm just lazy.

 

[The Face]

Been vegetarian for two years. Never looked back. Do it.

The veggie pies at the amex are top notch.

 

[Kumquat]

The options for a veggie these days are so much wider than the old days. As for others cooking for you just get a few veggie cookbooks. I especially recommend Indian. The variety is astonishing. Spices can enliven even what you'd think the most bland of vegetables.

 

[RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased)]

mala mogodu (tripe) is just gorgeous. Lamb's kidneys are also ace. Sheep's heart - mmmmmmmmmmm. Bring it on.
I bet you dont like sushi either.

no, no i do not

 

[LE19]

If animals aren't meant to be eaten, why are they made out of meat?

If animals are meant to be eaten, why didn't God make some for dessert?

Go for it. We have 2-3 meat-free days a week, would be happy to cut down more. Beans are the future!

 

[Lush]

If you aren't doing it for ethical reasons or health reasons, what's the problem with being primarily veggie with the occasional burger, bacon or sausage. After all, just because my fave pie at the Albion is a veggie pie, doesn't mean I can't eat meat.

This. I eat vegetarian food most of the time, and maybe the day will come when I physically can't face meat, but in the meantime if someone's cooked me a nice dinner, or I fancy a bacon sandwich/Amex Steak and Ale pie, I don't see the point in feeling guilty.

 

[Del Boy]

Each to their own, I'm a meat eater but also happily eat vegetarian meals out of choice.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Rowley- eat vegetables for a while,plenty of them,salads & so forth,clean out the body for a few weeks,but don't go off the meat forever-that's just my opinion.

 

[Fef]

Mrs Fef and I went veggie 7-8 years ago. It was much easier than I thought, and veggie choices in the supermarket and in restaurants is increasing all the time.
Go for it!

 

[Questions]

I have at times thought that I might - purely from a moral stand point - give up meat and then I smell bacon and I know............................... I never could.

 

[looney]

I have been veggie for 30 years with no health downsides as far as I know. The veggie meat alternatives are so much better now than when I started (DIY burgers that were the consistency of dried dog shit and didn't taste much better).

What has always annoyed me is why I am expected to justify my veggie status to people when they discover it.

Maybe because a lot of veggies are preachy and clueless. There are some benefits for some people but it is not better than a meat diet. Going Veg can reduce the risk of bowl cancer but vegan increases the risk of colonic cancers.

Also issues become blurred, issues of animal welfare/humane farming are issues of welfare not animals.