Myth #1: You won't get enough protein unless you eat meat.

This is just not true. Most people in developed countries get far more protein than they need. Especially if they eat a meat based diet. Excessive protein can be linked to kidney stones, osteoporosis and even indigestion. If you eat a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes, dairy or soy products you won't have any trouble getting all the protein you need. I think that it's pretty well accpeted among the general population that protein is not an issue.

Myth #2: The human body was not meant to eat meat.

I've gone through a brain transplant since writing this page the last time. This is not a myth. Humans were *NOT* meant to eat meat. Meat is just not good for you. Eating alot of meat causes early puberty in humans and increases estrogen levels, which increases your chance of cancer. I will change my myths page and take this myth out entirely. I'm going to add a new page dedicated to a discussion of the bad health effects that meat can have on a person.

Myth 3: You won't get complete amino acids if you eat a vegetarian diet.

This is untrue. As with any healthy diet, a vegetarian should be eating a wide variety of plant based foods.

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