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Are Humans Carnivores or Herbivores?
September 9, 2005






Are human beings anatomically more similar to natural carnivores or to natural herbivores? Let’s find out….

  • Intestinal tract length. Carnivorous animals have intestinal tracts that are 3-6x their body length, while herbivores have intestinal tracts 10-12x their body length. Human beings have the same intestinal tract ratio as herbivores.
  • Stomach acidity. Carnivores’ stomachs are 20x more acidic than the stomachs of herbivores. Human stomach acidity matches that of herbivores.
  • Saliva. The saliva of carnivores is acidic. The saliva of herbivores is alkaline, which helps pre-digest plant foods. Human saliva is alkaline.
  • Shape of intestines. Carnivore bowels are smooth, shaped like a pipe, so meat passes through quickly — they don’t have bumps or pockets. Herbivore bowels are bumpy and pouch-like with lots of pockets, like a windy mountain road, so plant foods pass through slowly for optimal nutrient absorption. Human bowels have the same characteristics as those of herbivores.
  • Fiber. Carnivores don’t require fiber to help move food through their short and smooth digestive tracts. Herbivores require dietary fiber to move food through their long and bumpy digestive tracts, to prevent the bowels from becoming clogged with rotting food. Humans have the same requirement as herbivores.
  • Cholesterol. Cholesterol is not a problem for a carnivore’s digestive system. A carnivore such as a cat can handle a high-cholesterol diet without negative health consequences. A human cannot. Humans have zero dietary need for cholesterol because our bodies manufacture all we need. Cholesterol is only found in animal foods, never in plant foods. A plant-based diet is by definition cholesterol-free.
  • Claws and teeth. Carnivores have claws, sharp front teeth capable of subduing prey, and no flat molars for chewing. Herbivores have no claws or sharp front teeth capable of subduing prey, but they have flat molars for chewing. Humans have the same characteristics as herbivores.
But aren’t humans anatomically suited to be omnivores?

Nope. We don’t anatomically match up with omnivorous animals anymore than we do with carnivorous ones. Omnivores are more similar to carnivores than they are to herbivores.

The opportunistic feeder theory has been thoroughly debunked. This theory states that because humans can eat like omnivores, that we must therefore be omnivores. However, mere behavior doesn’t indicate suitability. There are plenty of things we can do as a species that would threaten our survival if we all considered them suitable default behavior, such as shooting each other, lobbing hand grenades, or sending spam.
 
I have my own livestock, so I know I am eating superior quality meat in Pakistan.
Yes. Good initiative. You can never trust these meat merchants in Pakistan.

I have my own livestock, so I know I am eating superior quality meat in Pakistan.
You should start an meat business.

When were you last in Pakistan?
Does it matter? I’m sure nothing about the meats has changed in 100 years in Pakistan. Did a Food Safety and Inspection Service band lately under Zardari?
 
Does it matter? I’m sure nothing about the meats has changed in 100 years in Pakistan. Did a Food Safety and Inspection Service band lately under Zardari?

Clearly you are little informed about how things are in Pakistan.

On average a Pakistani has better access to quality meat than Most countries. Poultry excluded.
 
Yes. Good initiative. You can never trust these meat merchants in Pakistan.


You should start an meat business.


Does it matter? I’m sure nothing about the meats has changed in 100 years in Pakistan. Did a Food Safety and Inspection Service band lately under Zardari?

You don't know where to go to get quality meats. There are some good spots in rural areas, but as far as the city is concerned I wouldn't take my chances unless I know the people personally.
 
Clearly you are little informed about how things are in Pakistan.

On average a Pakistani has better access to quality meat than Most countries. Poultry excluded.
I know about the meats. Masqueraded meat is common in Pakistan. Many people consume it. I don’t know any other country where the merchants sell masqueraded meats.
 
I know about the meats. Masqueraded meat is common in Pakistan. Many people consume it. I don’t know any other country where the merchants sell masqueraded meats.

You can believe any media hype you want buddy.

As the whole world cries about Bio food or free range this or that. Pakistanis are blessed with natural stuff.

Though stricter measures are always welcomed
 
I'm practically vegetarian for the most part of my day but then I eat some meat ( mostly sea food, lamb, beef, chicken, duck, etc) ..either in the dinner or lunch.. I seldom eat meat in both meals ...except when I'm in Pakistan.. Does it count?
In fact, I also try to cut non-veg into one meal/day!!! And, I try to concentrate on chicken and fish....
 
You can believe any media hype you want buddy.

As the whole world cries about Bio food or free range this or that. Pakistanis are blessed with natural stuff.

Though stricter measures are always welcomed
“Natural” stuff. Sure. You believe anything what the merchants say. Especially in a country like Pakistan where everyone has legit business practices and no one lies.

We have the option of TRUE natural, hormone-free meats which are protected by the Health & Drug Agency, Food Safety & Inspection Service, Better Business Bureau, and the Law.

Subway recently had to pay millions of dollars in compensation because their sandwiches were 11 inches instead of the promised 12.
 

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