Thread by @just1doctorwala

Hi!

Emergency Doctor here

Small correction to our friend's rant...

1. Meat and fish can take as long as 2 days to fully digest

2. Most vegetables are NOT digested by human beings but instead go straight through the GIT untouched

let me explain point 2 with a short thread 🧵

https://twitter.com/avishkar1993/status/1459389125782491137

Your body can't digest or absorb fiber.

Both insoluble (wheat bran, veggies, and whole grains) and soluble (oats, fruits, veggies, and beans) fiber are not digestible.

Insoluble fiber provides bulk to our stool and food for our healthy gut bacteria, and soluble fiber helps slow down digestion and can even have a positive impact on heart health

Seeds often go undigested.

Raw seeds (sunflower, sesame, chia, etc.) often contain phytic acid, which can interfere with the absorption of minerals

Many dairy products are impossible for some people to digest

Some people lack the enzyme to digest lactose, a natural sugar in dairy products

However, even if you're lactose-intolerant, you might do OK with yogurts and aged cheeses. That's because the bacteria in these products feed off of the sugars and do the digesting for you.

The skin of bell peppers is hard to break down.

Bell peppers add vibrant color and sweet flavor to any chicken, beef, or veggie stir-fry. However, since the outer skin is very tough and fibrous, it can be hard for the body to break down fully, especially if eaten raw.

As a result, remnants can end up in the stool, it can also cause stomach pain or gas for some people. But if you still want to enjoy peppers at meal time, remove the skin before eating.

Our bodies can't fully break down corn.

This is because corn contains cellulose and we don't have the enzyme necessary to break it down fully during digestion

none of the above are my original ideas..

all known facts easily sourced from the search results for "vegetables digestion in human beings"

Thanks for attending my TedTalk

p.s.

as for the "aggression"

has anyone ever been lynch3d for eating plants?

I rest my case 🙏