Sleddy wrote on 7th January 2022, 10:50 PM:

As much as I want to be vegan I kinda grew up being a picky eater and I'm not keen on too many vegetables/fruits but it's getting a lot better than what I used to be and I do enjoy salads now. I have always had issues with weight/being underweight and I don't think being vegan right now would really help me gain what I need to gain but maybe if one point in the future I can get to that I would love to have a healthier lifestyle and maybe avoid meat more as well due to the issues with inhumane killing of animals. I do prefer products that are cruelty free though if I can get it because why not.

Going vegan will definitely not help you if you're trying to gain weight. A lot of people go vegan because they want to go on a "healthy diet". Which by the way, shocker, it's not so healthy. I'm quite small and have been underweight for a while but went vegetarian regardless. Being vegan is different from being vegetarian in the sense that when you go vegan, you'll lose weight (if you fully commit and cut off a lot of foods); where being vegetarian, people tend to gain weight. My cousin and I both went vegetarian around the same time and we both noticed we started to gain weight. When I turned vegetarian, I craved carbs. Not entirely sure the science behind it, but it's common with vegetarians. I ate pasta, chips, bread, sweets (!!), and other foods that aren't necessarily healthy if you don't portion control. And I did not portion control. Which was fine for me because I needed to put on some weight, but now that I have, I'm able to cut down on the carbs. So cutting off meat isn't a bad thing if you're looking to gain weight, and especially if you're looking for a healthier lifestyle. But it's always best to listen to your body and it's needs. Talk to a doctor (or dietitian) if your goal is maintain a healthy lifestyle, because google and those articles you'd read online shouldn't be your only source.

Lark wrote on 7th January 2022, 12:38 PM:

Quote:

Damen wrote on 7th January 2022, 12:19 PM:
Quote:
Lark wrote on 7th January 2022, 12:18 PM:
sorry bro im gonna stick to eating dogs

It'd be nice to see your opinion on for and/or against, if you'd take the time
Very well.
Why I think meat eating is good
1. Contains lots of protein, and nutrients.
This one is obvious, but according to meatpoultrynutrition, protein occurs naturally in meats like steak and chicken, while it is found in beans as well and some other vegetables, meat is a broad avalible source, which is easy to purchase and produce and tastes great.
2. Bone Protein
Meatless diets have been shown to give off less calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B-12, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Most of these are abundant in animals like fish, but since going vegan stops you from eating those products, your bones will have less strength.

This.

Loki wrote on 7th January 2022, 12:36 PM:

I like to eat meat. Though there are many issues with the whole animal farming industry like inhuman living conditions for animals. The animals definitely deserve better so it pays to buy locally sourced products even if they’re more expensive, though you should still do some research on the brand to make sure the animals have good living conditions. I have the biggest issue with how the chickens live in those factory egg farms, a lot of them don’t have enough room to even turn around and some of the stuff they do to those birds is just disgusting. So instead of buying eggs in a grocery store we get them from someone we know who has chickens that free range. Not all of farming is cruel and evil. There are a lot of farmers out there who try their best so their animals can have good lives but there are also many that give the industry a black eye and just see their animals as dollar signs.
A lot of ethically raised meat and eggs can be found at farmers markets, along with organic fruits and vegetables.

What Loki said.