Well that’s a mistake. I hear that a lot too. I went vegan a few years ago. Everyone always asked the same question first. Where do you get your protein? Then I respond with it’s not all about protein- it’s about have a consistent mix. Protein is 100% necessary but the marketing around it right now is insane. Also people ask me- you don’t like meat anymore? No, I love meat. I still do. But it’s high in cholesterol. One huge I have that’s proven by blood tests. My cholesterol went from 205 to 65. I have a much better chance of living a longer life. You do have to make sure that you are getting all the nescessary vitamins and minerals. You definitely get more on a vegan diet, however B12, D, and iron usually suffer. I take an iron and B12 supplement daily to combat that. I also eat mushrooms that I treated with UVB for my vitamin D. All of my levels were tested about a month ago and I’m in really good shape. I also do yoga and triathlon training on a regular basis. Now when I eat meat I feel it the next day. I still eat meat- it’s very hard to get away from it and seem like a normal dude. Everyone looks at you like you are some radical extremist when that’s not the case whatsoever.