I used to think that until I moved to South Korea. Then I realized there's lots of stuff that's out there that I haven't tried. That's one of the reasons I gave up being a vegetarian - I wanted to try some new stuff. I was vegan for a few years and vegetarian for a few more years.
A few observations about the discussion. Chimps do sometimes kill monkeys and eat them according to what I remember from Jane Goodall. I've never eaten monkey or termites or some of the other things chimps probably eat.
There was an interesting article on Willie Gault, a famous sprinter and wide receiver. At 45 or so he still is a world class sprinter competing with guys 20 years younger than he is. He eats fish but little or or no meat so that diet can certainly work.
Jack Lalanne also eats fish and veggies and egg whites primarily. He's in pretty good shape for a 94-year-old. Probably in better shape than most of the people talking here, myself included.
Despite Willie and Jack being motivating examples, I do eat lots of meat and I think I eat pretty healthy. There are plenty of examples that say this heavy-meat diet can work as well. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a pretty healthy dude for example (though I think I've read that he says chicken and fish beat beef and pork for at least some people).
What all three examples might show us - Arnold, Willie, and Jack - is that Jack LaLanne was right. Exercise is King. Diet is Queen. Not to be sexist, but he means that exercise is the most important thing you can do for your health.
Oh and check out this dude who eats 10 ounces of beef (bulgogi which is a Korean beef dish actually) every day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1JqtbRPNps
Wraith said:
Eh, I'm an omnivore. Animal, vegetable, none are safe from my hunger. If it is out there, I've probably tried it at least once. Things are too delicious to limit myself to just one type of food!
