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Animal Quote by R. Trall

“They say that vegetable food is not sufficiently nutritious. But chemistry proves the contrary. So does physiology. So does experience…And again: the largest and strongest animals in the world are those which eat no flesh-food of any kind - the elephant and the rhinoceros.” quote by R. Trall
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“They say that vegetable food is not sufficiently nutritious. But chemistry proves the contrary. So does physiology. So does experience…And again: the largest and strongest animals in the world are those which eat no flesh-food of any kind - the elephant and the rhinoceros.”

R. Trall

About This Quote

Source Book: Nutrition Science, 19th century, unspecified

Vegetable diets provide sufficient nutrition, supported by chemistry, physiology, and experience, while large herbivores thrive without meat.

In simple terms: Plants can fully nourish humans, as shown by science and animal examples.

Key Takeaway

Trust plant-based nutrition.

Themes

nutrition science herbivores

Mood

informative analytical

Type

educational scientific

When to use this quote

  • diet planning
  • health counseling
  • vegetarian cooking
  • animal husbandry

Key Concepts

chemistry physiology experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure balanced plant diets?
  • What nutrients do herbivores obtain from plants?
A Different Perspective

May overlook micronutrient gaps without careful planning.

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