It does absolutely depend how far back you go. But I don't believe the modern "scientific" belief that all of humanity were cave-dwelling Neanderthals 10,000 years ago, especially since there is vast archaeological data that suggests advanced civilized nations more than a hundred thousand years ago, who were presumably cultivating grains. (I would argue there is substantial evidence that humanity, and event he Earth is much, much older than is currently believed).
But it would follow then, that one's genetic lineage can also be an important factor in diet.
Either way, I agree with you. And while grains do provide some nutrients, they are not for everyone, and certainly not as critical as animal products (meat, dairy, fish, eggs), nor as greens. Obviously veganism/vegetarianism is foolish from even just a nutritional point of view, but so is the opposite extreme of exclusively eating animal products.
Vegetarianism isn't foolish in regards to nutrition.
You can still get dairy, you can still have eggs, and you can increase proteins via cheeses, protein rich vegetables such as edamame, etc.
Veganism is the diet that's truly silly. You are missing out on a lot of important nutrients. Not eating a product of an animal is way sillier than choosing not to eat an animal. Milk is meant to be consumed.
'Protein Rich' vegetables. They are protein rich on paper, but in practice, you have to eat large volumes of them to get enough nutrition. Give me a steak. F*ck off with your three plates of broccoli. Barf me out.
I whole-heartedly agree, that dairy, especially milk should be consumed liberally. But it is not a substitute for meat. The reason I say vegetarianism foolish is because is because it accomplishes nothing while depriving our bodies from great sources of nutrients. MOST (not all) can be obtained from non-meat animal products (especially eggs), but not always as efficiently. I'll repeat: balance is key.
Our bodies are designed to sustain from both plants and animals. I will concede that western society in the last 150 years has perhaps indulged too much when it comes to meat, to the point where we now serve meat as side dishes to meat. Meat can definitely be reduced (especially since it's generally more expensive) and supplemented with non-meat animal products, but it would be wise for most people to have at least one serving of red meat a day (on average). And don't forget the fish!
But in the end, it's that life must consume life. Plants are just as alive as any animal, and the wise would say even the minerals of the earth are tingling with life -- nothing is without it. It is good to be mindful of the life we consume, plant or animal, but to abstain from one as a false 'moral' decision based on the idea that because animals are more evolved than plants it is wrong to eat them, is unwise.
Our bodies are designed to sustain from both plants and animals.
Actually, technically they’re not. We don’t possess the bacteria that breaks down cellulose, such as a gorilla. Our digestive tracts most closely mirror a wolves- with one exception: we have an appendix.
It does absolutely depend how far back you go. But I don't believe the modern "scientific" belief that all of humanity were cave-dwelling Neanderthals 10,000 years ago, especially since there is vast archaeological data that suggests advanced civilized nations more than a hundred thousand years ago, who were presumably cultivating grains. (I would argue there is substantial evidence that humanity, and event he Earth is much, much older than is currently believed).
But it would follow then, that one's genetic lineage can also be an important factor in diet.
Either way, I agree with you. And while grains do provide some nutrients, they are not for everyone, and certainly not as critical as animal products (meat, dairy, fish, eggs), nor as greens. Obviously veganism/vegetarianism is foolish from even just a nutritional point of view, but so is the opposite extreme of exclusively eating animal products.
Balance is key.
Vegetarianism isn't foolish in regards to nutrition.
You can still get dairy, you can still have eggs, and you can increase proteins via cheeses, protein rich vegetables such as edamame, etc.
Veganism is the diet that's truly silly. You are missing out on a lot of important nutrients. Not eating a product of an animal is way sillier than choosing not to eat an animal. Milk is meant to be consumed.
'Protein Rich' vegetables. They are protein rich on paper, but in practice, you have to eat large volumes of them to get enough nutrition. Give me a steak. F*ck off with your three plates of broccoli. Barf me out.
You don't need a lot of edamame to reach protein goals, but of course that's one vegetable.
I'm not a fan of broccoli either. I'll eat it, but a steak is a lot more fun
I whole-heartedly agree, that dairy, especially milk should be consumed liberally. But it is not a substitute for meat. The reason I say vegetarianism foolish is because is because it accomplishes nothing while depriving our bodies from great sources of nutrients. MOST (not all) can be obtained from non-meat animal products (especially eggs), but not always as efficiently. I'll repeat: balance is key.
Our bodies are designed to sustain from both plants and animals. I will concede that western society in the last 150 years has perhaps indulged too much when it comes to meat, to the point where we now serve meat as side dishes to meat. Meat can definitely be reduced (especially since it's generally more expensive) and supplemented with non-meat animal products, but it would be wise for most people to have at least one serving of red meat a day (on average). And don't forget the fish!
But in the end, it's that life must consume life. Plants are just as alive as any animal, and the wise would say even the minerals of the earth are tingling with life -- nothing is without it. It is good to be mindful of the life we consume, plant or animal, but to abstain from one as a false 'moral' decision based on the idea that because animals are more evolved than plants it is wrong to eat them, is unwise.
Actually, technically they’re not. We don’t possess the bacteria that breaks down cellulose, such as a gorilla. Our digestive tracts most closely mirror a wolves- with one exception: we have an appendix.