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So I have a vegetarian i've been arguing with who claims if everyone was vegetarian we would all live 15-20 years longer. How can I prove that abstaining from meat is not only not ideal but unhealthy. Bare in mind that this person is only allowing me what he says is a 2-3 minute time frame to tell him my points.

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Take a look at a historical societies. And also put the f***ing burden of proof on him. – No more. Aug 30 2011 at 2:41

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Have a listen to Denise Minger's speech from AHS "How to Win an Argument with a Vegetarian"

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Also listen to Robb Wolf - Who gives a f&%k. Let them eat tofu and corn chips. – peter Aug 30 2011 at 2:48
on one hand, I agree. especially if they're just looking for a fight. otoh, we all bear the costs of their chronic disease and disability over the long term. – Katherine Aug 30 2011 at 15:24
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Not just financial burden, but the loss of their potential contributions. – Ambimorph Aug 30 2011 at 17:42
excellent point, ambi. – Katherine Aug 31 2011 at 16:18
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Agree with them... Tell them that industrialized, grain fed meat is horrible, high in omega 6 and unhealthy. As is industrial grown plants. Get some common ground there.

Then talk about how grass fed, free range, local meat is the healthiest food on the planet. Local organic veggies are good too..

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Tell them to go have a look at the type 2 diabetes rate in India.

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