Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 I can't really say if it's true or not although there are certainly a good number of people why believe it's true. My tendency is to believe otherwise. Here's the only piece of info I'm sure about--I'm blood type O. I've been vegetarian for 22 years, and I have no craving for meat. Not even when I ate meat did I ever crave it... DaveO chrysta brooks [absolutesurrender] Maybe this is a myth, but I heard that Type O blood types thrive on meat. It's like their body craves it or something. I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me how much of this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Veggie for some 20 years, me type O+ and my dh type A+ and both neither like meat nor crave it - and, strangely, find that we really do not like those supposed 'taste-like-meat' products. Go figure. Or, me Scorpio, he Cancer. Or, me Dragon, he Rooster. We both have brown eyes. Best, pat -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " - Albert Schweitzer * " The time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men " - Leonardo da Vinci * " The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men. " - Alice Walker ---------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 > > chrysta brooks [absolutesurrender] > > Maybe this is a myth, but I heard that Type O blood types thrive on meat. > It's like their body craves it or something. I'd appreciate it if someone > could tell me how much of this is true. I've heard of that theory too, but am not sure I believe it. I'm a type O and in general do not eat animal products, nor do I crave them. I have wondered if it has something more to do with being male. I know my husband had a hard time giving up meat, and will still eat it on occasion if we're out somewhere and it's offered. Once I read somewhere that there are alot more female vegetarians than male, but it's been a while and I forget the source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 While the type O thing is probably spurious, I do find the assumption that being a male has anything to do with it a little irritating, and offensive. I know man bashing is all the rage, and yes, there are a higher ratio of female veggies to male, but I think that has more to do with the (perceived) role of a male in our society, not just from other males, but from females also. If I say to someone new, 'Oh, I'm a vegan' they think I'm some lunatic tree hugger, and look at me as if I'm mentally challenged. Now, blokes are sensitive things, very insecure, and generally don't like to stand out from the crowd for fear of being ridiculed and singled out, so, for most blokes, it is a question of not trying because of this, not simply because they are full of testoterone and only wash their socks once a week! I know the folks on here are understanding and positive about such things, but society as a whole, isn't, thus perpetuating the role stereotype of male and female. It's all very Freudian, and ultimately comes down to whether or not you are blessed in the trouser dept. (Or have gracefully accepted you are not, but what can you do?!) James. Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 It is a common myth that men need meat more. Their muscle mass ratio is generally higher than a females and so the thought that they benefit more from a meat-filled diet (considered by many higher in protein than a vegetarian diet ~ which is not always true). ~ PT ~ Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. -Carl Jung, psychiatrist (1875-1961) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> , DJ Jam <djjamuk01> wrote: > While the type O thing is probably spurious, I do > find the assumption that being a male has anything to > do with it a little irritating, and offensive. > I know man bashing is all the rage, and yes, there are > a higher ratio of female veggies to male, but I think > that has more to do with the (perceived) role of a > male in our society, not just from other males, but > from females also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 , DJ Jam <djjamuk01> wrote: > While the type O thing is probably spurious, I do > find the assumption that being a male has anything to > do with it a little irritating, and offensive.... Oh heavens... I guess I should know better than to post anything in this group. GEEZ. *smmoooothhh smmooooth* (smoothing James' bristling fur) That was just a guess on my part. Now if it helps any, I also read somewhere that for whatever reasons, male vegetarians produce more testosterone than their meat-eating counterparts. Hmmm... now does that make them more appealing...? Ladies... ? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 , " cheryll <naturalist_44240> " <naturalist_44240> wrote: > Oh heavens...*smmoooothhh smmooooth* (smoothing James' > bristling fur) LOL! > Now if it helps any, I also read somewhere that for whatever reasons, > male vegetarians produce more testosterone than their meat-eating > counterparts. Hmmm... now does that make them more appealing...? > Ladies... ? :-D I have read wonderful reports saying that eating soy helps women through " the change " more gracefully. Is this due to the increased hormone production of testosterone? After I read James' reply to you, and how he has felt rather put down by others for being a veggie-man, I was thinking of all the reasons I could why I think veggie-men are more sexy. I am going to have to type up my list to share here and see if any of the other ladies agree with them. ~ PT ~ Art is a house that tries to be haunted. -Emily Dickinson, poet (1830-1886) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 It sounds as if no one but you is entitled to express an opinion? I saw a similar post from you in another group putting down the Feral group. What's going on with that? DaveO cheryll <naturalist_44240 [naturalist_44240] , DJ Jam <djjamuk01> wrote: > While the type O thing is probably spurious, I do > find the assumption that being a male has anything to > do with it a little irritating, and offensive.... Oh heavens... I guess I should know better than to post anything in this group. GEEZ. *smmoooothhh smmooooth* (smoothing James' bristling fur) That was just a guess on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Soya products are rich in Phyto-oestrogens which are the hormones which diminish in production during the menopause. As you know, oestrogen is one of two predominantly female hormones, responsible for the regulation of the monthly reproductive cycle. It's my opinion that it also negates the effect of testosterone, and makes those with higher levels less likely to be aggressive, so that's probably why veggy men seem more attuned to their inner selves (ooh, going all guru now!) than meatheads. James. Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Oooh, a dis, and I missed it. Never mind, I left school 13 years ago, so kinda got out of practice with that sort of thing. James. Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 , " ~ P_T ~ <patchouli_troll> " <patchouli_troll> wrote: > > I have read wonderful reports saying that eating soy helps > women through " the change " more gracefully. Is this due to > the increased hormone production of testosterone? I have read that soy contains plant esters that have effects similar to human estrogen. Thus all the controversy as to whether soy is really that good for you, and how much is TOO much... > > After I read James' reply to you, and how he has felt rather > put down by others for being a veggie-man, I was thinking of > all the reasons I could why I think veggie-men are more sexy. > I am going to have to type up my list to share here and see if > any of the other ladies agree with them. > Most certainly by being vegetarian they are showing that they care about the fellow creatures on this planet, thus they are more caring and compassionate. Also I think they SMELL better, don't you? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 Cheryll: " I have read that soy contains plant esters that have effects similar to human estrogen. Thus all the controversy as to whether soy is really that good for you, and how much is TOO much... " Yes, I wonder that too. I think, as with all things, that balance is the key. I am quite certain that adding more soy to replace the meat in a diet is a healthful choice. But I also think it is best for me to eat other sources protein and lots of vegetables for balance. Cheryll: " Most certainly by being vegetarian they are showing that they care about the fellow creatures on this planet, thus they are more caring and compassionate. Also I think they SMELL better, don't you? ;-) " I agree! ~ PT ~ God has no religion. ~ Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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