Having heard a lot about this book, I thought I would pick it up and give it a try. I had no intention to go vegetarian or vegan, I just wanted to know what all the commotion was about! I wanted to know why others choose to become a vegetarian or vegan.And, no wonder there was so much commotion over this book. As Mama Pea said, the tone is a bit off-putting, but its also straight forward and tough. I enjoyed the book for its thorough research and sound nutritional advice. Even as a meat eater, I took some valuable lessons from this book, including READ THE INGREDIENTS. We are in control of what we put in out bodies!!!
As for the vegan push, I was disgusted by the standards in which our food is processed, in particular, meat. I do think that animal cruelty is a shame, and that we should do more to prevent it. But, I also think that meat is an essential part of our lifestyles.
I found the anatomy discussion of the human body and our inability to digest meat interesting. As a result of this and the sanitation standards, Jay and I have decided to cut back on meat, but NOT cut it out entirely. I mean who doesn't enjoy a good burger, steak or pulled BBQ? I think what is important to take away from this book is all the chemicals we put into our bodies. I understand that my on-sale red pepper is not organic and probably has been sprayed with some sort of pesticide, but I also know that less than a mile from my apartment, some child is not receiving enough food, let alone any healthy options.
I think there is a bigger issue is that people in this country are not educated on what they put into their mouths. I think that is the biggest crime!
I highly recommend this book to meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike. I think they illustrate important points and seek to teach their readers about proper nutrition. But, at the end of the day, I think America's real problem is that not every person ate a vegetable today and didn't think twice about it.
Have you read Skinny Bitch? What did you think? And, what was your biggest take-away point?
