Nice article venomnymous. Although I have to disagree about one item you mentioned about plant based diet. I work in the construction/welding industry and there were 2 guys that worked with me on a project. They ate only plant based diet and these guys did not look healthy. In fact they were barely able to do most of the strenuous activity. Come to think of it, all the burliest men I've ever met eat meat. This is purely anecdotal evidence but its all I've got.

We raise our own livestock, have our own beehives and grow most of our own produce so I'm not effected nor contributing to the horrendous way industry treats livestock or the earth. In this regard, I agree, there should be a change but I think there already is. Many farmers and livestock producers are finding alternative ways of agricultural production. From organically grown produce to responsible animal husbandry.

Most of the studies Ive seen that outline the poor health effects of eating meat usually use the poorly produced industry grown meat. This doesnt surprise me as there has to be some serious effects on the meat from traumatized animals. From toxic build up in meat from close quarter living, to all hormones released during their entire trauma filled lives and finally the complete disrespect shown at slaughter time. Id be curious to see a study that exclusively used responsibly raise livestock.

My two cents. Thanks again