Why no veggies and fruit?

[NissanFanBoy]

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Fact check using credible sources.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-sup...2/art-20363663

Food sources of vitamin B-12 include poultry, meat, fish and dairy products

The fact you have to use the word supplement is evidence alone that you are on the wrong path.

It’s impossible arguing to someone who ignores the facts and seeks out alternative choices as a lifestyle change.

Humans evolved from consuming shell fish and other sources of meat.

You aren’t a cow, or a bird, or an ape, you are a human.

A balanced diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, grains, & meats is the best approach to a healthy diet.

You can't use this evolution argument, if you do then that means we are also constantly evolving, look at your teeth now compared to the caveman days, our four little sharp teeth have evolved to become essentially useless. This happened as our brains got bigger, do what does that mean, perhaps we no longer need the caveman diet?

[Seth1968]

For some reason, I find eating fruit to be impractical and tedious. That's why I buy frozen fruit and blend it into an anti-disease drink.

I'm slowly reducing my meat intake, but I have no desire from a taste or health perspective to remove it completely.

[ZenOps]

Its true though that this *is* Canada. Citrus fruits especially can be hard to come by naturally.

I remember watching a documentary about Inuit living closer to the North pole. Their only source of vitamin C, was Narwhal meat. If they were forced to eat only rabbit meat, any human would eventually die.

[scboss]

I don't know what worse a child saying no to fruit/veggies or a grown man/woman crying that the gag when they eat vegetables. I've literally had an old obese client lose 40lbs in a weigh in (4 months) by replacing 1 meal a day with vegetables. She hadn't eaten a vegetable in 20 years and her weight was close to 350 yet she would still bitch about eating them. This same person asked me if she could wrap fries with lettuce lol.

We are so lucky to even have access to the produce we have here. It can be tough to get it cheap but the deals are around.

Main reasons why people don't eat these
1. convience
2. they go bad
3. grew up eating shit

Main reasons why you should eat them
1. Low calories
2. High in nutrients
3. You shit 1-2 times a day vs 1x a week lol

To many people now replace food with supplements.

[msommers]

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The fact you have to use the word supplement is evidence alone that you are on the wrong path.

I assume then you do not and have not taken multivitamins before? Protein powder?

[scboss]

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Benefits of growing up poor, you eat or you die lol

And this.

[Seth1968]

No need for fruit or veggies.

Even the crappiest cereal screams out that it contains all sorts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc

[Darell_n]

Going back to the cost of fresh veggies, if you are in the area of Redcliff next to Medicine Hat, stop at one of the dozens of greenhouses there. They have self-serve rooms open 24 hrs/day and you can buy all the fresh off the vine veggies you can carry for the money in the cup holder in your car. Their ‘ugly’ veggies that the stores don’t buy need some love too. ie English cucumber not perfectly straight, the horror!

[JRSC00LUDE]

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I assume then you do not and have not taken multivitamins before? Protein powder?

You're confusing choosing to take supplements with NEEDING to take supplements.

[Hallowed_point]

Personally, I've taken a multitude of body building and general health supplements for the past 15 years or so. You're better off investing that money in quality foods, fruits and veggies. All that protein powder
tends to do is give you massive stinky craps and indigestion. I'll occasionally have a quality whey isolate with a shake for breakfast, but to have those daily again? No way.

"To many people now replace food with supplements. "

[89coupe]

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You're confusing choosing to take supplements with NEEDING to take supplements.

Exactly.

The fact a person has to take supplements to gain the necessary vitamins and minerals is a clear indication that their diet is fucked up.

As for fruit and vegetables being expensive, maybe, but I seem to find reasonable prices at my local market or Costco.

Two crowns of broccoli is only $4
Two bunches of Swiss Chard is only $5
We buy family packs of Chicken thighs at Costco for $17
Salmon has gone up a lot but you can still get a whole large salmon for $30
Pork Tenderloins at Costco are only $17 that’s a family pack.
A large bag of potatoes is $7
I buy large bags of rice for $30

We separate all our protein into portions and freeze them.
I can make a whole amazing fresh meal for a family of 4 for around $25

[msommers]

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You're confusing choosing to take supplements with NEEDING to take supplements.

That's fair.

[HiTempguy1]

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You're better off investing that money in quality foods, fruits and veggies.

No way man, gotta get all that protein and supplements in you so you can get swol son!

The health "industrial complex" is an interesting beast. Its basically the equivalent of Chinese medicine. And its worth billions

[Hallowed_point]

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No way man, gotta get all that protein and supplements in you so you can get swol son!

The health "industrial complex" is an interesting beast. Its basically the equivalent of Chinese medicine. And its worth billions

100% agree buddy. It's sad.

[ZenOps]

"I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants" - Quote from human on planet earth.