Myth Busters

There are tons of myths and stereotypes about vegetarians! The thing is, people will tell you their feelings about your choice to your face ... unlike other bias' in the world. In my short (one year) vegetarian experience, I feel like I have heard it all...I 'm sure it is just beginning though.

Lets clear the air on some common misconceptions.

1. MYTH: How do you get enough protein? There is NOT a problem getting enough protein! In fact, the average person takes in too much protein. When have you heard of someone dying from being protein deficient? Our portion sizes are too big, serving sizes for protein should be the size of a deck of cards. Here is an article that will further explain. http://www.thatsfit.com/2007/12/21/getting-enough-protein/
2. MYTH: Vegetarians are crazy, hippie, animal freaks. While many vegetarians love animals, there are a million different reasons why they went vegetarian. Many have not, and never plan to, participate in angry protests, run off to a hippie retreat in their tie-dye shirts, or push others into converting. Here's some info on this issue. http://www.thatsfit.com/2007/11/27/want-to-go-meat-free/


3. MYTH: What do you eat? Obesity is an epidemic in the U.S., people aren't eating the recommended amount of fruits and veggies. They are relying on fast food, and hormone-packed meat products. If more people adopted a vegetarian lifestyle we could turn back the damage. http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/01/29/you-are-what-you-eat-the-soy-saga/