Yes, I see your point. But I would put less emphasis on the length of life and more emphasis on striving for near term quality of life. Then, if you get the quality, the length of life is something that will naturally follow. I don't know whether I'll live to 90, 95, 100 or 115. But I'm definitely enjoying the quality that I have now.

I have observed people who were lucky to live a long life but suffered terribly during the last 10 to 15 years. And often it was needless. And of course there are people who live short lives and suffer at the end with cancer etc..

I don't understand the reasoning behind not eating the best diet because a long life is not guaranteed.

And that could just be the answer for some, VillagesPL, life length is not guaranteed, and they prefer to do what they enjoy while they still have life, even if it means a shorter one.

Not to sound harsh but isn't that selfish not only to your spouse but to others?

It would be selfish is you are the cook and big into a "program" and your spouse doesn't want to eat the same stuff.. ;)

It can be selfish indeed, however, it can be considered selfish in the other direction, too. One trying to do what is considered a way to potentially prolong life, or one allowing another to live in a fashion that makes that individual happy.
Sometimes we just have to accept others the way they are.

You guys R funny, if you don't eat dead animals and processed food you can't be happy. :confused:

Is that what you're saying?

Boy Howdy.

No....but some just absolutely will not eat vegetarian never mind vegan.

Please explain why not.

Some might not like veggies, fruits, particular grains. The taste, texture, feel in the mouth is something they can't tolerate. Some may be born with particular food likes and dislikes. A good example for me is my son. From the day he started ingesting foods, he would absolutely NOT eat particular veggies, fruits, grains and those dislikes continue. At this point, he's 41, an executive chef, a wonderful husband, father of two children who enjoy a wide variety of fruits and veggies, and he still eats a rather limited variety of veggies/fruit.

Remember, one can take a horse to water, but can't make that horse drink. People will change if they want to, and then, if they don't suffer so to speak.

Triple Boy Howdy!

Does not seem to me that the vegan/vegetarian posters are trying to win converts as much as they are trying to prove they are smarter than others, more informed, and more enlightened. If you really are interested in winning over people to your point of view you might try to be somewhat less condescending and insulting.

Right on
 

Boy Howdy!!!!!!!!

Sorry guys, not my intent. :shrug:

Pooh........you're describing me as well. :D

A topic for a bit of research for those who might be curious: "Selective Eating Disorder". Here's a glimpse:

Selective eating disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

That's me almost to a "T" only I don't have any sort of the 'social stigma' associated with it. It's always a topic of much humor and joking around with people who know me.

My mom never made me eat things I didn't care for when I was little thus I wasn't exposed to lots of different foods. Very very few fruits, same with vegetables, no salads (never had one in my life and don't plan to), no pies (maybe chocolate would be o.k.).......it's a lot about how some foods taste but actually more to their consistency. If it's plain, bland, etc., I'm probably o.k. with it. If it's something sweet, I'm there! My sister, one grade ahead of me in school thus we were raised in exactly the same environment.........she'll eat anything!

Sandy, as well, will eat ANYTHING........but liver.

Not trying to stoke a debate of any sort - just tossing in my $.0295 worth......about how some people are just wired a bit different than others.

Bill :)