One of the folks in this conversation is a dietician, and another is a pharmaceutical rep, and neither is NS. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Also, some fat is necessary in the human diet, especially for brain function... a fact which, I think, speaks volumes about trolls.
I do appreciate the point that NS is carrying on a real conversation at this point, and wholly encourage that.
It is also a biological fact that nearly all primates are omnivorous (eat all kinds of food), a fact that makes us successful at survival, because omnivores can adapt and survive in many environments, due simply to having more opportunities to eat. As mentioned in other threads, we're currently at the top of the food chain... historically, that position changes rather frequently, so enjoy it now. My average meal always includes meat, though as a plowboy, I like my veggies, too (one look at my rather ample frame reveals my ejoyment of all food), and while I like sweets, I'd rather have steak for dinner, and for dessert... more steak.
I see nothing wrong with veganism, although I think it's extremely difficult to get a balanced diet that way. I can tell ya, it ain't for Johnny. My idea of vegetarian is to saute some green peppers and onions in my venison.
Sidebar: Can anybody hook a brutha up with some deer meat?

---->JMS