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Originally Posted by snowy
Gut flora generally comes from two sources: the environment and initial colonization via colostrum and milk. However, where the bacteria comes from is not nearly as relevant as what these animals have that we do not: a rumen. Until we have a stomach that allows us to ferment what we eat, we're not going to be able to produce our own B12. Further, a cow must eat a food source with cobalt in it to be able to produce B12.
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Well, we're not cows, nor are we herbivores, clearly. My general point was that our source of B12 traditionally comes from the soil, whether directly (on plant foods) or indirectly (in animal flesh).
Many of us supplement for B12 mainly by eating meat, since we tend to clean our food too much due to pesticides. But with the advance of technology, we can now supplement in other ways. Vegetarians and vegans supplement through fortified foods, as we know.
My ultimate point is that meat doesn't contain any nutrients that can't be obtained elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by settie
But, like bara, I have a weak will. If I crave meat, I'll likely eat some.
I am on a new diet, however, which reduces the amount of meat you consume. And as of late, I have to have 2 yogurts a day (doctor said I have to, yeuch), and only drink skim milk to keep a healthy balance of vitamins and nutrients in my body.
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I go in cycles. I'm currently coming out of a long meaty cycle, I think. This thread and recent interactions with
aberkok are encouraging me to move back toward my vegetarianism. Last week I switched back to soymilk from skim milk. I find that I enjoy the taste of a good quality unsweetened soymilk better than I do skim milk. It just so happens that skim milk is cheaper, and I tend to drink a lot of milk, at least 2 glasses a day.
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This new diet is for my health, so boost my immune system, and make my unhappy organs happy. Its hard, but reducing my meat intake will likely do me much good.
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I've been thinking more about my health. I tend to be more health conscious when I'm vegetarian. This is because my reasons for vegetarianism are comprehensive. Health is one of the big reasons. I've been neglectful recently, depending on multivitamins.
When I eat a vegetarian diet I'm more conscious of my health and nutrient intake, and so I'll balance it more with actual meals instead of "quick bites." I don't eat enough vegetables currently.