The Spectacle Ep. 445: Explosive Diarrhea and the Vegan Delusion
A recent outbreak of Cyclospora has led to a recall of iceberg lettuce, causing over a thousand cases of explosive diarrhea across the country. The hosts of The Spectacle Podcast, Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay, discussed the outbreak and argued that a vegan or vegetarian diet does not necessarily make one healthier. They also debunked various claims about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet, highlighting the class politics and nutritional deficiencies associated with it.
- ▪An outbreak of Cyclospora has caused over a thousand cases of explosive diarrhea due to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
- ▪The hosts of The Spectacle Podcast argue that a vegan or vegetarian diet does not necessarily make one healthier.
- ▪The podcast hosts debunked claims about cow methane, sugar, and meat, highlighting the nutritional deficiencies of a plant-based diet.
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Veggie lovers took an abrupt halt from consuming iceberg lettuce due to an outbreak of Cyclospora — a microscopic parasite — that has caused explosive diarrhea for over a thousand people across the country. (READ MORE: Saving the Planet by Eating Fruit and Whole Grains Is Possible — If You’re Dumb Enough) The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the unfortunate lettuce recall and make the case that being a vegan or a vegetarian doesn’t make one healthier. They explain how class politics tie into food consumption and point out the nutritional deficiencies of vegetarians. Scott and Melissa bring down the moral high ground of vegetarians by debunking various claims about cow methane, sugar, and meat.
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