If noone sees me eat meat am I still a vegetarian?
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Well, this is kinda a good question.  B/C after you are done eating the meat you become a vegetarian again until you eat meat again.  So technically you could say you were a vegetarian between meals or for short periods of time (5-6 hours).  Hmm...
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A vegetarian, not likely. Through the design of creation of happenstance or evolution (which is a different argument, for another time) I am at a certain place in the food chain, as is the rabbit. So as a result I will allow the rabbit to eat his food, and I will in-turn eat the rabbit.
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in practice, it depends on your caste and on your area of India. usually, Brahmans from states such as UP or Bihar are pure veg, while bengali brahmans do eat fish. it varies on your region. ideally, however, hindus should not eat meat at all. most ppl think its acceptable for certain castes to eat certain meats, but your supposed to strive for the no-meat deal.......
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My last girlfriend in highschool was vegan (and so was her best friend)  I spent a lot of my time trying to convince them that plants had feelings too.  I don't think they ever went for it though.  \n\nAnyway, I think it depends on why they're vegetarians.  If they're not meat-eaters because they don't like the taste/texture or it makes them sick (some people just can't process meat) then no, I don't think it's wrong.  But for those "holier-than-thou" vegetarians that don't eat meat because animals are living things, then yes, I think that eating plants is false logic.  \n\nFR
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I don't see any logic on that. \nMaybe it is ture,as you say, but it is not true. In certain diseases it is recommended to eat meat.\nLet me tell you also that your Q is very generic.\nFirst, we know that (almost)everything depends on quantity. Do you mean that eating big amounts of red meat will harm yourself?\nThis is true. Consider the pyramide of nutrition and you have prooved that.\nSecond, it depends on age, sex and nutritional requirements on the basis of our job. \nThird, we have to specify that meat quality depends on the quality of food that the animal eats.You can have low fat meat.\n\nFor further information, go to http://www.usda.gov click on the consumer's section and then click on food and nutrition.\nThere is a plan that can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.\n\nI don't refer to any religious convinctions that prohibit meat consumption or the philosophy which states that life is unique so we can't eat similar species. \n\n\nKaterina
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No, there are plenty of vegetarians or people unable to eat beef who are still healthy. Of course, instead of beef/meat, they eat spinach, tofu, etc. Besides, it's no use if you eat tons of beef and do nothing else except sit on your couch and watch TV. ;)
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I think this is highly doubtful.  You don't need to eat animal flesh in order to maintain your body.  You can not only can derive complex carbohydrates and fiber from plant foods, but plenty of protein and fat.\n\nIf what your friend says is true, I would imagine his problem is unrelated to his diet.
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That would be categorized as a Pesco vegetarian :] .
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I am a vegetarian and i would probably say yes even though i hate it!!! The animals are a source of proteen which every one needs but veggies (no I don't mind being called a vegi!) only relay have nuts and meet supplements like vitamins but even the Omega 3 vitamins are fake!!! I will get some Sources later!
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You'd probably feel much better.\nFrom a health perspective you don't NEED meat.  And, it's better to eat lower on the food chain.\n\nI think, for you, instead of changing your diet radically for 2 weeks, slowly make changes in the way you eat for how you want to eat for the rest of your life. \n\nconsider just eating lower on the food chain. Eat a lot less meat, some more fish (Wild salmon is particularly high in Omega 3's- which are anti-inflammatory fats and are great for you).
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How much & what do you eat everyday?\n\nWell, if you don't eat meat at all, you should eat some for lunch and dinner (but don't just eat meat). \n\nIf you've avoid eating chocolate, eat some. Eating some won't hurt and actually it's good for your health. But don't eat too much though. \n\nsomething like that...
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I'd say veggie; what could be wrong with eating vegetables and I'm sure that there are other ways to obtain protein\n   - I think meat has been linked to heart disease; matter of fact there was an article about the consumption of red meat on the front page of the Washington Post and the affects it has and how it makes women more prone to a certain kind of cancer but of course they will continue to sell it the same way they still sell milk
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Im a vegetarian and a chemist, and your absolutely right you are killing in both cases. Its not that I am entirely against eating animals, its that I am against our farming system. Its a really deep issue, if you want more information message me but for now I think this cartoon (link below) will give you the basics into understanding the lies behind how we get our meat. There are many angles to this issue. As far as health goes it has been shown that 90% of heart problems are related to over meat consumption. Its been my conclusions that meat eating can be done right by ethical private farming but this is not the case. Animals are tortured, and worse for you... they are injected with not so good things and grown in their own feces - increasing chances of illness for you. Ever since I became vegetarian I have felt energetic, and I have never been sick! \n\nIts also been hypothosized by some vegetarians that meat eating is destroying the world and actually contributing to food shortages. Its a complex issue, but suffice it to say that raising a cow takes much more energy, money, land, and other resources than growing equal levels of nutrition in plant life. The waste generated by animals is large.\n\n    So to summarize,\n \n     - some feel that it is unethical to eat animals, granted. \n\n     - But just because you dont agree with that doesnt mean that there is not good reason to be vegetarian for the sake of the enviornment, economy, your health, the torture of animals, .... I can go on forever.\n\nI hope this helps, and I only wrote this to educate you. My father almost died from his over meat consumption. And its an atrocity what this is doing to the world. You should check out the PETA website - very educational and reason based nowadays.\n\nhttp://www.themeatrix.com/
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I am a vegetarian and have been for almost 5 years now.\n\nThe advantages of being one are:\n- vegetarian food is healthier, meat contains many bacteria and causes various kinds of diseases\n- vegetarian food is lighter, more easier to digest. Meat contains animals fats which are difficult to digest. I, personally, felt very heavy and sick after eating meat (before I became vegetarian).\n- morally, eating animals is wrong. They deserve to live and it is not right to kill them and, like you said, it is wrong and disgusting to "bury a piece of cadaver in our stomach".\n\nThese are my arguments and I agree with them one hundred percent. I know that since I became a vegetarian, I have been feeling great, I had no problems digesting food and I never felt so sick to my stomach as when I was eating meat.\n\nHope you make the right choice. ;)
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Can I ask how exactly being a vegetarian has ANYTHING to do with sexual orientation?\n\nAlso, to the 14 year old, do you really think you're mature enough to be having sex?
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It really depends. Vegetarians can get their protein from beans, nuts, tofu or dairy products. So they can in some cases consume more protein than someone who eats meat.\n\nSo there isn't a real answer to your question.
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hi! its me again! how are u?\n\nbut in answer to ur q, im not really sure what u mean, but i eat both meat and veggies...\n\nand fruits.