Man, naturally, should be a vegetarian because the whole…
““Man, naturally, should be a vegetarian because the whole body is made for vegetarian food. Even scientists concede to the fact that the whole structure of the human body shows that man should not be a nonvegetarian. Man comes from the monkeys and monkeys are vegetarians – absolute vegetarians. If Darwin is correct, then man should be a vegetarian. Now, there are ways to judge whether a certain species of animal is vegetarian or nonvegetarian: it depends on the length of the intestine. Nonvegetarian animals have a very small intestine. Tigers and lions have a very small intestine because meat is already a digested food. It does not need a long intestine to digest it. The work of digestion has been done by the animal and now you are eating the animal’s meat. It is already digested; a long intestine is not needed. Man has one of the longest intestines – that means man is a vegetarian. A long digestion is needed and there will be much excreta which has to be thrown out.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Humans possess anatomical traits—long intestines—suggesting a natural alignment with plant‑based diets, contrasting with carnivores' short guts.
In simple terms: Long gut = plant diet
Key Takeaway
Consider a plant‑based diet.
Themes
nutrition
biology
ethics
evolution
health
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal health planning
- environmental policy
- dietary counseling
- public health education
Key Concepts
digestion
comparative anatomy
evolutionary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modern nutrition science view this claim?
- Can gut length alone determine dietary needs?
A Different Perspective
Anatomy alone doesn't dictate optimal nutrition; cultural, nutritional, and individual factors matter.