What are the arguments AGAINST vegetarianism?

Answer 1

1. Our bodies are designed as omnivores. Take a look at our dental records and our nutrient requirements.
2. Meat is yummy! :)

Answer 2

i've been vegie for 25 years and the only problem i've ever had was discovered 2 months ago, a severe vitamin b12 deficiency. all other levels have always been perfect, and i have a great diet. vitamin b12 is a very important vitamin and quite difficult to keep up to a high level once it dips. i'm currently on vitamin b12 injections to boost up mine. i am due to stop next week and go onto a high dosage of b12 tablets for a further 3 months. its pretty full-on and i've been strongly advised to eat meat once a week -but i dont think that i can do this as i am not a meat eater, but i will have to seriously rethink my diet to maintain my intake and absorbtion of b12.
the reason for the deficiency was put down to pregnancy and breastfeeding. i should have had my b12 monitored more closely during these times and taken supplements. my little girl is vegetarian also. although our diet is very good i do get concerned now that she is getting enough b12.

Answer 3

The biggest problem is trying to get enough of the protein and nutrients that you need in your diet. This is very hard to do as a vegetarian- (hey- most meat-eaters don't do it) . I'd suggest doing some serious research and talking to your doctor/dietician about it. The only other one I can think of is that, well- meat tastes good, and do you really want this enough to be able to be the only one NOT eating a steak, etc.? And don't feel bad if you change your mind later on- a lot of people decide to be vegetarians and then realize later on that it's not for them.

Answer 4

Harold Bishop

Answer 5

The only arguments against vegetarians are from flesh eaters...I as a vegetarian don't have a problem with my lifestyle...

Answer 6

A big argument against being a vegan is that you might be associated with the guy who keeps asking offensive questions and insulting meat-eaters on Yahoo Answers.

Answer 7

No argument against vegetarianism.............it's the vegetarians who drive me daft!

Answer 8

People for the ethical treatment of animals.


that your argument against going veg. going veg kills or natural air filters aka plants

Answer 9

Michael's answer is by far the best. There are NO scientifically proven reasons against vegetarianism. And about half a million for it.
Do a search for some of my other answers. I've answered this about 2 dozen times in the past week.

Answer 10

what a loads of bollocks, not enough amino acids or proteins, take a look at my 360 page follow the link i have been veggy for over 20 years, madonna, carl lewis, david carradine, woody harrelson amongst many others dont like being called weak and skinny

But to follow the question the only arguments against I can think of are Taste nothing to do with dietary requirements if you know what to eat you can be healthly enough, after 20 years I am not pale or skinny even when I have been climbing or kayaking or stuck in the jungle for a few weeks

Answer 11

Well, it is honourable to care about animal rights, health and the environment, but there is the issue of getting the right nutrients. Contrary to what people say, iron shouldn't be an issue. Iron is present in cereals, nuts, bread, grains, beans, tofu, apricots, spinach and broccoli. I have never had a problem with iron.

Nevertheless, I just like a little flesh sometimes. We do not eat any red meat or poultry, just fish and seafood. We also eat low-fat dairy with a little cheese and butter. Let me tell you, I feel so much better, have more mental alertness and energy. Fish is good for your health, and good for your eyes, skin and hair. It is good, digestible protein. As far as vegetable protein goes, tofu is the best, but I don't want to eat it everyday.

There are some great tofu-based products and I love a bowl of Japanese miso soup and almond-flavour tofu pudding from the store. Still, I just crave fish and the flavour and like a little flesh to eat sometimes, probably my perception of dinner, but then again, I worked in restaurants for so long, I can't imagine a dinner without a main course and sweet potatoes and beans just don't cut it.

It allows flexibility with ordering food. If we want pizza, we get a seafood, cheese and mushroom version, no hot wings, but maybe a shrimp salad and a 2 litre of diet Pepsi. Sometimes we get Cinnabons, too. Couldn't get them if we didn't eat eggs and dairy. I only like eggs dry-cooked, as in an omelet, scrambled dry with no milk or else, well-done easy over.

It is hard to get protein from a vegetable source that is as good quality as fish and dairy. Tofu is the closest but is still incomplete. Vitamin D and B12 are in milk and most animal products. You absolutely do not have to eat red meat and poultry to be healthy. They are full of chemicals, fat and bacteria. I do not want to eat hormones.