| I became a Vegan shortly after turning 15. I stayed Vegan until around 18, where I turned Vegetarian. About 6 months ago I stopped and started eating meat and drinking milk. I'm turning 21 in 2 months. At 15 I was 5'7 6 months ago I was 5'8 I'm 5'10 and half now. It's no coincidence that the minute I stopped Vegetarianism I had a 2 and half inch growth spurt in half a year. I can't pin this on anything else either. What do you guys think of this? Is there evidence linking Vegetarianism to growth stunts? Can I still grow a lot, even though I'm not a teenager anymore? |
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TheAsap said: How awesome did it feel to eat meat again after that long? Pretty much the best feeling ever. |
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| It stunts growth in babies and young children but older children and adults not so much, but you were missing out on complex amino acids and complete proteins. |
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agaffe said: It really depends on what you were actually putting in your mouth-hole. If you simply crossed out protein in your diet, then yeah, there will be problems. I made sure to eat lots of protein, like beans and dark green leafy vegetables. |
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| I'll never understand how people can give up meat. I mean...look at this...it's so good, I couldn't post just one, so I posted the entire search. http://tinyurl.com/m2prrhw But seriously, going from animal to plant....plants have feelings too, y'know... |
NTADSep 18, 2013 1:25 PM
| I've heard studies show that your brain size can actually be reduced as a result of a vegetarian diet, but I haven't heard about your entire body size. |
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| It's a possible chance it may stunt the growth for children, but for teens and adults, it probably won't. Eating meat doesn't really effect your growth. It should be the opposite. You need your veggies. However, I'm sure the milk you had may have played a role. That, or it was all a big coincidence. But whatever all that, eat all the burgers you can. |
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| I'm kind of relieved it isn't a lupadim thread. OT: I wouldn't say so, but that's just a guess... |
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| Its called puberty. |
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| Not sure, therefore, anyone who is actively growing or pregnant will not be recommended to be strictly vegan. |
| I think it's hilarious that there are males past the age of 16 who are shorter than 6 feet. |
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| "Meat is justice!" |
| We didn't make it to the top of the food chain being vegetarian that's for sure |
TallonKarrde23 said: ikr? beta as phuckI think it's hilarious that there are males past the age of 16 who are shorter than 6 feet. |
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| I've always been really small so I doubt it. People mistake me for a little girl all the time. |
| all the nutrition's you don't get in meat exist in other foods. Like beans, soy, almonds, and fruit sometimes you have to eat more though. |
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| I remember my biology teacher mentioned something about eating red meat, especially meat that were fed with growth hormone feeds and whatnot will make you grow as well when you ingest them. So I guess it is understandable for not growing as much for a vegetarian.... TallonKarrde23 said: This makes me sad :(I think it's hilarious that there are males past the age of 16 who are shorter than 6 feet. Well, at least I'm fit. Not fat. xDD |
| some men have late growth spurts they go to college looking like weak little nerds and come home filled out and tall i've seen it quite a few times i've never been a vegan but i've been vegetarian most my life. i'm a chick, so i can't attest to its affects on the opposite sex, but i'm healthy and 5'7" so i don't know.. i guess its all good |
jsg said: We didn't make it to the top of the food chain being vegetarian that's for sure ^ and *applause* for staying vegan for that long (even though plenty of other people have managed that too). |
| I don't know if it can. I'll never attempt being a vegetarian, I like steak and bacon too much. |
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Ntad said: I'll never understand how people can give up meat. I mean...look at this...it's so good, I couldn't post just one, so I posted the entire search. http://tinyurl.com/m2prrhw http://s22.postimg.org/bzd2rv4r5/borfin.gif MiniSiets said: I've heard studies show that your brain size can actually be reduced as a result of a vegetarian diet You can find studies that show absolutely anything. They are meaningless. |
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| Reminds me of someone who went on a juice fast. Their reunion with meat was a sight to behold. |
| If vegetarians love animals so much, why do they eat all of their food? :( |
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Eden2307 said: Why... not?If vegetarians love animals so much, why do they eat all of their food? :( Ho ho. |
MellowJello said: I never thought about it that way.Eden2307 said: Why... not?If vegetarians love animals so much, why do they eat all of their food? :( Ho ho. |
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| Are vegans allowed to smoke weed? |
| im 5`11 and ive been vegan since i was 16 ( i just dont like meat) or i dont remember whats the name for the people that only eats veggies and fishes, i am that |
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| OP, the only important thing is that your pee pee grows. |
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Eden2307 said: If vegetarians love animals so much, why do they eat all of their food? :( I am going to answer that as if it was serious, because I cannot help myself. They don't eat all of their food. There's a lot of vegetation in the world. Also, since they don't eat meat they can't steal food from the carnivorous animals can they? Or Mellow's answer suffices. |
Eden2307 said: If vegetarians love animals so much, why do they eat all of their food? :( I forgive you for saying stupid things. |
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InfiniteRufus said: Just to clear up any confusion, I wasn't actually serious.I am going to answer that as if it was serious, because I cannot help myself. They don't eat all of their food. There's a lot of vegetation in the world. Also, since they don't eat meat they can't steal food from the carnivorous animals can they? Or Mellow's answer suffices. Maria_Sama said: Spank you.I forgive you for saying stupid things. |
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| i dont think being a vegetarian affects growth im 16 and only 5'3 but i dont eat red meat that much i just eat rice most of the time |
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| Too often you hear these stories about children who died of malnutrition because their parents wanted to put them on some alternative diet while they were still babies. I can understand eating little to no meat because of health reasons, or the fact that you just don't like it. But I consider people who avoid eating meat out of ethical reasons, to be a shame to our species. |
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rm00 said: WhiteQueen said: But I consider people who avoid eating meat out of ethical reasons, to be a shame to our species. Why? Because from an evolutionary point of view, people who care more about the well being of random animals than themselves or their own species, are flawed. |
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Jauregui said: Good thing you recovered your sanity and came back to the winners team. |
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paean said: Flawed is the assumption that whatever constituted a healthy caveman diet is perfectly applicable to someone living in a first world country in 2013. Where did I make that assertion? Quote me. |
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paean said: I assumed your argument refers to what carnivory contributed to the human evolution. Man has always been in a struggle against nature, and the subjugation of, triumph over, and the humiliation of nature is an imperative of progressive thought. I mentioned that if you don't eat a lot of meat for simple health reasons, then that's different. You're still putting the needs of humanity, and individuals first. |
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LoneWolfRain said: WhiteQueen said: Happens too often? I've never heard a story about children who died of malnutrition because their parents were vegans. I just googled it and there has been a case on it but the judge even described it as "a most unusual and tragic case, perhaps even unique," so that's proof that it rarely happens. And when it does happen, it's more of the parents fault than the simple fact that they're vegans.Too often you hear these stories about children who died of malnutrition because their parents wanted to put them on some alternative diet while they were still babies. Did I ever say that it was common? No, so don't be upset. LoneWolfRain said: People don't avoid eating meat "out of ethical reasons." That doesn't make any sense. It not an ethical decision to become a vegan, it's either a moral decision, health related issue, or simple choice of personal taste. Moral/ethical reasons, whatever you want to call it, you knew exactly what I meant by that. I mentioned those other reasons in my other post, which I don't know if you even bothered to read. LoneWolfRain said: Do you have any scientific proof that veganism negatively effects the human species? Because I have plenty of evidence that show the contrary. A shame to our species? Don't make me laugh. Oh, you're a vegan? That's even worse. I explained why in my other post. LoneWolfRain said: How are vegans or vegetarians caring more about the well being of "random animals??? Aren't vegetarians/vegans often more concerned about the well being of animals? Or should I have called them something other than random? Seeing as you put that in quotation marks. |
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| Being a vegan/vegetarian could stunt growth if the improper nutrition is there...but considerable nutritional planning has to be done especially if there is even no milk/egg in the iet. WhiteQueen said: rm00 said: WhiteQueen said: But I consider people who avoid eating meat out of ethical reasons, to be a shame to our species. Why? Because from an evolutionary point of view, people who care more about the well being of random animals than themselves or their own species, are flawed. Is being a vegan/vegetarian necessarily mean that you care more about well being of random animals than you do about yourself/humanity? One can still be a vegetarian/vegan, and still care more about oneself and/or humanity than he does random animal species - being a vegan/vegetarian doesnt necessarily compromise the well-being of na individual |
RandomChampion said: Is being a vegan/vegetarian necessarily mean that you care more about well being of random animals than you do about yourself/humanity? If the reasons are because they perceive it as immoral, and not because of your own well being, then yes. Of course there's sometimes a placebo effect of not eating meat; which I suppose is an upside. Still, it's the mentality that's wrong. RandomChampion said: One can still be a vegetarian/vegan, and still care more about oneself and/or humanity than he does random animal species - being a vegan/vegetarian doesnt necessarily compromise the well-being of na individual Did you even read my post? I did not contradict what you just said, as I was speaking with a certain group in mind. Vegetarianism/veganism is often part of a trend that is coupled with other ideas like ecocentrism, that are all centered around the same way of thinking. I explained in another post how I don't approve of this. |
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whitequeen said: If the reasons are because they perceive it as immoral, and not because of your own well being, then yes. Of course there's sometimes a placebo effect of not eating meat; which I suppose is an upside. Still, it's the mentality that's wrong. How is that necessarily the wrong mentality when, nowadays, eating meat is no longer (practically) necessary to get proper nourishment? Unless youre only referring to ecocentrists/ those who will always condemn eating meat and who, under no circumstances, will never eat meat for the reason that they don’t want to harm animals? |
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