Re: Hard to advocate WAP for some alternative groups

[Guest guest]

On 7/24/05, <slethnobotanist@...> wrote:

>

> Forget the list. You are on someone else's turf which apparently she

> guards jealously for anyone who doesn't toe the line nutritionally.

>

> In the future you might want to preempt the resident expert by saying

> something like

>

> " here are some links/articles you might find interesting. Please be

> aware that the list owner does not agree with the information

> contained in this material and may even recommend other things to

> read. That is a good thing. None of us have a corner on the truth. But

> at least this way you will have a chance to examine both sides and

> make an informed decision on what *you* think is best for you and your

> baby/children. Wishing you all the best. "

>

> And then be done with it. You have discharged your duty. You have sent

> the information AND prepared her for the coming counterattack. You

> have done all you can do. The rest is up to her.

>

> take care,

>

>

>

That's a great suggestion! I wish I had asked for help last year when

I was in the Great Dairy Debate.

After all my posts, a couple of ex-veggies came out of the woodwork to

say that they had to start eating some full-fat meat because their

health was deteriorating on the low-fat diet. Even the " expert, " who,

surprisingly, is NOT vegetarian or vegan, admitted she ate protein,

although she has trouble digesting it (probably because she eats

low-fat).

Also, someone was inspired to create a poll, and the first questions

asked about diet (last count, only about 10 out of 280 are

veggies—maybe they're jumping ship?). So either they'll start being

more tolerant of omnivorous subjects, or we meat advocates are about

to be given the heave-ho!

I'm feeling a bit optimistic, because a couple of others were waxing

enthusiastic on receiving their copies of NT. Maybe I can shut my big

mouth for a change, LOL.

Naomi