Is It Time to Embrace a Plant-Based Diet? No Meat

Is It Time to Embrace a Plant-Based Diet? No Meat?


Fast-food chains including KFC and Starbucks have rolled out plant-based meat products in China in an effort to promote healthy eating and protect the environment. KFC recently launched sampling trials for its first plant-based chicken nuggets in its outlets in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou at a special price of 1.99 yuan (28 cents) for five pieces. Readers of the source share their opinions.


linda (China)


I just don't get it. If you want something that tastes likes meat you'd better eat meat. Plant-based meat is highly processed. It is not as healthy as vegetables. It contains unhealthy proportions of fat, salt and artificial additives. An exercise routine, along with a well-balanced diet, is the best way to stay healthy.


Nigel (China)


We should be eating less meat because of climate change and global warming. I'm not a vegan, but animal food such as pork and beef contributes to environmental changes that we see today.


terryfoy (US)


Our human body was not designed for us only to eat vegetables. We are designed to eat meat - look at our carnivore teeth! The protein that our body must have to survive comes from the meat we eat. Our bodies function properly with the correct balance of meat and vegetables. Too much meat and we get fat, too little meat and we get puny and weak. If you want to be healthy you must eat a balanced diet of both meat and vegetables.


taikor (Malaysia)


Start with a huge cutback on meat. Regarding pigs, do you know they could outsmart you on Playstation games? Don't be surprised. They're much smarter than dogs. So they do better at video games than some primates. Pigs are extremely clever animals. They form complex social networks and have excellent memories. They're gentle, defenseless creatures. Start doing it now. It's time we make a change.


cdappRflBcZ (China)


It's a good idea to eat less meat. Red meat increases the risk of cancer and heart attacks. Vegetables and fruits are equally delicious.


sockmonkey (US）


I could never be a vegetarian. I eat very little meat (only poultry and fish, plus sometimes hot dogs and bacon), but I love the meat I do eat! If one has to cut back on meat, it seems red meat is the first thing that should be minimized since it's not as good for you as other types.