Recent content by derek1

Here's a quote from one of the largest and most respected group of dieticians in the world: “Vegetarian diets offer a number of nutritional benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein, as well as higher levels of carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium...

Hi OneEye, I don't know about the farms in your particular area, but I have been in many factory farms and I have witnessed extreme cruelty. You emphasize the word "factual", seeming to imply that my account is not factual despite the fact that I have provided dozens of photographs and...

If anyone is interested in learning more about the issues regarding vegetarianism (animal, environmental, and health), visit: http://www.ChooseVegetarian.com. It is very well-referenced. It also has recipes and tips for making the switch.

Hi OneEye. I'm glad that your health appears to be improving, however there are a lot of health risks with the Atkins diet. You and others may find the following website helpful: http://www.atkinsexposed.org/ It is very well-referenced (I believe there are over 400 references) and well...

I've heard so many excuses that I would be typing for hours if I listed them all. I've heard everything from religious justifications to claims of how "natural" it is to eat meat, but I have yet to hear a valid reason to cause others to suffer unnecessarily. I believe that most people know...

Hi everyone. This is an interesting discussion going on. I think you may be interested in some of the things I have witnessed. I have been inside many factory farms and witnessed the cruelty first-hand. I have taken photographs and video and posted them on the following websites...