We’re omnivores.
THE VEGAN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT.
“Can eat” and “must eat” are two different things.
Being an omnivore means you can eat lots of foods. It doesn’t mean you have to eat all of them. You can eat mushrooms too, and nobody calls skipping them a health crisis. What matters is getting the nutrients your body needs. Plants can cover protein. B12 needs real attention, through fortified foods or supplements. That isn’t denying biology. It’s just being specific about it. If a health condition makes a certain diet hard for you, that deserves an individual conversation with a professional. But the word “omnivore” alone can’t tell you what you should eat.
THE KEY DISTINCTION
Being able to eat something doesn’t mean you need to.
SHOW ME THE RECEIPTS
NIH · MedlinePlus · 2025
Explains essential amino acids and protein from plant foods; individual requirements still vary.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · 2024
B12 functions, deficiency risks, fortified foods and supplementation. This is a living reference.
Evidence and reasoning reviewed 2026-10-14. Philosophical sources clarify reasoning; they do not scientifically settle moral values.