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I personally think there is a lot wrong with most eggs, bacon and sausages but let's not go into that. Does it give you energy in the morning though? I notice

I personally think there is a lot wrong with most eggs, bacon and sausages but let's not go into that. Does it give you energy in the morning though? I notice that if I eat that I don't really feel all too energetic while if I eat high fiber and light (as in no fat or carbs) I usually don't even feel like lunch. Might be personal; people I know have that as well but that's anecdotal so i'm asking :) I don't know too many people who would eat eggs, bacon and sausage for breakfast often or at all.

paperpunk 10y ago
Why not go into it? It's exactly the question you're responding to. I'm not trying to flame you, I'd like to understand what the drawbacks of such a diet are.
- tluyben2 10y ago
  Because my reasons are not health but animal suffering and that is offtopic...
  - benjohnson 10y ago
    As a carnivore, I would still urge you to speak your mind. You may not necessarily convince me to give up meat, but if you are gentle in your approach, you may convince me to be careful about the way my various food-animals are treated.
    - tluyben2 10y ago
      I personally eat only meat from which I know where it comes from. Which means I do not eat a lot of meat or eggs or milk, but when I (we) do, it will be from animals who had a good life. Like my chickens and my neighbors goats and sheep. Even if that is not feasible for you, most of us on HN do not need to eat animals who were packed in tight trucks, fed crap and otherwise tortured until they die in massive amounts. If you pay more and pay attention you will not only have better quality (I can taste the difference anyway), but also you can look your pets in the eye instead of being a hypocrit. I really do not miss meat and will eat it if I incidentally find it and I have chickens for eggs myself. They have names and they will live to be very old in my garden. I never try to convert anyway: I believe that most people have this when they watch a video of a meat factory but just turn their heads. Sad but I am sure I cannot change it besides give nice alternatives. Which are there for a bit more money and some care.
JPKab 10y ago
Ethical concerns about a meat-centered diet aside, I can tell you this: A bacon and eggs breakfast (with no carbs) is for many, many people a very energetic breakfast. It's actually very popular in the MMA and Crossfit communities. My personal experience with it is lots of energy and a long-lasting satiety that allows me to easily skip lunch.

paperpunk 10y ago

Why not go into it? It's exactly the question you're responding to. I'm not trying to flame you, I'd like to understand what the drawbacks of such a diet are.

tluyben2 10y ago
Because my reasons are not health but animal suffering and that is offtopic...
- benjohnson 10y ago
  As a carnivore, I would still urge you to speak your mind. You may not necessarily convince me to give up meat, but if you are gentle in your approach, you may convince me to be careful about the way my various food-animals are treated.
  - tluyben2 10y ago
    I personally eat only meat from which I know where it comes from. Which means I do not eat a lot of meat or eggs or milk, but when I (we) do, it will be from animals who had a good life. Like my chickens and my neighbors goats and sheep. Even if that is not feasible for you, most of us on HN do not need to eat animals who were packed in tight trucks, fed crap and otherwise tortured until they die in massive amounts. If you pay more and pay attention you will not only have better quality (I can taste the difference anyway), but also you can look your pets in the eye instead of being a hypocrit. I really do not miss meat and will eat it if I incidentally find it and I have chickens for eggs myself. They have names and they will live to be very old in my garden. I never try to convert anyway: I believe that most people have this when they watch a video of a meat factory but just turn their heads. Sad but I am sure I cannot change it besides give nice alternatives. Which are there for a bit more money and some care.

JPKab 10y ago

Ethical concerns about a meat-centered diet aside, I can tell you this: A bacon and eggs breakfast (with no carbs) is for many, many people a very energetic breakfast. It's actually very popular in the MMA and Crossfit communities. My personal experience with it is lots of energy and a long-lasting satiety that allows me to easily skip lunch.