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Parent is probably referring to nutrient deficiency in the general population, which is almost exclusively not vegan. As I recall, the deficiencies are calcium,
by noondip 11y ago
Parent is probably referring to nutrient deficiency in the general population, which is almost exclusively not vegan. As I recall, the deficiencies are calcium, iodine, vitamin C, vitamin E, fiber, folate, magnesium, and potassium. If you ate everything a vegan did, I'm willing to wager you would be full, and wouldn't be hungry for meat. I think the point is, the plant-based diet is less calorie dense, but more nutrient dense, so one is more likely to develop deficiencies from eating mostly animal products.
- JoeAltmaier 11y agoLewis & Clark boatmen all suffered from terrible skin problems after a year eating only wild game. Their Indian guide who stewed up vegetables every evening was fine.
- masonic 11y agoWhat is your source for this? It directly conflicts with Ambrose's book, which is perhaps the best-researched history of the trip. Members of the Corps all had a meat ration of 5 lbs. a day (when available) for everyone, including native guides (none of whom was on the whole trip) and Sacagawea.
- JoeAltmaier 11y agoThey would plan campsites to suit Sacagawea so she could get her 'potos' (sp?) which were the plants she cooked for herself?
- JoeAltmaier 11y agoHere are some references to skin problems: https://franceshunter.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/scurvy-and-the-lewis-clark-expedition/ https://franceshunter.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/scurvy-and-th...