Posted September 19, 2011 by Sunny Subramanian
Ever wondered if humans are truly meant to eat meat? Well, let’s make a few observations, shall we? 
Meat-eaters: have sharp front teeth for tearing, with no flat molar teeth for grinding
Herbivores: no sharp front teeth, but flat rear molars for grinding
Humans: no sharp front teeth, but flat rear molars for grinding
Meat-eaters: have claws
Herbivores: no claws
Humans: no claws
Meat-eaters: have intestinal tract that is only 3 times their body length so that rapidly decaying meat can pass through quickly
Herbivores: have intestinal tract 10-12 times their body length.
Humans: have intestinal tract 10-12 times their body length.
Meat-eaters: have strong hydrochloric acid in stomach to digest meat
Herbivores: have stomach acid that is 20 times weaker than that of a meat-eater
Humans: have stomach acid that is 20 times weaker than that of a meat-eater
Meat-eaters: salivary glands in mouth not needed to pre-digest grains and fruits.
Herbivores: well-developed salivary glands which are necessary to pre-digest grains and fruits
Humans: well-developed salivary glands, which are necessary to pre-digest, grains and fruits
Meat-eaters: have acid saliva with no enzyme ptyalin to pre-digest grains
Herbivores: have alkaline saliva with ptyalin to pre-digest grains
Humans: have alkaline saliva with ptyalin to pre-digest grains
Meat-eaters: have no skin pores and perspire through the tongue
Herbivores: perspire through skin pores
Humans: perspire through skin pores
A couple extra tidbits:
Hm, now I’m no rocket scientist, but it looks like Mo’ Nature wants us to eat fruits and veggies, wouldn’t you agree?
Regardless of all of the similarities between herbivores and humans, let’s also remember that eating meat is straight up cruel, bad for the environment, and can lead to serious health issues. So… hate to sound like a broken record, but go vegan already! 
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602 days ago
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I am totally all for everything that was said exceptthe sharp teeth part, because my eye teeth are very sharp, but perfect for biting into apples
604 days ago
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Ummm… Correction. Actually a lot of primates eat meat. They’re omnivorous. But: They have fangs and long teeth. People don’t. Whoot-whoot! I’ve always like green leafy things.
610 days ago
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Awesome post. =)
611 days ago
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SHOOT YES! I AM A VEGETARIAN AND I AM DOING JUST FINE !!! XD
611 days ago
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Meat eaters-naturally unafraid of the dark because other animals will not be trying to attack
Herbivores-instinctivly afraid of the dark, as many animals may be sneaking up to attack
humans-instinctivly afraid of the dark, as many animals may be sneaking up to attack
I learned this from animal planet
611 days ago
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lol i love it! i always try to explain to people how humans are not suppose to eat meat, it just doesn’t get in their head though