(03-04-2015, 07:14 PM)bosphorus Wrote:(03-04-2015, 07:05 PM)Shemaya Wrote:(03-04-2015, 01:16 PM)"bosphorus Wrote: I believe eating meat is a necessity for human body. Even it seems as negative, it's a required thing for body.
From the beginning, human bodies are designed to operate with meat. Although it's not completely healthy, it's pretty necessary.
The meat contains animal proteins that give fuel to many parts, such as brain and muscles. Without them we're not to function well in the long-term. I remember, when i was a student, i needed much red and White meat to study. When i didn't get enough meat, i was terrible in studies and feeling a bit different.
Also, another important thing is, that meat is indispensable for preventing arthritis. You know arthritis is caused by the absence of animal proteins in the body. There are many people i know WHO are deprived of red meat and consequently are suffering joint pain.
I know it's unloving to kill a creature for that kind of reason. However if we're to survive it's vital to eat meat.
Best wishes
ps: so sorry if negative. just wanted to give idea
Hi bosphorus
Hi Shemaya. I live and was born in istanbul (Turkey).
Oh wow

I know that Turkey was the center of the Ottoman Empire so there is a multi- cultural and very old history and blending of customs from around the world. I imagine the cuisine in Turkey reflects that. I would think the cuisine and customs have developed over the course of the earth's entire history of modern civilization.
Customs aren't set in stone though, we can change at anytime.
I was curious, so I just watched a video called " Istanbul Street Food". ( I will post it if anyone is interested). It was so interesting, it portrayed a culture that loves to eat! The food looked delicious. My impression was the people of Turkey gather together and share and enjoy eating, and that it is vitally important socially.
I really appreciate you sharing, it is so good for us here in the west to get others perspectives.