Originally Posted by Straker:
“Blue-haired, nose-ringed, white as a sheet Emma is hardly a poster-girl for Veganism. If anything she's only reinforcing the stereotype.”
I think what put me off veganism on today's show is that the vegans on it came across like they were members of a religious cult and the vegan guy wouldn't stop talking about it when the caller brought up a point. Nodding their heads vigorously, insisting that they're happy, so very very happy, with beaming smiles on their faces.
I'm sure that if you're on a vegan diet it can be very healthy, but it sounds so complicated to ensure that you're getting the right nutrients from the right foods and the right amount of calories throughout the day. When this was put to they guy he pretty much just shrugged his shoulders and moved on.
Well this is the point. If you're an adult you are probably better equipped to manage the details, but we are talking about putting young children on a vegan diet, where you really need to know what you're doing as they are potentially more vulnerable to risk.