It's not...as a moderate part of your diet. The body needs protein (among other things) which is supplied in large part by animal protein.
Meat has the potential to be harmful. Red meats are considered to be more of concern than white meats. With the book, The China Study, the connection to countries that consume large quantities of animal protein and cancer is discussed. A diet high in plant proteins (of which quinoa is a perfect protein) is recommended over one high in animal proteins. Even before the china study, Red meats have come under fire by those concerned with healthful eating, by medical professionals, and dietary professionals.
Anything can be "bad" for you, it all depends on the amount/ concentration you consume.
It is true that meats may have hormones and antibiotics in them, but on the flip-side, many vegetarian products sold in supermarkets are riddled with MSG and many other unhealthy additives.
I know healthy and unhealthy people who eat meat as well as the same for vegan/vegetarians. "Bad" is just a matter of perspective.
by Haley 12 years ago
Why are you a vegetarian?There are many different reasons why people choose to eat a vegetarian diet. So for the vegetarians, flexitarians, and vegans out there, why do you choose to limit/omit meat and meat products?
by ecoethicalvegan 13 years ago
A few months ago 'Habee' a 'Hubstar' asked this question "Can't we be meat eaters and still be concerned with animal torture?"As a vegan (kinda) I think that eating animals is a personal choice that we all need to make and if someone chooses to do so after ensuring their meat comes from a...
by Ralph Schwartz 7 years ago
Are you on a vegetarian or low-meat diet? Can you share details and why you've chosen that path?A recent study found that 18% of Millennials state they are eating a meat-free of low-meat lifestyle. The general population figures are closer to 11%. Can you share your thoughts on...
by Wendi Gjata 9 years ago
Did you become a vegetarian, if so, why?
by dabeaner 15 years ago
Why are packaged "deli" meats filled with water? Is there some good reason...for that other than to sell us water at meat prices?
by anonymousthoguhts 13 years ago
Want to know why I chose to live a vegan lifestyle ? Yes? Okay but remember these are my opinions and beliefs , I am not forcing my way of thinking on anyone . Okay so my first reason is yes , my unconditional love for animals. I refuse to support the belief that animals were put on this earth to...
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