There are many strong opinions on what to eat in this space. Alot of carnivores here. I'd say eat good food. No processed food or refined sugar. Check what's best for you. I need some meat to my vegetables but have a good friend who is very energetic and vegetarian.
**Are humans carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores?**
https://www.sinergiaanimalinternational.org/single-post/are-humans-carnivores
Unlike **obligate carnivores** like cats that depend entirely on meat for survival, humans show multiple biological traits that align more with herbivores:
- Our **physical features** include:
- Smaller mouths and fleshier lips
- Blunt, flat nails rather than sharp claws
- Teeth lacking carnivores' blade-like carnassials
- Jaw structure similar to herbivores
- Much weaker stomach acid (pH 4-5) compared to carnivores' highly acidic stomachs (pH 1 or less)
- Unlike true carnivores, humans face **significant limitations** with raw meat consumption:
- Careful selection and preparation is required
- Only certain cuts/types of meat can be safely eaten raw
- Special handling and sanitation practices are necessary
- Higher risk of parasites and bacterial infections remains
- Our **intestinal length** is 10-11 times our body length, matching herbivores (10-12 times), while carnivores have much shorter intestines (3-6 times body length)
Modern evidence shows:
- **79 million people** worldwide thrive on fully plant-based diets
- While some people adopt purely carnivorous diets for rapid weight loss, these diets lead to serious health issues including:
- Constipation from lack of fiber
- High cholesterol
- Increased heart disease risk
- General nutrient deficiencies
- Plant-based diets are associated with improved health and reduced risk of severe illness
Beyond human health, **billions of animals** are slaughtered prematurely each year after lives filled with suffering. Choosing a plant-based diet benefits not only human health but also animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
#IKITAO #GoVegan
Discussion
I was vegetarian for a few years and gained weight due to the amount of carbs I was eating. An omnivorous diet with very low carbs is def best for me.. And is closest to what our ancestors ate.
I always find it strange to read comments like this. Why do people think that a low-carb vegan diet is not possible?
I live a raw vegan diet and practically only eat carbohydrates from fruits and nuts and seeds. No grains, no pulses... Why do people think that low-carb has to mean animal protein?
Probably because it takes more work to get "full" on a veggie diet than a meat-based keto one. I ate a lot of sandwiches when I was veggie. Drank a lot of beer, too 😅
It does indeed take quite a bit of preparation and organization to make sure you have everything you need to not only get full, but also all of your nutrients. Nevertheless, you can easily eat a raw vegan diet. I know that many people who live as vegetarians or even vegans eat a lot of junk food... and industrially produced "food"... I eat super clean! And I also love to dedicate my time to nourishing my body 😉💚
I know it's very tempting, if shops offer "vegan" or "veggie" food...But it's a choice to eat clean 🕊️