There are lots of health benefits to a vegetarian diet, including improved cardiovascular health; reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer; and a longer lifespan.[1]
Sounds pretty good, right?
Well, I was thinking about it and, despite the health benefits of being a vegetarian, carnivores find themselves in much better company.
Observe:
A Tyrannosaurus rex vs. a cow
A great white shark vs. a blobfish
A tiger vs. a pocket gopher
In every case the carnivore is cooler. And in every case the carnivore would win a battle to the death. So you've gotta ask yourself. Which would you rather be? The winner or the loser?
Isn't a heart attack or two worth it?Notes:
(though apparently being a vegan is no better than a typical American diet).
Image attributions:
T. rex is by Scott Kinmartin, found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottkinmartin/457428714/.
Great white shark is by Herman Yung, found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/doobybrain/475576450/.
Blobfish is by Darth Abraham, found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/98191546@N00/778751484.
Tiger is by Luke Hayfield, found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/30880820@N07/3368784974/.
Pocket gopher is by benketaro, found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/56525796@N00/137158038.
Juicy steak is by Fotoos van Robin, found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoosvanrobin/2454655127/.
I think my choice will most definitely be carnivore... Wasn't up for discussion either way but this makes my decision feel so much cooler! ;) I loved this post!!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a place to recite Luther's "Meat" poem. :-)
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