I heard something to do with Nitrogen and …cow farts(?) I am really unsure of this and would like to learn more.

Answer -

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  • Ethical reason for consuming animals
  • Methane produced by cows are a harmful greenhouse gas which is contributing to our current climate crisis
  • Health Reasons - there is convincing evidence that processed meats cause cancer
  • it takes a lot more calories of plant food to produce the calories we would consume from the meat.

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  • commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 year ago

    it’s not strictly about taste. people need community and esteem and self-actualization, too.

      • commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 year ago

        what if, to self actualize, i need to master french cuisine? or what if to stay in community, i need to go to a barbecue or thanksgiving dinner? what if, for esteem, i need the convenience of grabbing a mindless quick meal between my duties?

        you don’t know what anyone needs. many people may need to eat meat, and nutrition has little or nothing to do with it

        • max@feddit.nl
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          1 year ago

          It’s all a personal choice. There’s no one holding a gun to your head forcing you to use/consume meat. It’s fine that it’s a personal choice, but it is something one should be aware of.