Comments on: Baltimore Schools Go Meatless

By: Dhewie Chen

Dhewie Chen — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:47:42 +0000

WaoooW, Bravo!!! And Happy to hear this Great News! Really grateful to Baltimore had made a great step. your support on this meatless project is highly appreciated!

Wishing you All the best and Thank You, Baltimore! Cheers~~~

By: Nicolas

Nicolas — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:04:33 +0000

Thank you to the Baltimore City Public Schools to give hope and insurance to the children and their families that we can live in a better world. It’s a great start! Je suis un enseignant vegan dans une école secondaire au Québec et j’espère que ce mouvement sera un exemple inspirant pour ici et le reste du monde.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:48:34 +0000

This is awesome! I hope to bring Solar Publishing’s children book – My Mom Eats Tofu – to the children of BCPSS to educate them on the variety of vegan foods many have never been exposed to – seaweed, quinoa, lentil burgers, etc.

By: lucy campasano

lucy campasano — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:16:26 +0000

I think that this is a reasonable initiative. Being an overweight woman I wish that I had been aware of these things growing up. They are not taking anything away from these children they are educating them about healthy initiatives. Their parents can continue to feed them whatever they want at home so don’t go starting about that their childhood is being robbed. These people are doing what they are supposed to be doing. EDUCATING THE CHILDREN. Way to go! Lucy

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:21:12 +0000

I am all for buying local and supporting local growers and businesses. The locivore lifestyle is not the most environmentally friendly way to go in all cases, though. Sometimes, it’s actually more harmful to the environment. You have to look at things like how the produce is raised, if chemicals were used in the farming and, if so, which ones were used, how efficient the transport from farm to market is…there’s a list of factors.

Kudos to Baltimore schools for showing kids meatless options. I wonder if cafeteria food is the best way to go about doing it, though.

By: Cate

Cate — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:49 +0000

This is fantastic and actually makes me proud to be from Baltimore! The idea that you can only get protein from meat is downright ignorant. My husband and I go meatless 3-5 times a week and we’re totally healthy. Not only is it more environmentally responsible, but it’s cheaper and forces us to be creative with our cooking.

By: Crinoidgirl

Crinoidgirl — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:52:16 +0000

Eric -

I grant you that the protein from meat is more bioavailable, but there are plenty of sources of proteins in legumes and veggies.

By: Drew

Drew — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:17:40 +0000

Eric – you can get more than enough protein without eating meat, especially for one day / week. I would be more worried about the kind of meat the kids were getting and where it came from then them not getting any for a day. Speaking of sustainability, I am an omnivore who loves bacon/burgers/etc., but eating meat every single day is environmentally irresponsible. The health and environmental benefits of reducing meat intake are well-documented.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:35:04 +0000

“Why don’t we take all protein out of our diets”… wow, what an ignorant comment. Before decreeing this “a horrible idea,” Eric Kuehl would be wise to learn thing one about nutrition. A well balanced diet, vegan or otherwise, has plenty of protein. Way to do your research and help your students, Baltimore!

By: Egoh Rtut

Egoh Rtut — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:52:34 +0000

Should start a new “ALL MEAT FRIDAY” to counteract this vegetarian fascism.