Humans, as we were evolving, ate primarily foraged fruits and vegetables with meat thrown in when available. This is why most of our teeth are flat. WeΒ haveΒ canines, true, but humans in prehistory weren't eating meat 3x a day every day. Our digestive system isn't able to handle as much meat. We can't even eat raw meat, unlike all natural carnivores. To think that our teeth are able to "efficiently and quickly tear apart meat" is ridiculous. Have you tried eating a raw steak recently? One of the most common justifications for eating animalsΒ that vegans encounter is, βIf I wasnβt meant to eatΒ meat, then I wouldnβt have theseΒ canine teeth!β Itβs a knee-jerk defense thatβs often made after a meat-eater has been...
If you had to list each chemical/ingredient, as we do for other foods, meat is made up of muscle, tendons, blood, hormones, fertilizers/pesticides the animal ingested, etc. And if every molecular/chemical "ingredient" had to be listed for meat, it would look something like this: Water, actin, myosin, sarcoplasmic proteins, collagen, elastin, monounsaturated fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acids, iron, copper, ash (inorganic residue, makes up to 12% of the meat).. and so on. And, well, fecal bacteria . Yep. Weird, right?!Β ο»ΏBut no worries... right?..... most bacteria are harmless to people. Just depends if you're ok with this.. if you are.. carry on... if you want to know more....Β Β Read this article for more info: https://www.businessinsider.com/poop-bacteria-in-all-ground-beef-us-consumer-reports-2015-8 Another fascinating...
Whatβs Wrong With Shrimp? When it comes to shrimp, there are several important ethical and environmental factors to consider. Organic waste Chemicals Pollution Loss of biodiversity Overfishing Bycatch Organic waste, chemicals, and antibodies from shrimp farms can quickly pollute groundwater or coastal estuaries. The pollution from these farms can result in loss of coastal biodiversity, which is essential for a healthy ecosystem. Wild caught shrimp often involves bycatchβthe incidental capture of non-target species such as dolphins,Β marine sea turtlesΒ and seabirds.Β Raw shrimp also often contains a bacterium called Vibrio, which attaches itself to the shells of shrimp and other shellfishβgross! Why support this harmful industry when you can enjoy delicious and cruelty-free shrimp instead? What Is Vegan Shrimp Made Out Of? But...
