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Originally Posted by Blitzgal
I'm disputing that the solution is as simple as "remove animal products from your diet."
Balance, nutritional education, and moderation.
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I agree with your balance model.
I never said removing animal products from your diet would reveal a magical health elixir. (Except for the animals you're not harming, which WILL be magically healthier as a result of your veganism.)
I was initially just addressing the question of "why would someone answer that they became vegan for health reasons, when you can be healthy without being vegan." And I stand by the fact that for MOST people, if they DO become vegan for health reasons (and not because they're poor and can't afford meat), they are likelier to take actions to BE healthier, and not just hope for the magical health results.
Also, to be clear, I never advocate that everyone be vegan. I know that folks like Junkenstein can agree it's logical but have reasons to not want to. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing thing. You can eat meat less if you want to but think you can't give it up at all, for example.
I just always aim to advocate thoughtfulness, about what you're putting into your body and the consequences of your actions. Vegan or no.