Wait, you're seriously gonna tell me that a diet based on heavily processed soy protein, supplements, and carefully engineered foods is somehow more "natural" than eating what our species evolved to eat for 2 million years? Let's look at the actual science here.
First, the "health" argument for veganism falls apart when you dig into the peer-reviewed literature. Yes, some studies show vegans have lower rates of heart disease, but they also have higher rates of nutrient deficiencies - B12, iron, zinc, omega-3s, and vitamin D are all notoriously hard to get from plants alone. The EPIC-Oxford study, one of the largest on this, found vegans had a 15% higher risk of stroke compared to meat eaters. That's not exactly a win.
And don't get me started on the "protein from plants is just as good" myth. Sure, you can combine incomplete proteins, but the bioavailability and amino acid profile of animal protein is simply superior for muscle maintenance, hormone production, and overall metabolic health. The body doesn't care about your moral stance - it needs heme iron, B12 that's actually absorbable, and complete proteins without having to be a nutritionist to plan every meal.
Look, I get the ethical concerns about factory farming. I really do. But the answer isn't going vegan - it's supporting regenerative agriculture and responsible animal husbandry. You can eat meat and be ethical. You can't get around basic human biology with ideology.
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