OT - question about eating meat
I don't think about how animals are treated when it comes to eating meat.
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Kelly
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For the last 20+ years, the only time I eat beef or pork is when it is included in something (Wendy's chili or example) or when I am invited to someone's house. In other words, probably less than 4 servings a month. I think I have purchased beef or pork for myself less than 10 times in my adult life, with today being one of those occasions. Every so often I have intense cravings, so I figure I must be deficient in something. Of course, I never know how to cook the meat in question, which means it usually comes out tough and I feed it to my dogs. I'm curious as to how my pork experiment is going to go tonight.
I do think about the manner in which animals are treated, but since I purchase it so infrequently, I don't even know where I would find better options and researching that info would probably be a waste of time.
People are always shocked when they find out how little beef/pork I consume. They don't know "how they would live on so little" of it. But its not a hardship to me. I prefer tofu, dairy, and beans. Heck, I love to open a tofu container and eat it plain, although I try and limit my soy consumption. My lack of desire for meat is one reason why I think the DS would not have been a good fit for me. It is hard for me to make my protein requirements on a daily basis; I have to rely on protein shakes/bars to do it. Sometimes I wish that I did like meat more, as it might make that aspect of my RNY life easier.
~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348 SW: 306 CW:-fighting regain GW: 140
He who endures, conquers. ~Persius
Kelly
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My pork chop was a disaster; I think I cooked it too long and it did not set well with the pouch. The dogs enjoyed it though. And with that, my meat eating days will be over for awhile.
~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348 SW: 306 CW:-fighting regain GW: 140
He who endures, conquers. ~Persius
So, to answer your questions: It's what I've always eaten. I like the taste. I am sure I could get my protein in a different way. I don't necessarily think it's healthier than a vegetarian diet. I can't allow myself to think about how the animals are treated. I have no excuse for that, other than if I watched one of those videos or put too much thought into it, it would depress the hell out of me and I am depressed enough already. I am not sure I would give up eating meat, but I would feel guilty as hell every time I DID eat it. I suppose I am somewhat shallow or self centered, but as much as I love animals, I can't do that to myself. It's the one subject where I accept that "Ignorance is bliss". Is that a correct way of thinking? Probably not. Seriously, though.. I can watch a sad movie and be depressed for days afterward... which is why I don'****ch sad movies very often. I'm also sure that burying my head in the sand isn't the best way to deal with my depression issues... but, it works for me. I NEVER read stories about child abuse (especially the ones where mothers actually murder their children). I get depressed and actually suffer nightmares. Ok. So... yeah. That's pretty much the long and short of it, I guess.
Have you thought about buying meat from someone that treats the animals humanely? Then you wouldn't have to feel guilty every time you ate it.
Kelly
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Kelly
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I have been a carnavore all my life. It's a cultural thing. I am also VERY concerned about HUMANE treatment of animals to be eaten... (I HUNT too, venison and turkey and put it in my freezer...Yum!)
If you are respectful of the meat you eat (and I am an animal rescuer..Worked for years at a humane society and got pissed off at people) but if you are RESPECTFUL of your food...What is the problem?
I buy local eggs, chickens, beef, lamb, goat etc... I have slaughtered and dressed my own kills. Always I thank the animal for it's giving it's nourishment to us. What's wrong with eating meat? People are omnivores (like bears) we are meant to eat meat. (and veggies and whatever we can get).
Do I approve of factory farming? No!!!!! But that was not the question...I will ALWAYS eat my meat, and hunt, and use my local butcher. In fact, I am getting ready to raise my own chickens for eggs and meat, I will be going 1/4 on a goat next week from a local meat goat farmer. they don't use antibiotics, steriods or other junk in the meat. But again, that was NOT the question.
Meat is yummy! Some people practice Vegetarianism I practice CARNIVORISM and LOVE it!
It's all about respect, babe...Thank the animal...And if some bear or mountain lion ate me...Hey....It's all about nature. They're entitled to eat me too.
PS: And yes, meat has the best protiens WITH BCAA's in them... Soy can cause a lot of problems for people, especially since much of it can be GMO (genetically modified) even in "organic" stuff.
Warmly,
Jackie
