Comments on: Vegetarians can eat the bun

By: kathy

kathy — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:00:36 +0000

You go girl, eat what you want and the heck with the rest of the world. If it makes you happy and that is how you were raised then the rest of the world should learn from you and others. I will feed you any day..

By: Cortney

Cortney — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:30:39 +0000

Nice blog. You should post a copy next to your desk, it would save you a lot of explaining at the next potluck! Watch out for that cider laced with bacon …

By: Elaine Vigneault

Elaine Vigneault — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:07:30 +0000

I basically grew up vegetarian, too. I went veg at age 6 so I have very little memory of meat-eating. We did it mostly for health reasons and ethical reasons developed over time. Now I am vegan.

I think it’s really funny some of the questions people ask because it reveals how utterly ignorant they are about vegetarianism and veganism.

By: Bea Elliott

Bea Elliott — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:57:27 +0000

Sorry….. that should be: http://www.notmilk.com

By: Bea Elliott

Bea Elliott — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:56:06 +0000

Hi…. another thought to add to the dark-side of dairy: the calves drink from their mothers but once…. for the colostrum - after that, if female they go on “milk replacements”….. odd - Momma is now making 10 times more milk - but calf drinks artificial substitutes…. hummmmm…. The male calves are either tethered in a small stall, unable to move and fed a liquid diet till it’s ready for slaughter as “veal”….. “Bob-veal” is meat from newborn calves. Actually, milk/dairy/cheese is a very cruel industry -

Also, there is great conflict as to the health risks associated with dairy products - Mastitis (tumors in the udder) do get infected releasing white pus cells into the milk…… It also decreases the absorption of calcium: http://www.nomilk.com

Caged egg laying hens also suffer a miserable life…..

Highly recommend a Google on VEGAN - Best health/diet decision I ever made…..

By: David Goldbeck

David Goldbeck — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:34:19 +0000

. As someone who has been writing vegetarian cookbooks for more than 35 years I have to say that it is an issue that is gaining more popularity. Tradionally, vegetarians were “ovo-lacto” - they ate dairy and eggs - that is, the products of animals. Some avoided ovo and some lacto. Vegan is a very new designation which means no food from animals in any way, shape, or form. I think this consciousness is great, but part with vegans who cannot even accept dairy or eggs from well treated animals.

It is very unfortunate the some vegans have become so militant. If they only knew how their compassion for animals has made them seem less loving toward humans. As an advocate and author of vegetarian cookbooks spanning 35 years I am dismayed at some vegan’s aggressive tactics. If you are interested in a more reasonable point of view read “21 reasons to eliminate meat” on HealthyHighways.com

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:38:08 +0000

To explain why someone is vegan: It’s an extension of being vegetarian. Most people go veg because they don’t want to contribute to the suffering of animals. Well, dairy cows suffer, too. They’re forcefully impregnated on what the diary industry calls “rape racks.” They are shot full of hormones that make them produce more milk than is natural. Their udders get infected from this, so they are shot full of antibiotics. (CompassionateCooks.com has a great Podcast about veganism.)

But I don’t want to dismiss your vegetarianism because going veg is a HUGE step toward reducing the suffering of animals. So thank you!