Wait, hold on—you just cited the American Dietetic Association saying a vegan diet is healthy. But that's a huge caveat: “well-planned.” Let's be real, most people aren't dietitians. The data shows that over 70% of vegans eventually quit, and a big reason is nutrient deficiencies—B12, iron, zinc, DHA. You can't get B12 from plants naturally; it's a bacteria byproduct you have to supplement. That's not “whole foods,” that's a workaround. Now, about heart disease. Sure, plant-based diets can lower risk, but so do Mediterranean diets with moderate meat and fish. The real science points to processed foods and sugar being the bigger culprits, not lean meat. And let's talk about bioavailability—heme iron from meat is absorbed way better than non-heme from plants. Anemia is more common in vegans for a reason. You're framing this as evidence vs. tradition, but tradition exists because our bodies evolved eating meat for millions of years. It's not about perfection; it's about what's practical and sustainable for the average person. And that's a balanced omnivorous diet.