You raise some excellent points about meat and its associated problems. Perhaps the most relevant today is the methane produced by raising cattle, especially in factory farms. this gas is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect, and hence global warming.
Yes. Actually, while I occasionally indulge in other meat, I dont eat beef and the environmental problem (along with a near meaningless nod to symbolic denial) is why. Of course, to be consistent, one shouldnt eat dairy, either.
Great photo story telling. The context you provide is so important. And no, no hypocrisy: good for you for being aware and moving along on the journey.
I have the great good fortune of having a life partner who understands food and dietary changes. Frances Moore Lappe wrote _A Diet for a Small Planet_ way back in the ‘70s. We have been on the journey since. My wife has taught me that the best and most consistent change is achieved gradually. A “middle way” approach, if you like. It’s taken me a long time to move from a post war Italian (Florentine steak, anyone?) diet to where we are now. Every bit counts. And here is a conversation about it.... all good.
I admit, I do the same on occasion in Ann Arbor, it is hard to avoid in social settings and cultural settings.
yes. and chinese restaurants, by deepest vice.
Good points!
Like cigarettes, i was on and off meat for many years. Until it was just so not right, i quit. Not so with the smokes yet though....😑
You raise some excellent points about meat and its associated problems. Perhaps the most relevant today is the methane produced by raising cattle, especially in factory farms. this gas is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect, and hence global warming.
Yes. Actually, while I occasionally indulge in other meat, I dont eat beef and the environmental problem (along with a near meaningless nod to symbolic denial) is why. Of course, to be consistent, one shouldnt eat dairy, either.
Great photo story telling. The context you provide is so important. And no, no hypocrisy: good for you for being aware and moving along on the journey.
Thanks, and yes it can be a continuum, rather than an absolute, but still ... no ethical excuse except prioritizing MY pleasure.
You're not a hypocrite.
Thanks, but really, i see is no ethical justification for eating meat ... except it tastes so good.
I have the great good fortune of having a life partner who understands food and dietary changes. Frances Moore Lappe wrote _A Diet for a Small Planet_ way back in the ‘70s. We have been on the journey since. My wife has taught me that the best and most consistent change is achieved gradually. A “middle way” approach, if you like. It’s taken me a long time to move from a post war Italian (Florentine steak, anyone?) diet to where we are now. Every bit counts. And here is a conversation about it.... all good.