To ask why people are so against giving up meat?

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Just that really, why are people so against giving up meat?
Without a doubt we know it's better for the environment, we know it's better for our health, we know it's better for animal welfare and it's actually quite expensive. But still as soon as you mention to the greater public about cutting their meat consumption, they get defensive and almost offended.
Would you ever consider giving it up, if you do consume it now? If not, why not?
I'm expecting some hate, this is MN after all, but I am genuinely just curious. Not trying to rattle feathers.

Without a doubt we know it's better for the environment, we know it's better for our health, we know it's better for animal welfare and it's actually quite expensive.

We do not know that any of that is true. Eating less meat and eating better quality meat is probably better all round.

Because I don’t like the alternative and I want the protein/iron.

It's tasty and versatile
In its pure form it's a healthy source of protein that's not a UPF. Nearly all vegan 'subs' are UPF and full of shit
Animal welfare is subjective - it's not high on my priority list

Fair enough with the ibs.

Never said I was an eco warrior, so personal attacks aren't needed.

Simple, I like meat! I don’t eat it with every main meal, or even every day. I do like many veggie dishes and often cook meat free meals. But then I like to vary what I eat. However I am not motivated to giving up meat anytime soon.

Oh and as regards to giving up meat being good for animal welfare, I assume if we all gave up then many domestic species will just die out? People are not going to keeps pig's and views as pets are they?

Why do people have children? So much better for the environment if they don’t- yet they continue to do so!

Are you giving up air travel, your car, using the tumble drier etc? Why not?

Have you replaced your meat consumption with highly processed meat substitutes? We have no idea about the longer term health and environmental consequences of consuming those products.

I've been vegetarian for decades and slowly making my way towards an entirely plant based diet but even I'm tired of hearing vegan/vegetarian evangelists demanding everyone else justify their dietary choices. This approach doesn't convince anyone.

Because we are biologically designed to eat meat. Regardless of how much people want to deny it, it is a fact.

It also tastes nice. No amount of Quorn nuggets comes close to actual bacon from a pig.

Threads like these make me sad. So many people putting taste over animals lives.

Lots of people consider eating meat to be part of a balanced diet and given that it's a big part of what humans evolved on. There is also a lot of culture, tradition and comfort associated with meat-based meals. Plus you've got the meat industry marketing it to everyone and relying on people continuing to buy it. So lots of reasons I reckon.

I like steak, oysters, lobster, really all meat. I am a foodie and cooking / recipes is a hobby for me.

Most things I cook don't taste the same without it, eg substituting quorn mince or lentils for beef mince in a chilli.

From am evolutionary perspective I'm an omnivore. I only eat meat once a day (lunch and dinner tend to be veggie or dairy) but dinner is meat most of the time.

I'm Ok with that and not willing to sacrifice my health or pleasure when others are driving their super yachts or private jets around the globe.

Because it tastes good and is satisfying to eat. Because it can be bought cheaply.e Because it's a good, easily accessible source of protein. Because it's often quick to cook. Because meat replacements like Quorn are highly processed. Because those advocating eating less meat usually have unrealistic expectations - many families would find one meat free meal a week enough of a challenge to begin with.

We are the successful species we are BECAUSE we learned to cook and consume meat.

You want us to devolve??

Ha so I did mean ruffle. It's been a long day.

I'm not getting into debates with people who simply won't change their minds. This is your second post already so it seems as though your gunning for a debate that I simply don't have the energy for. This was just to see the reasons.

I was vegetarian for a few years, I was careful with my meal planning and I'm not fussy. But I ended up seriously anaemic (I'm usually around borderline any way) and I was unable to take iron tablets with my other medication. I still have vegan and vegetarian days of the week as I enjoy the food but I didn't find it beneficial for my health. I think everyone should be able to eat what they feel is the appropriate diet for them and while it's fine to educate people it's not OK to enforce.

I would happily give up meat however the rest of my family wouldn't. I continue to buy/ eat it for easiness. I do eat meat free as much as possible though.
The videos of pigs in the gas chambers are really upsetting, and I struggle with pig meat as a result. But I know me giving it up won't save a pig going through that.
I've nothing against eating meat if the animals are treated humanely. It's the horrific suffering they endure that makes me want to be vegetarian. I challenge any of these 'but it tastes nice!' sorts to watch a pig gas chamber video and look at a bacon butty in the same way again.

I really enjoy eating it, life can be tedious and you have to embrace simple pleasures.

Why don't people give up pets? That would be the best thing we could do.
Why is driving and eating meat always the ones that are trotted out.

I really love meat. It tastes great! Not mad keen on vegetables, so very happy to keep on eating meat in my diet. I couldn't entertain giving it up.

Because there is nothing like a medium rare ribeye!

Because is someone's idiotic ideological invention. No one has to give up meat. Full stop.

I've been looking into giving it up recently, I actually want to. It's just, most of our family meals are the typical ones: cottage pie, sausage mash and veg, lasagne, casseroles and stews etc, and I cannot stand fake meats (quorn and the like). So what on earth would I put with it that fussy kids would eat, too? I tried a lentil lasagne once and it didn't go down well. My vegan chickpea chilli is better than standard chilli though!

Is it really that bad for us? I really don't think it is. I can't even imagine the crap that's in Quorn and all the other substitutes. Meat is quick and convenient too.

I bloody love eating meat. Its delicious, its rich and satisfying and somehow it meets a need my body has like nothing else. Not sure if its the haem iron, or B vits, or the fat & protein, but my body recognises that its nutritionally got a lot to offer.

Because I have ARFID and struggle with majority of vegetables.