I went to a new doctor (who I will never see again) because I've been experiencing flu and allergy symptoms after running and lifting weights...it's been going on for about 6 months.
I had tests done and everything was normal.He inquired about my diet and absolutely flipped out when he heard I was vegan:
"You don't eat any animal products at all,not even shrimp?No milk?You need to do yourself a favor and have a rare steak.If your tests are normal,you have to look at what's different from you and the rest of the population...the fact that you don't eat any meat is probably a major factor in how you feel;you can't live off of tofu and supplements!" (I don't).
"You NEED animal protein in your body,everything in moderation is fine!!" I just sat there and let him spazz;then I walked out.
I asked my pathology professor,a seemingly intelligent person,his opinion:
"Your body needs animal protein,plant protein isn't as well assimilated in the body.You're missing out on nutrients..."
Personally,I think I have chronic fatigue syndrome because I'm under a lot of stress with paying a student loan and going to school full time...yet they don't want to hear it.Their solution is for me to eat rare steaks and cholesterol ridden shrimp for health and vitality...probably with a block of cheese as a side.
Has anyone else gotten really ignorant comments like this?Especially from doctors...you'd think they'd be more with it nutrition wise.
I had tests done and everything was normal.He inquired about my diet and absolutely flipped out when he heard I was vegan:
"You don't eat any animal products at all,not even shrimp?No milk?You need to do yourself a favor and have a rare steak.If your tests are normal,you have to look at what's different from you and the rest of the population...the fact that you don't eat any meat is probably a major factor in how you feel;you can't live off of tofu and supplements!" (I don't).
"You NEED animal protein in your body,everything in moderation is fine!!" I just sat there and let him spazz;then I walked out.
I asked my pathology professor,a seemingly intelligent person,his opinion:
"Your body needs animal protein,plant protein isn't as well assimilated in the body.You're missing out on nutrients..."
Personally,I think I have chronic fatigue syndrome because I'm under a lot of stress with paying a student loan and going to school full time...yet they don't want to hear it.Their solution is for me to eat rare steaks and cholesterol ridden shrimp for health and vitality...probably with a block of cheese as a side.
Has anyone else gotten really ignorant comments like this?Especially from doctors...you'd think they'd be more with it nutrition wise.