The medical profession looks at vegetarianism
While I was in the hospital:
1. One doctor in the ER suggested to my wife that I was sick because I was a vegan;
2. My infectious diseases dr referred to my "crazy" diet and told me I could get salmonella from organic vegetables;
3. The dietician told me I needed to make sure I got enough protein; and
4. hospital kitchens should be forbidden to cook vegetables.
Comments
Umm, suggesting that a vegetarian diet carries undue risk, in the face of a 19-million pound beef recall for E. Coli contamination? Doesn't sound that logical.
Anyway, I'm really glad you're home and recovering.
Posted by: Luke | July 21, 2002 3:52 PM
And I thought only ducks could "quack".
(Hmm. I clearly flunked "Puns 101," wot?)
Posted by: GreyDuck | July 21, 2002 11:19 PM
Unfortunately, a lot of traditional doctors simply aren't well-versed in nutrition.
Posted by: Ryan | July 25, 2002 5:29 PM
"Unfortunately, a lot of traditional doctors simply aren't well-versed in nutrition." And I add "AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION".
Posted by: Apometron | March 18, 2003 4:06 AM
Mmmm....didn't realize you were entirely vegan. Tempting to tempt you.
Posted by: zaneblue | March 18, 2003 4:54 PM
I had a vegan girlfriend who was constantly fainting, most probably from anaemia. Has any of you fuckwits ever studied medicine? I somehow doubt it, so don't go slagging off the medical profession. I'm sure you'll be needing them some time soon.
Posted by: Charles Learmount | February 6, 2004 11:33 AM