What exactly about meat is good for you?

Question

We are told that meat protein is essential to survival. We are told that we get vitamins and iron from meat. The truth is, we only get that because the animals are fed supplements to give them the vitamins we need (animals to not make B12 naturally, any more than humans do-they get it from their feed) Meat contains blood, pus, urine, feces, disease, growth hormones, steroids, antibiotics, purines, cholesterol, parasites, bacteria, amines, and a whole host of other things-there is no way to get the vitamins and protein without getting all of the other stuff. What is good about any of that? I can get all of the vitamins, protein, minerals, and other nutrients entirely through a plant and grain based diet. Please tell me why you think meat makes sense. Please, no silly answers like we are "designed" to eat meat, we are clearly not or we could hunt it, kill it, catch it and consume it without the use of tools or cooking. Intelligent answers only please

please no bashing, just good answers

Answer 1

Traditionally, meat has been a staple of the American diet. Our ancesters hunted and killed four legged creatures to provide sustanence for their families. Alot of additional foods were not readily available, so meat was a mainstay with veges and potatos on the side. When meat was not available, then they were stuck with whatever was on hand. Additionally, fish were caught, dried and preserved in salt, as well as early forms of pork and beef, to get them thru the winters. Our ancesters didn't know about tofu or plant proteins. As time has passed, eating meat has been a welcomed tradition in most families. The ability to raise beef and pork to become fatter and meatier came by developing hormones to ensure that it would happen. Then came the need to be able to store it without fear of contamination, so, antibiotics were given to cattle and fowl and pork all in the spirit of selling more to hungry Americans everywhere. Why do we eat meat? For some its a spiritual belief that God put four legged and winged creatures on the earth for man to consume. For others, its tradition. For many, its about acquired taste and habit. Statistics are now showing that too much red meat consumption can raise cholesteral and eventually lead to coronary disease. So, now we are seeing leaner cuts and lower fat. We're also being pushed to eat more fish, although with the fear of mercury poisoning, we can't do much of that. People are turning to a combination of vegetarian diets that include fish and less meat. Perhaps, when our conciousness increases more than our need to consume what this planet offers, we will find alternatives that are planet and people friendly!

Answer 2

As per my view you are true with your findings. The vegetarian foods have all the proteins, minerals, and other natural things which are required for the body. There are sufficient proteins in the various pulses. Milk is full of all vitamins, calcium, proteins, fats and so on. Carbohydrates are available in rice, wheat, potatoes etc. Various fruits are full of vitamins and nurturing elements. Then why should we eat meat or other non veg. items which made tasty but as harmful as the germs of various diseases.