Does this proves that man is vegetarian by nature?

Question

Nearly everyone finds the taste of raw, unseasoned meat repulsive. I would conclude that man is not naturally adapted to eat meat.

Well, my theory is that we cook meat in order to make it feel vegetable-ish to our senses.

All the examples of meat consumed raw I can think of, are highly seasoned to disguise the taste.

Oh, btw, although I think man is naturally vegetarian, I'm a meat eater.

I don't think the most natural lifestyle is necessarily the best.

Oh, c'mon raw meat is disgusting, I think everyone agree with this point right?

And our fang teeth are just a vestige, after millennia of vegetarian diet they function just like another incisor, they are useless to predate, just try it.

Answer 1

Good point!

Answer 2

It's dangerous to make assumptions. Check out the RVAF diet (raw animal food diet) on the internet.
I think there might be more than just a few people who eat meat raw. Have you been to Europe? Raw is not uncommon there. Believe me. Or did you try raw fish? The Japanese and many Westerners do. They spread it with wasabi as the train passes by of course while they have raw uni (sea urchin) accompanied by raw quail eggs. Further south there's raw crab from the Andaman Sea washed down with some really fierce local whisky and if you look up inside the caves those swallows nests are made up of.. oh that's right they cook them in soup. Come on, where did I see someone put a hole in each end of an egg and suck out the middle and Rocky wasn't shy with them either was he?. What about pate de foie gras? After they've force fed the geese in Dordogne do they always cook the pate to make it set? I'm sure there are many more examples.
Truly, I can understand, sitting down to half-cooked raw minced meat isn't very appetising. Believe me.

Answer 3

Human's are not made to consume meat, by any means.
The fight that we have teeth made for eating animal flesh is untrue. We have flat ground teeth to grind tough vegetable matter.
It is true, raw meat is repulsive to consider eating. But, after you cook it, it's kind of still repulsive to some people.
Man is supposed to be a vegetarian by nature. We're not made for eating meat, and never will be.

Answer 4

Does this prove that man is a meat eater by nature?
Nearly everyone finds the taste of raw, undressinged salad repulsive. I would conclude man is not naturally adapted to eat vegetables.
I mean really, I think people cook and steam vegetables to make them seem more meatish.

My point... this is what you sound like to me... no sense whatsoever (most nations have a national dish that is raw meat). I enjoy eating raw meat... True Eskimos only eat raw meat.

Here is some raw meat that most people enjoy
Salami
Pastrami
Chicken
Fish (Sushi)
need I go on...

Answer 5

Hi there. Naturally, nearly all vegans and vegetarians agree that man is a herbivore ;)

Man has the inability to hunt without weapons. When's the last time anyone saw a leopard go get himself a shotgun or rifle to take down a gazelle? Then put his gazelle steaks in a frying pan to brown them up? Did God/evolution create humanity or other animal life with the clause that to eat, they needed the help of fire?

Sure, a man can kill a chicken by breaking its neck, but then, chickens have descended from a jungle fowl- impossible for ANY human to catch in its natural habitat.

We are not fast enough, our natural eyesight not sharp enough, our teeth not big enough- nor do we have a beak, our intestines neither short enough or capable to digest feathers, hair and bone, we have no claws etc.

As you mentioned, there's our lack of desire for raw meat. How many people order chicken for lunch, but when they look out their window and see an unusual bird nearby they say "Oh, how pretty!" instead of "I'd love to rip out that parakeets chest with my teeth and suck on its blood and bit its head off". That's what my cat thinks. Even dogs hunt and have a similar lust for blood. And we don't. Even our ancestors who hunted, they probably did it more out of a 'need' for food (protein, iron etc) rather than because they had animal instincts to eat meat. Perhaps they were forced into situations where they believed that meat was the only answer. That said, there was an ancient community in (I believe) Norway who survived freezing winters on a vegan diet because of access of nutritional berries.

Most of our ancestors lived off of mostly green foods, grasses etc, as can be told from their teeth.

In time, I imagine we'll find out just how much of a mistake the western world has made by living off of saturated-fat based diets due to animal flesh.

Answer 6

Wow a meat eater that got things right! That I never expected to ever see! You're a smart dude! I am one that don't like the taste of meat! Only reason for my being a vegetarian!

Answer 7

Maybe,I'm sure the best tasting raw foods would be fruits,so maybe people are fruitarians.If you put your hand around a banana it fits perfectly.We can peel oranges well.Our bodies are 80% water,so are most veggies.our breastmilk is only 5% protein,that is the average protein content of fuits.Fruits and veggies are believed to contain antioxidants and phytochemicals that stop degeneration of cells.95% of athletes say they feel better as a vegetarian.

Answer 8

I don't think raw meat disgusting. but man is vegetarian by nature based on their blood type (see the blood type diet) when man first came on the scene the 'O' blood type was what was predominant and they were hunter gatherers that ate lots of meat and berries and stuff they could find....when society started to become more agrarian (farming) then 'A' blood type came on the scene and so people with an 'A' blood type are better suited for vegetarianism.

Answer 9

We don't hide the taste, we just improve it. And we also cook it to eliminate the bacteria. Although, I do agree with you about man being vegetarian by nature because what was the first food man ever ate? Nuts, berries, and veggies. =)

I eat meat too, and TOTALLY agree with you on the whole lifestyle and "fang" idea. lol

Answer 10

Wow! I think that's the first time I've ever heard a meat-eater say that they think man is not really supposed to eat it.
I would have to agree with you. If you take the lion for example...his canine theeth are huge and sharp. Ours plae in comparison. His entire set of teeth are designed to rip and tear flesh. Ours are not.
While humans do have powerful stomach acid, we do have to cook our meat before we eat it - our tummies are not powerful enough to kill all the bacteria that are naturally found in raw meat. Lions obviously don't have to cook theirs!
Finally, the digestive tract of the lion is much smaller than ours; meaning the food stays in their stomachs for a shorter period of time. Once they absorb the nutrition, it's gone. For us, the mean stays in our system sometimes for days before it passes out. While it's in our stomach, it begins to rot. That is not good for our bodies.
You have really good points and I wish others would consider the fact that we really are not supposed to consume it.
Kudos. :-)
Oh! And to address CoopALoop's statement about salads, I happen to eat a large salad every day without dressing. Dressing repulses me. It's full of fat and defeats the purpose of having a healthy meal.

Answer 11

Humans do not have sharp teeth in the front. Gorilla also have these teeth and they eat no meat. I think the fact that we cook meat to get rid of bacteria is just another piece of proof that we are meant to be vegetarian. No other omni/carnivore has to cook meat and get rid of the bacteria.

I do believe vegetarian by nature, omni just want to think otherwise. It helps them to justify.