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    Peta should just shoosh on things like this.
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    Odinson replied to chris_w_65's topic in Chit chat

    Going to get my first tattoo covered up this Friday. It still holds some sentimental value, but it's on my forearm, so it's been bothering me to have such a dumpster fire in such a prominent place.
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    GRID or Control Casing?
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    Tattoos

    Odinson replied to chris_w_65's topic in Chit chat

    Small(ish) neck tattoos are still passable for me, depending on the quality of the work. Face is a definite no-no. A bit on the fence regarding hand tats.
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    Odinson replied to chris_w_65's topic in Chit chat

    The pain is not that bad. It's like being cut by a small hot blade for a couple of hours.
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    Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying "eat meat and you WILL get fat". What I'm saying is that the research shows that increasing your consumption of animal products corresponds to an increase in obesity risk and other lifestyle illnesses. Other factors may also increase your obesity risk, such as sendetarism, high alcohol consumption and so on. You touch on calories - how many people are familiar with the concept of calorie density? A 100g piece of cow offers way more calories than 100g broccoli. Thus, it is very easy to consume excess calories when eating animal products. The same also applies for stuff like oils and sugar. In the SA context, if you take someone on a crappy diet consisting of breads, sugar and so on and load up on meat too, you're just increasing that obesity risk. Edit: It helps to read the papers I've linked:
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    On the second paragraph, I agree with you partially. If we're referring to SA specifically and looking at the study I posted, folks were eating high amounts of sugar (the fact that you can buy 20kg bags of sugar in a normal grocer is actually insane), white bread, chicken and dairy. That type of diet, coupled with other factors, is a recipe for disaster. Now, the animal protein-obesity relationship: The potential impact of animal protein intake on global and abdominal obesity: evidence from the Observation of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Luxembourg (ORISCAV-LUX) study. (Yes, I know, it's just in Lux - Gummi! Watch out!) What happens when you substitute animal for plant protein? A plant-based diet in overweight individuals in a 16-week randomized clinical trial: metabolic benefits of plant protein.
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    I agree. Maslow's hierarchy and all that. However, as seen in the the studies I posted, with increasing prosperity, comes a general increase in hedonism, translating in formerly poorer people wanting to indulge in more animal based foods, to them being the preserve of the wealthier 'classes'. You can see that in SA. Many black people have increased income and with that comes increases in consumption of animal products. What happens at the same time? Increases in obesity, CVD, diabetes and other lifestyle diseases. There are other risk factors too, of course. Here is where evidence-based policy can allow governments to educate people on proper nutrition and not dismiss a plant-centered diet as being one followed by the poor.
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    Show me the evidence to support your position. [Edit: otherwise, Hitchen's razor will be employed] Oh, and who are you? Pseudonym account? Hmmmm.
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    I do. Like any collection of humans united under a common purpose, there are those that are going to 'ruin' it by saying/doing stoopid ****. That's human nature. Veganism is (un)fortunately* in the position where it has now become part of the mainstream social consciousness in many parts of the world, so much so that outlets know that readers love vegans saying controversial things. Equally guilty are the people who say this crap, just to get their 15min. For me, I'm not too fazed by these attention-seeking ultra-PC outliers. I'm just going to do my thing. *read it as per your view
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    Millions of chilled vegans: *crickets* Handful of attention-seekers: "Veganists: Bad people ruining a good idea."
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    That 95% eat meat because it oftentimes made artificially cheap through subsidies and other methods. Strip those away and we'll see the real price. There's so much more nuance to this. What's the point of reaching protein targets, but then you have populations that are either under-or over nourished and riddled with chronic illnesses? You end up with governments providing subsidies to make meat cheap, but you also have skyrocketing public healthcare costs.
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    It differs from region to region. Read up on the so-called 'Blue Zones'. There are scientist who advocate for industrializing countries to make attempts at preventing their diets 'Westernizing' (i.e. eating more animal products, more refined carbs, fewer fruits and veggies, etc.). Have a read here. It's a long one, but very interesting: Plant-based diets are traditional in developing countries:21st century challenges for better nutrition and health
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    You're on to something, but I don't think that it is just a case of economics. There is also a cultural aspect and simple preferences. This study look at the nutrition profile of people in rural KZN. In short, many people in KZN eat diets rich in sugars, fats (incl. fatty animal flesh) and refined carbs. Their diets fall short in key areas, resulting in increased disease risk and both over-and under nutrition and stunted child development. Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Selected Rural Communities of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa—Linking Human Nutrition and Agriculture Some extracts:
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    I'm so vegan I don't even call my wife 'honey'. "Agave syrup, I'm home!"
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    Saw this. Could be a very interesting judgment.
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    I would have to disagree. Most third world countries have diets centered around getting the majority of their caloric intake from plant foods. Reaching your daily targets on a plant-based diet is very easy and does not require $$$. Have a look at this pretty bare bones 1-day meals I put into Cronometer. Pretty cool, right? As I mentioned before, many folks see veganism as 'restrictive' as they look at it through the lens of how easily they can access pre-made meals, whether it's a fancy(ish) Woolies pasta or a garage pie. In that sense, it could be more difficult, but if you want to eat for health and to prosper, you'll avoid those types of rubbish foods anyway. On the whole taste aspect, I'd say reserve judgment until you've tasted some of the options like Beyond Meats and the Impossible Burger. It's eerily similar in smell, taste and texture.
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    Grew up there too, with some breaks in-between. If you went to Richardia or the Afrikaans high school, we might even know each other.
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    Our Lord and Saviour, Cheesus* Christ. *plant-based of course
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    You want for nothing as a vegan in NYC. If you’ve got the time, head to one of the Candle restaurants, Organic Grill or Champ’s Diner in Brooklyn. ????
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    Yeah, it’s so much better than the alternative. I guess my wife and I were technically vegetarians for about a year before we went all in. The only time where I’ve found it somewhat impractical was when we were in Richards Bay in SA. There’s fokol places to eat there as a vegan. You’ve really got to club together a meal from sides and what not. I think expectations plays a big role. If you’re expecting to be able to find ready made vegan meals and vegan dining options wherever you go, then you might have a hard time. We travel extensively and always manage to get by. Heading to a vegan Kerstmarkt in Antwerp this weekend. Can’t wait.
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    Corrected.
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