The difference here is that I never stated they were, unlike OP. The key, as far as our scientific understanding goes, is to have the right micro/macro nutrien

The difference here is that I never stated they were, unlike OP. The key, as far as our scientific understanding goes, is to have the right micro/macro nutrient in our diet. Where you get them is not as important. Also, using chickens and cultural norms of other countries (very often shaped by European colonists and their ideals) is not a strong argument as you might think. In many countries being overweight is a sign of wealth and hence desired but we know that it's not the best in terms of long-term health. P.S. You say nobody is addicted to meat? Take any random 3 people and ask them not to eat meat for 1 week. Let's see how that goes.