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Netanyahu joins vegetarian trend
Itamar Eichner
Published: 17.11.13, 15:32
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1.  meatless meals once a week
Larry ,   LA   (11.17.13)
brainless wonders of the world: meatless meals once a week the rest of the week they have meat so animals suffer? except on Friday with the pope they celebrate Lent? I have meatless meals too, but I also like pizza and other milk type dishes. so I can parade myself as a friend of the animals since I don't have meat once a week? Oh please, this article rates 5 barf bags...
2. Well good for them :-)
Haim ,   TA   (11.17.13)
3. Liberal fascism politcally correctness. EAT MEAT
(11.17.13)
4. And how many people can afford...
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (11.17.13)
meat only once a week , Shabat?
5. The Netanyahus eat pistacio ice cream which comes from cows
Rivkah   (11.17.13)
which vegans don't eat or drink (milk or eggs or meats). That is not wise since humans need whole proteins from meat, milk and/or eggs. Rice and beans together is a whole protein, but separately they are not. Vegans lack the essential fatty acids in their diets unless they eat walnuts. The also lack Co-Q-10 from meats unless they take a supplement of that. A lack of Co-enzyme-Q-10 in the diet depletes the heart of that and is a factor in heart attacks and strokes which vegans are more likely to have. Better to eat BUTTER and MEATand WHOLE MILK and CHEESE from grass fed no antibiotics/no hormones cows and FISH that is not farmed fish or from the radioactive Pacific Ocean and be healthy than to be vegan.
6. Vegans say humans should eat that way because Adam and Eve
Rivkah   (11.17.13)
were vegans in the Garden of Eden. Well, the lions ate hay in the Garden of Eden and if they ate hay now, they would perish. Same with humans. Vegans are known to have lesser lifespans and more risks of having heart attacks and strokes than non-vegans. Lions eat meat because it is good for them. Same with humans. But don't eat pork or unclean meats dedicated to idols (halal) or other forbidden meats like armadillo that has leprosy bacteria.
7. Growing up our meatless day was ... Thursday
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (11.18.13)
In my family we called it dairy night. It's a custom among many Syrian Jews. In our house we had a rice/lentil/onion dish along with a spinach/cheese casserole usually with a side of "leban" - cucumbers mixed in sour cream or a kind of yogurt. Good stuff. Meat would return for the Friday night Shabbat meal, making it that much more special.
8. 6 Higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
k ,   US   (11.18.13)
Where did you read that? I think the opposite is true, however if you are looking at studies put out by the meat and dairy industry I am sure they will say that meat and dairy is good for you
9. Maybe thats why Bibi does not attack Iran..
Judah ,   Golan Heights,ISRAEL   (11.18.13)
he has a B12 deficiency and has no strenght to order the attack???
10. Gropwing up in a traditional 1960's Jewish home
Al   (11.18.13)
we ate meat almost everyday. We were thin as rails and strong to boot. Today people are fat thanks to loads of pasta, overly processed foods, insanely huge restaurant portions and ironically overdressed salads. The average person today is a blob especially those over 45. Eat more meat, lean salads (no dressing) and less pasta. Walk everyday, ditch the car, close the TV and read a book. TV watching makes you want to eat.
11. Hitler was a vegitarian...
Todd ,   Toronto, Canada   (11.20.13)
....just sayin'
12. bibo, if it's cruelty to animals...
raanan ,   israel   (11.20.13)
then find a nice farm and bring your own shochet
13. 8 K, US: Hope this answer is printed since previous ones
Rivkah   (11.22.13)
were not. Dr. Bill Campbell Douglass II's medical newsletter talks about the hazards of vegetarian/vegan diets. Meat and dairy can be hazardous, too, unless you are careful to buy grass fed non hormone additives, non anti-biotic additieves beef and dairy.
14. after Ben ate unclean pork
mark ,   indianapolis,in usa   (12.28.13)
Sarah found out elbowed 'cracked' ben's rib has no cold but a headache after Sarah flipped Ben to the floor
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