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Because meat is delicious.
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We do like meat, but only sparingly. We often eat vegetarian, mostly because it's cheaper that way. But every once in a while, meat tastes so good!
If I had my choice between only eating meat and only eating fish for the rest of my life, both DH and I would choose fish, hands down.
Incidentally, I heard this on NPR the other day, and I found it interesting:
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@hellocupcake: Dh is a vegetarian, he eats mostly tofu in place of meat. those soy based burgers can get expensive plus they contain egg which he doesnt eat either.
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I like meat! It's yummy. Having said that, I don't go out of my way to include it. There are lots of yummy vegetarian meals and often I feel like eating that dish instead.
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I think that I could never be a vegetarian because I like meat too much. I seriously worry every Friday during Lent - no joke. Then I have a delicious vegetarian meal and think it's completely doable. With the right recipes and foods, I could do it and enjoy it, but I'm just not there yet.
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Because my husband requires meat at dinner with the only exception being grilled cheese and tomato soup--and you can't really eat that very often.
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I've tried vegetarian, vegan, and paleo. I felt better eating each of those than eating 'everything' because I pay more attention to what I ate. Vegetarian was by far the cheapest of the three for us.
I was surprised at how much better I felt (and how much weight I lost) on paleo than vegetarian/vegan. So I've stayed with it for 3 years. Bring on the meat!
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The only reason I’m not a vegetarian is that it takes more effort and planning. Factory farming practices are horrifying, and you can get all the high quality protein you need from plant based sources (hummus and pita, for example, rice and beans, peanut butter and banana on whole grain toast, yum!). I don’t eat much meat, and don’t cook it at home, but I sometimes eat it on the go because you have more options. I like Thai, Mexican, Indian and Italian cuisines because you can find lots of vegetarian options that are delicious and filling and you don’t miss the meat. I had Thai green curry with tofu for lunch yesterday, I made black bean and cheese and onion quesadillas with guacamole for dinner the other night. Eggplant parmesan is a favorite. I make pasta and sauce and add sautéed and shredded spinach, zucchini, carrot and peas to the sauce. I think you just work on it gradually. Meatless Mondays are a great start, then you try to have 2 or 3 meatless meals a week, then more.
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Because I really like Chik-Fil-A.
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@dc yoga bee: LOL, fair. We're indulging in that this afternoon on our way out of town, and I have to say, I am quite looking forward to it
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Because I don't like beans or peanut butter!
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I don't believe in eliminating meat from ones diet. Quality is very important, but still I would never give meat up.
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I really like meat. I could probably give up chicken or pork but I could never quit eating seafood and beef.
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I couldn't ever give up seafood.
Other meats I could go w/o if I had to, I think it's more of a convenience issue.
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I would be a vegetarian if it weren't for DH. He's a big meat eater. I convinced him to try it out for a month, and he was a good sport but said it just wasn't for him. However, we have some compromise, when DH makes dinner it will most often involve meat, when I make dinner I often make meatless entries.
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animals taste good
i love animals but is it hypocritical of me to say i can never give up meat?
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I eat meat because I really really like it.
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Because I think if you're eating naturally raised, pastured meat it's a healthier diet than not eating meat. IMO, a plant-based diet isn't as healthy as an omnivore diet...unless you're spending all your time cooking, sprouting grains and planning meals to ensure you're getting all the necessary vitamins, minerals and micronutrients without eating any animal protein. But I do believe that where your meat come from matters.
Also, I feel way better eating a primal diet than I ever did as a vegetarian.
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I love fruits and veggies and am happy to eat vegetarian meals, but I could never give it up entirely. I think quality meat in moderation is a staple for me to have a healthy diet. Also, and this could be psychological, but I have a pretty big appetite and I feel like vegetarian meals just don't keep me full. Even with beans and other proteins -- just doesn't do it for me. I love food and I could never totally give up bacon, a nice medium-rare filet mignon, sushi, oysters... Ok now I'm hungry
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I can't imagine giving my daughter factory raised meat. I have too many concerns about the chemicals, unsanitary conditions, antibiotic use, recalls for salmonella and the like...
So we only buy humanely raised, organic meat. But obviously that is freaky expensive, so we only have it once or twice a week. We love meat, but having it only a few times a week makes me really appreciate it. -
Other than the fact that I like meat, I am not a vegetarian b/c I am allergic or intolerant to many other protein alternatives. This includes all beans and soy. I don't think I would be happy eating eggs, quinoa, and greek yogurt every day.
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I'm vegetarian and I do eat fake meat fairly often for the convenience factor.
You're shopping at the wrong places if you're spending $10 on 4 soy patties. At Costco you can spend $10 for like a 12 pack. -
I like to eat meat and I was raised eating meat. I also have trouble finding a meatless meal that my DH likes.
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BACON.
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I was vegetarian for a long time but had to start eating meat again after having babies because I was cutting out other proteins for their food intolerances. We still eat probably 70-80 percent veg. meals. I think there is a learning curve with cooking vegetarian meals that are filling but a lot of it involves pairing whole grains with legumes to complete the protein. We never eat the fake meats though.
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Because I love meat, I need the protein, and because I consider eating meat to be biologically appropriate for humans. I understand the argument against meat due to inhumane treatment of animals, and my goal some day is to only buy locally grown, humanely treated meat. But I adore meat. I would not give it up.
I make a ton of fantastic meals with beans, chick peas, grain and cheese proteins. I try not to serve meat for dinner more than three or four times a week, especially as the main part of a meal. For both budgetary reasons and a desire for variety.
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Because I like meat and humans were designed to eat it so I don't see a real reason to stop. I am not saying I am against being a vegetarian. My grandmother is and I am 10000% fine with that. She chose to be that way for unconventional ethical reasons. (It has nothing to do with the animals actually) and I LOVE veggies! I joke all the time that if all the animals in the world suddenly were inedible, I would be perfectly fine. And I would! I have endless vegetarian meals that I adore and make all the time. I just don't omit meat when I want it.
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@.twist.: lmao. I wish I could "like" this.
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Because I like meat and I don't believe the claims that it is somehow bad for you.
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Because I like meat and I don't really like many vegetables.
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My husband and I both like eating meat and don't really have any compelling reason not to. We eat more fish and chicken than any other type of meat, we would probably eat more beef if it were up to him but I don't like it that much so we don't. There are definitely times when one or the other of us is craving more veggies so sometimes we'll have meals heavily skewed towards that end of things.
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I've been a vegetarian (not vegan-- I love dairy!) for about 25 years now! I don't eat meat-substitutes very often--I don't eat meat because I don't actually like meat (my parents used to have to fight me to eat it when I was little), so fake meat does nothing for me. I eat veggie burgers occasionally, but I much prefer ones that are veggie or bean based rather than just soy (and seitan is totally gross to me). I eat a lot of beans, tofu, peanut butter, and greek yogurt to get protein--and eggs too, though eggs are totally disgusting to me now that I'm pregnant, they make me vomit every time. I've tried to incorporate some fish and seafood into my diet since they're such good/lean proteins, but I really don't like them much (especially now that I'm pregnant...). I do have to say though, I feel like I need at least a little bit of carbs to be full, and I get stomach aches if I don't eat any--I feel my best if I have a good balance of protein, carbs, and veggies in a meal. My go-to one-dish meal is usually pasta with white beans and a green veggie (green beans, brussels sprouts, asparagus, peas, or broccolli most often), tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, fresh herbs, and cheese (parm, goat, or feta)
oh, and on prices, dh eats meat and my food is always cheaper than his...
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I have been strictly vegan in the past, but it was so counter-cultural in my community (friends, family, church, etc) that I decided to loosen up in favor of other things I valued more highly than boycotting an industry I'll barely impact. Telling grandma I wouldn't eat her food felt like its own form of cruelty, no matter how gently I tried to word it. Cooking my own meals for family gatherings or skipping the food entirely at community events felt devastatingly divisive and at times even seemed to become a type of eating disorder. Shared meals are kind of sacred in human history, and I really felt their absence when I was stricter.
So now I try to eat plant-based at home as often as possible, buy the most ethical we can when we choose animal products (DH also basically wastes away without some flesh in his diet - rapid weight and energy loss no matter how much we stuff him with nuts and legumes and whole grains), but outside the home, I've decided just to enjoy any well-intentioned company and hospitality without reservation.
Cost-wise, the vegan diet is more expensive than eating highly processed/packaged animal foods, but cheaper than trying to eat a healthy omnivorous diet. Nearly every meal can consist of dried beans, whole grains, and greens/vegetables, which are much less expensive than flesh/eggs/dairy, but not nearly so calorie dense. If you have many mouths to feed, especially teenagers and men, I think it's very difficult to get enough fuel into everyone on a strict veggie diet. You also have to shop way more often because everything is perishable. We rarely buy meat substitutes, like veggie burgers or other processed things, so not sure of those costs.
A good way to start might be to swap a one or two dinners a week for new flavorful vegetarian recipes, find things your family likes, and gradually incorporate them into the rotation. I'd say don't try to alter a family favorite to make it vegetarian - no one will like the change. Instead try new things entirely, curries and stews and chunky pasta sauces and exciting salads can be crowd pleasers.
i love animals but is it hypocritical of me to say i can never give up meat?
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