Are we omnivores?

[cobalamin]

Are we omnivores? and do we need meat for evolution? As in DHA Omega 3 fatty acids.

Please state information out of the obvious.

[israel]

You mean in the past ?

because today we dont need meat to evolve - human evolution has allmost stopped maybe their is a very very very slow evolution going on but it is super slow

do you mean if its healthy for us ?

I think we are omnivores

[cobalamin]

I mean from an evolution standpoint.

According to internet articles, the brain has been shrinking.

Its obviously healthy for us.

You think we are omnivores; why?

[baldy]

I am struggling to see the point of this thread and if it is appropriate for a vegan forum?

[cobalamin]

I would like to hear people's unbiased opinion's without the conversation getting into a quarrel.

[osric]

I am struggling to see the point of this thread and if it is appropriate for a vegan forum?

Me too. Looks like we have a new troll.

The OP's question has nothing to do with vegan fitness or nutrition and doesn't belong here on the board.

[wannalift]

Are we omnivores? and do we need meat for evolution? As in DHA Omega 3 fatty acids.

Please state information out of the obvious.

I don't see anything wrong with the question(s). As for my answers:

1. Yes, we are omnivores by definition of the word. There is a lot of evidence though that suggests we can function better on a vegan diet.

2. No, we do not need meat to evolve. What specific chemical that is unique to meat would determine its role in our evolution?

3. DHA is not unique to meat. It is found in algae and is also synthesized by humans from other fats.

[Talyn]

[Catt Queen]

Please do not feed the troll.

[Konstantin]

Are we omnivores? and do we need meat for evolution? As in DHA Omega 3 fatty acids.

Please state information out of the obvious.

I don't see anything wrong with the question(s). As for my answers:

1. Yes, we are omnivores by definition of the word. There is a lot of evidence though that suggests we can function better on a vegan diet.

2. No, we do not need meat to evolve. What specific chemical that is unique to meat would determine its role in our evolution?

3. DHA is not unique to meat. It is found in algae and is also synthesized by humans from other fats.

I agree with that.

But if the question is personal, I'm not an omnivore.

[xrodolfox]

Are we omnivores? and do we need meat for evolution? As in DHA Omega 3 fatty acids.

Please state information out of the obvious.

[osric]

Looking for the Like button

[cobalamin]

Me too. Looks like we have a new troll.

The OP's question has nothing to do with vegan fitness or nutrition and doesn't belong here on the board.

Its in "General Discussion". Not in the "fitness" and "nutrition" sections.

I ain't bashing Veganism. Until I do, then you can ban me.

Watch your prejudices.

I'm not a threat. No need to get your panties all up in a bunch.

I don't see anything wrong with the question(s). As for my answers:

1. Yes, we are omnivores by definition of the word. There is a lot of evidence though that suggests we can function better on a vegan diet.

2. No, we do not need meat to evolve. What specific chemical that is unique to meat would determine its role in our evolution?

3. DHA is not unique to meat. It is found in algae and is also synthesized by humans from other fats.

Thank You.

1. We either are or aren't. What do you believe puts us in that category? We certainly do function better on a vegan diet.

2. Good point. Articles from archeologists state that DHA from eating fish made our brains bigger and develop advanced cognitive function however I do believe its a myth. My theory on our evolution is, we would produce a lot more Vitamin D, a hormone, more than other primates since they have fur. Vitamin D or pushing ourselves to survive could have pushed our evolution or a combination of both.

3. I know DHA is found in algae but algae is not found on land. Is the conversion efficiency of ALA to DHA a myth? I believe not all the facts are in. My hypothesis is that the ALA conversion efficiency could be correlated with Vitamin D levels and/or exercise.

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If you don't posses intellect; don't comment.

[osric]

Just to put this topic to bed:

According to William C. Roberts, MD, Baylor Cardiovascular Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas USA; and Editor-in-Chief, The American Journal of Cardiology...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1312295/

Are human beings herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores?
Although most of us conduct our lives as omnivores, in that we eat flesh as well as vegetables and fruits, human beings have characteristics of herbivores, not carnivores. The appendages of carnivores are claws; those of herbivores are hands or hooves. The teeth of carnivores are sharp; those of herbivores are mainly flat (for grinding). The intestinal tract of carnivores is short (3 times body length); that of herbivores, long (12 times body length). Body cooling of carnivores is done by panting; herbivores, by sweating. Carnivores drink fluids by lapping; herbivores, by sipping. Carnivores produce their own vitamin C, whereas herbivores obtain it from their diet. Thus, humans have characteristics of herbivores, not carnivores.

[cobalamin]

Just to put this topic to bed:

According to William C. Roberts, MD, Baylor Cardiovascular Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas USA; and Editor-in-Chief, The American Journal of Cardiology...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1312295/

Are human beings herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores?
Although most of us conduct our lives as omnivores, in that we eat flesh as well as vegetables and fruits, human beings have characteristics of herbivores, not carnivores. The appendages of carnivores are claws; those of herbivores are hands or hooves. The teeth of carnivores are sharp; those of herbivores are mainly flat (for grinding). The intestinal tract of carnivores is short (3 times body length); that of herbivores, long (12 times body length). Body cooling of carnivores is done by panting; herbivores, by sweating. Carnivores drink fluids by lapping; herbivores, by sipping. Carnivores produce their own vitamin C, whereas herbivores obtain it from their diet. Thus, humans have characteristics of herbivores, not carnivores.

I wanted to hear opinions from intelletual individuals; not regurgitated information. I could of gone on google for what you copied and pasted.

I would put humans in their own category. Frugivorous/folivorous(non-bitter young leaves) and living in the tropics since fruit cools down the body.

Do you have the intellect to theorize what made our brains evolve? If you don't, no need to comment.