plus, all the growth hormones and antibiotics that are given to animals (meat or dairy) are being ingested by people, and thats not good for them. i have a theory that that is a major factor in why kids are so fat and sick these days. (the other major factor is too much junk food and video games. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />)

T. Colin Campbell's landmark research in "The China Project" found a pure vegetarian (i.e. vegan) diet to be the healthiest diet. Dr. Campbell estimates, "...80 to 90% of all cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and other degenerative illness can be prevented, at least until very old age - simply by adopting a plant-based diet."