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About Vegetarianism
Human Beings: Meat-eaters or Vegetarians? |
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Meat-eater |
Plant eater |
Human being |
has claws |
no claws |
no claws |
sharp, pointed front teeth to tear flesh |
no sharp, pointed front teeth |
no sharp, pointed front teeth |
much strong hydrochloric acid in stomach to digest tough animal muscle, bone, etc. |
stomach acid 10 times less strong than meat-eaters |
stomach acid 10 times less strong than meat-eaters |
intestinal tract only 3 times body length so rapidly decaying meat can pass out of body quickly |
intestinal tract 6 times body length; fruits do not decay as rapidly so can pass more slowly through body |
intestinal tract 6 times body length |
Click here to download the complete chart (pdf).
Interesting Links
- Quotes by Famous Vegetarians
- Kurma.net - a wealth of insight into vegetarianism from Kurma Das, a world-reknowned cook who has published numerous vegetarian cook books and hosts a popular syndicated show in Australia.
Indian Grocery Stores in Manhattan
| India Bazaar | Janata Spice Store | Kalustyan Brothers | Punjabi Grocery & Deli |
| 69 1st Ave. (Bet 4th & 5th St.) New York,NY (212) 420-5906 |
85 1st Ave., Fl. 1 (Bet 4th and 5th St.) New York, NY (212) 529-1815 |
123 Lexington Ave. (Bet 28th and 29th St.) New York, NY (212) 685-3451 |
114 E 1st St. (Bet 1st Ave. and Ave. A) New York, NY (212) 533-9048 |
| Spice Corner | Spice of India | Tajmahal Groceries |
| 135 Lexington Ave. (Bet 28th & 29th St.) New York,NY (212) 689-5182 |
330 East 6th
St. (Bet 1st and 2nd Ave.) New York, NY (212) 260-7930 |
2618 Broadway (and 99th St.) New York, NY (212) 749-6687 |