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I think you mean to say that veganism is a subset of vegetarianism? Omnivores by definition eat animal products. I'm typically vegetarian to suit my own wacky
by Moto7451 9y ago
I think you mean to say that veganism is a subset of vegetarianism? Omnivores by definition eat animal products.
I'm typically vegetarian to suit my own wacky body chemistry and slow metabolism (tldr; lowered/normalized my blood pressure, cholesterol, lost weight etc by diet changes and exercise) and would like to underline the point you're making about finding dietary substitutes. Protein consumption was the hardest thing for me to adjust back into nominal ranges. It's pretty easy to overconsume carbs (carbitarianism) on the way to getting the 50-100g of protein needed for a typical semi-active to active day.
- nradov 9y agoHas your slow metabolism been confirmed by lab tests? Many people seem to think they have a slow metabolism but very few actually do.
- Moto7451 9y agoI suppose I don't fit the scientific definition of a slow metabolism. I clock in at around 1800 calories per day, which is within a nominal range. That said, I cannot eat the way the rest of those around me can without gaining huge amounts of weight. I've lost 100lbs and it took a lot of time to figure out that I just can't eat the same as my friends do and maintain a healthy weight.
- nradov 9y agoMost likely you're overestimating how much your friends actually eat. Unless you're monitoring them 24/7 then you don't really know for sure.