Over the years, we have had many people be very offended that we would not taken them if they refused to eat meat-particularly red meat. It's understandable, having been a vegetarian myself (Dr.M), it is very offensive to think about being forced into eating something that seems so against your belief system.

We have 12 animals, yes 12. It occured to me the other night as I was watching Cheaper By The Dozen with my daughters, how chaotic their household was and how I could never have 12 children, and then I realized-"Oh wow, but, I have 12 animals AND 2 children!"

In any case, the point is, we both do not like eating animals because we love them so much, and if we didn't think it was necessary for health, we would not do it ourselves, have our children do it, no would we suggest that it is important for any of you to do it.

We have found counltess times over the eyars that eating meat has made the difference between being healthy and struggling with one's health, if not in fact being very unwell. This article is quite interesting substantiating much of this: http://www.westonaprice.org/uncategorized/caustic-commentary-vegetarians-not-healthier/

Dr.M & B