Comments on: Open Access Science Tuesday, err, Wednesday: Vigorous Vegans

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:49:17 +0000

Wait, vegans only eat cheese, right? Then I'm a vegan. Wait a second. Maggie's last blog post..two minute break

By: Nathan B.

Nathan B. — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:16:23 +0000

Eh, we’re all going to die anyway. Why not take a few animals with you?

By: Jessica K

Jessica K — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:36:56 +0000

They thought I had Juvenile RA when I was about 5 yrs. old, which was a misdiagnosis (thank goodness), but I still got the holistic treatments until we found out what I really had. Of course it was way before this study, but my mom went to vegetarian (not vegan, though) cooking classes, I took about ten different vitamins and herbs everyday, and drank black cherry juice all the time. I guess maybe the whole foods people know a thing or two, huh? On a side note, the first "vegan" I ever met worked at Papa John's pizza. Ironic, huh? Jessica K's last blog post..Today's the day

By: CDV

CDV — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:59:21 +0000

I will definitely give vegans the moral high ground if you give me a steak.

Matthew, as for your proper scientific question, Frostegard’s group controlled for caloric intake as well. It was actually pretty well done.

By: Sherrie

Sherrie — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:27:26 +0000

And I really ought to re read comments before posting. feel, fell, whatever.

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By: Sherrie

Sherrie — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:26:18 +0000

I have a friend who is a "strict" vegetarian, unless required to partake in "friendship food." This means that when visiting his German Oma, or anywhere in Asia (where you would think its super easy to eat veggie, except that they act like you committed a crime to deny it) he freely partakes in eating meat. I myself get wigged out by veggie talk and like my meat salted and red. Though preferably raised in a humane way so I fell less guilt. I like the idea of being on top of the food chain. Sherrie's last blog post..Test Worked

By: KathyF

KathyF — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:03:59 +0000

Matthew: That’s true, except I have used the calories I’ve saved to eat cookies. Lots of cookies. And dessert. Puddings, whatever. Check out http://www.wednesdayfoodblogging.com for my chocolate cake recipe I just posted.

And also alcohol, i.e. wine, the buzz from which I am enjoying at the moment.

PS: I’m 5′8″ and weigh around 130, only a couple pounds more than I weighed 10 years ago. And I eat lots of cookies.

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By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:10:05 +0000

I heard once that vegans, in general, take in much less calories than normal meat eaters. Is that true?
It is pretty well established (in model organisms) that a reduced caloric intake increases life spans. So, if the first sentence it true, make me wonder if it is the vegan life style, or reduced caloric intake that causes the changes?

By: Sinead

Sinead — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:58:46 +0000

I wouldn’t have thought it was possible to be vegan is Sweden. My sister has about 5 different dairy products on the table just at breakfast! They have walk in freezers full of dairy products at the supermarket. No wonder a third dropped out!

By: BusyDad

BusyDad — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:42:57 +0000

I'll give the moral high ground to the Vegans. They are doing the world some good. And themselves. I am weak. If what's on my plate wasn't running around somewhere at some point in time, I'll pass. BusyDad's last blog post..Pop Quiz