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Tea
Shaker's Most
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: "I see some 'Beef', 'Chicken' and 'Pork' in
your menu, I thought Tea Shaker only has Vegetarian Food?"
A: Everything is vegetarian, even our "Beef",
"Chicken" and "Pork"! All of our meat products are
packed with flavor and are derived from the simple, versatile, and nutritious
soybean.
Q:
“What will we do with all the chickens, cows, and pigs if everyone
becomes a vegetarian?”
A:
As the demand for meat decreases, fewer animals will be raised for food.
Farmers will stop breeding so many animals and will turn to other types
of agriculture. When there are fewer of these animals, they will be able
to live more natural lives.
Q:
“Don’t humans have to eat meat to stay healthy?”
A: Both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the
American Dietetic Association have endorsed vegetarian diets. Studies
have also shown that vegetarians have lower cholesterol levels than meat-eaters
and are far less likely to die of heart disease or cancer. The consumption
of meat and dairy products has been conclusively linked with diabetes,
arthritis, osteoporosis, clogged arteries, obesity, asthma, and impotence.
Q:
“Don’t vegetarians have difficulty getting enough protein?”
A: In Western countries, our problem is that we
get too much protein, not too little. Most Americans get at least twice
as much protein as they need, and too much protein, especially animal
protein, can increase your risk of osteoporosis and kidney disease
Q:
“Aren't humans natural carnivores?”
A: A vegetarian diet suits the human body
better than a diet that includes meat. Carnivorous animals have claws,
short digestive tracts, and long, curved fangs. Humans have flat, flexible
nails, and our so-called “canine” teeth are minuscule compared
to those of carnivores and even compared to vegetarian primates like gorillas
and orangutans. Our tiny canine teeth are better suited to biting into
fruits than tearing through tough hides. We have flat molars and long
digestive tracts that are suited to diets of vegetables, fruits, and grains.
Eating meat is hazardous to our health and contributes to heart disease,
cancer, and many other health problems.
Q:
“Why should I feel bad about eating meat? I didn’t kill
the animal.”
A: You may not have killed the animal yourself,
but you hired the killer. Whenever you purchase meat, the killing was
done for you, and you paid for it.
