Meat, especially red meat, is high in fat and often contains harmful hormonal residues from the injections the animals are given to speed their growth. The majority of the world's peoples consume plant-based diets and experience much lower rates of disease than we do. Yet Americans, thanks in part to organizations like the American Dairy Association and the Beef Council, are addicted to animal products. This has serious environmental consequences. Many people could be fed with the grain it takes to produce enough meat for one person.
Cattle also contribute methane to the atmosphere, which leads to global warming.
While I also condemn the condescending way certain people have expressed their viewpoints, I am grateful to them for raising awareness about alternative diets. I recommend John Robbin's life-changing Diet for a New America for people interested in improving their health and taking greater responsibility for their environment. The Gustavian Weekly. All Rights Reserved.