china study!!!!!

Anyone else changed their family's diet based on this solid research? We are in the process! Hard to look at animal products the same!

I don't know that I would call the China Study "solid research." Check this out:

http://rawfoodsos.com/the-china-study/

I was going to post that, but last time I did that I got flamed out of the thread by people screaming at me that non-vegetarians are not welcome in their posts.

Everyone is welcome to comment here ;) As long as they are polite, like you both are! ;) For me the part of the research that is overwhelmingly convincing is the animal research. But, everyone is allowed their opinions! I think that he has published so much research in peer reviewed professional journals that it is hard to argue. I haven't had a chance to visit that link but will do so with an open mind. Thanks!

Definitely check out the link. It's a lot of information but is worth reading.

I'm all for cutting back on animal products or even eliminating them, if someone desires (I don't have an interest in eliminating them myself). I think that the China Study doesn't really prove that it's beneficial in the way they'd like it to be.

Original Post by bierorama:

I don't know that I would call the China Study "solid research." Check this out:

http://rawfoodsos.com/the-china-study/

I was about to post this too. 

Read it (the whole thing!!). It's quite lengthy and very detailed, but do it. 

I've the China Study. Ive read Paleo Books. Ive "READ". Now, most importantly I have "APPLIED" these concepts and I tell you that for my body, I thrive on a VEGAN non junk food, only fruit, vegetable, nuts and seed diet.

I like meat but for me it wasn't optimal,

Everyone is different. It seems people only like to read and not Judge without actually trying these diet programs, "huhhhhh"

So who cares about China Study, Cholesterol Myth, etc,,,,,...

until you actually try it you won't know what's best.

Just my opinion

Original Post by kerryleena:

Anyone else changed their family's diet based on this solid research? We are in the process! Hard to look at animal products the same!

I've seen documentaries and read articles on both sides of the argument of the health benefits of a vegan diet, but to be honest, I don't really care if vegetarian/vegan is healthier.  My family is concerned about the unnecessary suffering of defenseless and innocent animals.

In my household, we are reducing our consumption of animal products because we believe primates do not require meat for survival.  As a result, the animals we slaughter suffer and die needlessly only for our convenience, not survival.  Face it... Taco Bell is much more convenient for me than cooking up a bunch of vegetables from scratch.

At this point in my life, I am tired and I am not going to turn away and ignore issues like this anymore.  I can't change the world, but I can change my lifestyle to be more animal and earth-friendly.  There does not have to be a direct, near-term benefit to myself.