#vegetarian vs meat eater

[itzmematthias]

I'm curious if other vegetarians/vegans are hardly to never sick or if they are tied to their beds just as many times as people who eat meat because I haven't cought a cold for a longer time now but the people I work with and who eat meat do quite frequently.

[kingshovelbug]

forrest!! SOS!! i have no good food to eat!! ik u can cook so can u tell us some yummy recipes?

oh god i feel like senshi because im so so very late to this ask because ive been in a slump with cooking myself and youve definitely eaten by now. BUT i have a few that i make either when i want comfort food that still checks some boxes of being kind of nutritious or that are just fast

i. spam musubi but its not actually

spam musubi are these awesome hand held things. sometimes they have egg sometimes they dont but i will eat a whole can worth in one go. so i do it as a bowl instead

i start jasmine rice in our rice cooker and chop the spam into cubes vs slices like it would be for musubi. fry them on medium high until theyre crispy. then ill julienne an onion and add it to the spam. once the onion is starting to soften ill add the sauce. the recipe i saw was 2tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin with like a spoon full of sugar (honestly it was probably just under a tbsp) but ive been cheating recently and using a japanese bbq sauce i found at our local asian grocery store. once everything is coated i cook it a few mins so the sauce thickens up. by then the rice should be done and then you just take a scoop of each and i add seaweed on top

i know its not proper but since will doesnt like the sweet savory combo and im the only one eating it this way is easier for me to handle. i can store the rice and spam separately so nothing gets mushy and even refry the spam when i want to heat it back up

ii. black bean, pepper and cheese quesadilla

this is actually how i got will to try beans. i just take a can of black beans and dump the whole thing into a pot and cook on medium until i can smash them. ill also fry peppers and onions on medium until they have a little char. spices are honestly up to you and how spicy you want it. i usually put salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder and garlic in with the beans. once the beans are mostly smashed and the peppers cooked ill throw them together and smash them more just so everything is easier to spread onto a tortilla. that plus you can add your cheese. ive shredded my own and used grocery store mixes so its up to you!

iii. spicy garlic tofu

almost no notes on this. i use less maple syrup than the recipe calls for so 1tbsp of everything in the sauce. and instead of gochujang i use a chinese chili paste, imo it ends up less ketchup flavored but if you like ketchup then just use gochujang

iv. https://thecookiewriter.com/roasted-mushroom-pot-pie/

i dont make this as often but this is a recipe i use as a base and then cheat. i swap in frozen veggies and it speeds everything up

v. hotpot

i love making hotpot at home. its super easy skill wise it just takes some time. you can buy premixed hot pot bases from the grocery store if you have an asian grocery store near you and you just dunk stuff in the soup until its cooked. you just need to watch out for the spice level of the broth

will and i will usually get thinly sliced beef, rice cakes, udon noodles, fish cakes, bok choy and mushrooms. all you do is bring the broth to a boil and cook your ingredients. sometimes i dunk with chopsticks other times i cook with a small strainer lol

[acti-veg]

Why is t being vegetarian enough?

First off, I want to quality by saying that between being a meat eater and a vegetarian, a vegetarian is massively better by just about every metric. It’s more sustainable, it causes less harm to animals and at least represents a conscious decision to try and do better. That is unequivocally a positive thing and should be recognised as such. I’ve absolutely no interest in the ‘vegans vs vegetarians’ thing because it’s completely unhelpful.

When we’re talking about someone who makes an ethical decision to go vegetarian instead of vegan though, there is really no ethical justification for that. There are practical justifications, I don’t want to give up cheese, I’d find it too hard to get enough calories, I have a restrictive diet already etc. but these aren’t ethical arguments. There is really no way to maintain a consistent ethical position that involved boycotting beef but not dairy, for example, since they’re practically the same industry built on the same exploitation.

The issue is that if you oppose animal exploitation or killing animals for food, vegetarianism directly funds both of those things. Calves taken from their mothers and killed by the dairy industry, their mothers killed and sold for meat or pet food when their profitability declines, lambs killed for meat every year as part of the wool industry , male chicks ground up alive and hens slaughtered once they’re spent as part of egg production. There is just no morally consistent way to justify objecting to killing an animal for food while also being fine with exploiting and then killing those same animals a bit later on for different food.

Vegetarians are making a positive decision and I encourage that, what I’d discourage is stopping your journey there. Once you are comfortable with meat-free meals, take a look into the egg industry and ask yourself if this goes against your existing values. If it does, try swapping out eggs and see how you feel. When you’re comfortable with that, look into the dairy in industry and how inextricably linked it is to both beef and veal production. I promise you won’t struggle to give up cheese as much as you think you will.

Take it one step at a time, if you’ve managed to go vegetarian then that is genuinely great, and you should feel proud of that. But maybe now you’ve got that down, it might be time to look at how you can do even more to live your values through what you put on your plate, what you buy and what you wear. You’re already half way there, and my inbox is always open for advice.

[barbwillbrb]

Mort

Cooking? What's norts style of cooking and does he have and specialties that he makes only for special occasions or recipes he makes just for lucille?

His cooking style fluctuates based on where he is located (namely in a stable place vs. on the road) but mostly focuses on 1) nutrition 2) taste because Lucille was a really picky eater as a kid, and even still is finicky with some vegetables. Mortimer is very good at disguising textures/flavors when needed due to this.

Mortimer enjoys cooking things with a lot of prep; he likes the time to himself and his thoughts, as its just very mindless.

A note: while Mortimer is a strict vegetarian himself after his escape from the Bhaal cult, he cooks meat for Lucille with the exception of pork. He will not touch pork/prep it/cook it.

[itscoldinwonderland]

I am vegetarian, I've been vegetarian for 9 years. And this post was inspired by a water bottle I saw that was labeled plant based. Like ya I sure hope it does!

They should start doing the opposite. Foods that are supposed to be plant based should be labeled "contains animal products" when it's not. My water should always be vegan, my juice should always be vegan, my oatmilk should always be vegan, my fruits and veggies should ALWAYS BE VEGAN, and companies should have to disclaim if it's NOT!

I can't stand food products that say they're plant based when it's already obvious...

[drbased]

The difference between me when I was spiritual vs me now is like night and day. Spiritual beliefs kept me a scared, perpetual child. And now when I interact with the people who still have those same beliefs I see them as not just a scared, perpetual child, but also incredibly insecure. It’s like being a vegetarian around meat eaters - you just existing as an atheist in their vicinity will have them say things out of the blue like ‘I’m not in the preaching business but’ and then they go on to list some coincidence that happened in their life recently. And I’m there thinking, why are you telling me this? I literally don’t believe what you believe. I know it’s important to you, but if these experiences *are* so special and important and personal to you, isn’t that enough to simply feel them in your heart? Isn’t that what belief is literally about - your own personal relationship with the universe? Why are you telling me all this as if you’re clearly not trying to persuade me of something? Aren't you just kinda rubbing it in when you assert that you take such comfort in, say, there being an afterlife when I don't necessarily believe in one?

But, of course, it would be a social faux pas for me to say what I actually think - and, besides, I’m actually *not* in the business of converting people - so I just play along and nod. Because these things clearly give them some comfort, and I’m not about to interfere with that. Besides, part of me still feels like that inside - I was raised that way, after all.

It's been rather weird for me because I don't think I've ever explictly said out loud to these people that I don't believe in that stuff anymore - I've just sort of, not indulged them further than that smile and nod. I don't know how they figured it out, maybe I've looked really awkward or something. But I can't help but notice that even though I used to literally believe what they believe, they start with the square one arguments, as if that's gonna somehow convince me. One of those square one arguments is literally 'it gives me comfort' (as if that's a legitimate argument for proving anything!!).

And, you know, when the same person is really upset at some recent bad luck and thinks that it’s a ‘sign from the universe’ that they’re not Allowed to have some certain basic joy (such as - and this a real example - a fucking birthday party), you start to wonder just how much comfort they really get from all this. That comfort clearly comes from a deeply insecure place. You realise that people who believe things need *you* to believe it too - in fact, it’s a necessary component of belief that everyone else has to either believe it, or they’re just in denial. Simply knowing that there is someone else who doesn’t believe is enough to shatter the illusion. Not to be all edgelord here, but it's all very Santa Clause-esque.

Faith and belief are fundamentally insecure, and I'm tired of having to be the adult whenever I engage with someone with these beliefs. Especially when I know how much I benefitted in other, larger ways, from dropping these beliefs and taking full responsibility for my own actions. I mean, I guess that's an argument for 'comfort' from my end, too, but just to reassure you, I'm not in the preaching business 🙂

[she-is-ovarit]

I've done work in a women's prison as a science educator and I just want to shed some light on a few things.

Not all jobs within prisons are inherently bad. However, most jobs do indeed focus on maintaining the prison system and offer the population no real skills. You can imagine why this is really bad. When a prison has a low population of incarcerated people, but their infrastructure depends on incarcerated labor, suddenly it's within their interests to obtain more incarcerated people. However, there are some programs (such as dog and cat programs or environmental conservation programs) which focus on helping incarcerated people obtain actual skills in a field outside of just being applicable to benefiting the prison or customer service and hard labor.

Adding to that last point, most incarcerated people are incredibly grateful for the existence of these (non prison related) programs because they generally have some rehabilitation and human-centric aspects to them, and the work is meaningful. Programs with meaningful work for incarcerated people generally are lead by third party organizations/groups outside of the prison system.

One of the biggest issues with all programs and jobs however is the extremely low pay. This is something that the third party organizations to these programs don't currently have control over. The prison decides what incarcerated people are paid. The science education program I've done work in has no control over what incarcerated people are paid, and it's generally like 48 cents an hour and it's capped (so if they work over a certain amount of hours they aren't paid at all - we mitigate this by offering other non-financial benefits that I don't want to get into just because I think it can be traced back to me, but other programs don't offer any benefits at all). The most I've heard incarcerated women get paid is $3 an hour, and it was a job that just benefits the prison - not an outside program. Please look out for laws and efforts that support higher pay for incarcerated people.

Experiences in prison are very nuanced. There are some people who suffer worse within the prison system than they did before they were incarcerated, while others feel that prison changed them positively. Along these lines, the overwhelming majority of incarcerated people hope for prison reform and not necessarily abolishment. However, all seem to agree that the justice system is extremely corrupt and inconsistent. Having navigated the court system myself, it is incredible exactly how fucked the justice system is.

Relationships with custody staff are also varied. Some incarcerated people really bond and care for officers and the officers really care for them. However there are some officers who have a power complex and abuse incarcerated people. Groups like AMEND are hoping to change the culture among incarcerated people and custody staff to make prison security more trauma-informed and eliminate abuse from custody officers.

Prison food is horrible. It is absolutely inhumane what incarcerated people are being given for food. I go into a blind rage whenever I eat lunch with them and see what they're eating. It is extremely high in preservatives and sugar and is often expired. Many incarcerated women where I work get sick. In jails it's often worse. Also best of luck being vegan or vegetarian in prison. Even for meat eaters, many women have vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Additionally, "nutrition" in prisons does not factor in the needs of women vs. men. Prison robs you of your body and health.

Most women who are incarcerated are incarcerated for substance related crimes. This is followed by fraud crimes and child abuse crimes. Some women are incarcerated for assault or murder.

The security levels in prison facilities (minimum, maximum, medium) don't have to do with crimes. A minimum security facility can hold murderers or rapists, and a maximum security fraud. The type of facility you are sent to depends on the length of the sentence (so if you have less than two years you're likely to be sent to a minimum security facility). This is because people sentenced to prisons for longer lengths of time, regardless of crime, are more likely to attempt to escape so there are stricter security levels for these populations. You can visibly tell what the security level of a prison facility is by the amount of razor wire on it's fences (for example, minimum security only has one roll of razor wire, etc.).

Formerly incarcerated people experience barriers I cannot begin to explain. Most housing will not let you rent if you have a felony (and a felony again just comes down to the length of sentence a judge decides you should serve in most states, it might not necessarily be crime-based). Most jobs will not hire you if you describe as having a previous felony. Employment and housing does not generally consider the crime type - they don't care if you have a felony for a sexual offense or for stealing a slice of pizza three times in a row. They don't want you. Additionally, you can wander into a high-drug zone and not realize it, and if a cop sees you can be arrested and re-incarcerated for just existing in this space.

The lack of mental healthcare is alarming in prisons. How healthcare operates in prisons is terrifying. One woman I worked with had a tumor discovered. It took half a year for her to be evaluated to determine if it was cancerous.

[tmsbooks]

World Building Questions to help you fill in some blanks : pt. 2

Part .1 >>>

21. Does your world have any unique instruments? What are they similar to in the real world?

22. What are some common household pests? Are they bugs, or rodents? How do people deal with them being in their homes?

23. Do any homes still have dirt flooring? What's a common type of building structure made out of? Stone? Wood? Metal?

24. How do people receive world or town news? Via word of mouth, paper, electronics?

25. Describe how one might travel across the country. Describe how someone gets their groceries, do they grow most of it or do they buy it all?

26. How affordable are the following items : a kitchen knife, a plush doll, a glass bottle, a watch, a novel, a backpack, a travel ticket, a boat, a home, an outdoor pool, a card game, a flower bouquet, a hat, a map?

27. How common are meat eaters, omnivores, vegetarians, vegans, etc. In your world? Do certain lands have a culture built around this or is it all up to the individual?

28. Are there dress codes for schools? Everyday life?

29. What is the most popular form of religion in your world's land? Describe it in general, then list things that may be unorthodox or stray someone away from this particular belief system.

30. How advanced is medicine in your world to take care of a broken leg? Is there a potential for amputation? Or can a leg be healed exceptionally fast?

31. Make a restaurant/tavern menu. What is something your character would order? What would you, yourself order?

32. Are libraries available for the public, or are they privatized?

33. How do the seasons change in your world? Are there more than four? Do they change depending on your character's location? How might your character deal with hot weather vs cold weather?

34. Are the following things commonly taught : swimming, reading, writing, singing, dancing, cooking, bartering, woodworking, metalworking, electrical tasks, hunting, gathering?

35. Do countries or towns have their own flags? Describe or draw out what a few might look like.

36. Are wars common? What causes them, or what has caused ones in the past? How did it affect the people? The land? The world maps?

37. Does your world have unexplored land? Or has everywhere been settled on? How far along is ocean/sea research? How far along is space travel?

38. Are there any banned religions? Banned magical practices? Banned teachings? Banned events?

39. What are some internal biases that your main characters have? Are they working to fix this, or are they stuck in their ways?

40. What is a common allergy - to a plant, to a food? How can one deal with an allergic reaction? Do they have medicine to help alleviate symptoms, or might someone die due to a severe attack?

[the-bibrarian]

- im vegan and I’ve always eaten honey, we exist

- “vegan” is actually a American thing. In France for example we called ourselves “végétaliens” from “vegetal” meaning people who eat plant-based food (and Nobody knew we existed!! Bliss)

- then American vegans made a fuss and somehow turned it into “us vs. them” in a very predictable move

- in their defence I’ve been a vegetarian then vegan since my teens, for more than 20 years now, and I’ve never met a meat eater who wasn’t personally offended by my very existence. Like, I don’t have to be militant about my diet, people will play out the whole debate by themselves. I’m just eating my ratatouille here.

- on the other hand some vegans will look you dead in the eyes and say vegetarians are worse than meat eaters because reasons and wouldnt hesitate to burn me at the stake for admitting to eating honey so have at them

- on the other other hand, while many vegan activists are aggravating for sure, what about people who make it their whole personality to dunk on vegans and pulling whole arguments from their asses like you can’t find fair trade agave syrup or locally grown chickpeas so they don’t have to address the fact that their diet is harmful for the climate, for biodiversity and for themselves? What about them?

vegans make peace with honey

no shut up do it

[alix1060]

Baby Foods and Nutrition

Book Outline: Baby Foods and Nutrition

Part 1: Introduction to Baby Nutrition

Understanding Infant Nutrition - Importance of early nutrition.

The First 1,000 Days a critical period in a child’s development.

Breastfeeding Basics - Benefits and challenges.

Formula Feeding - Types and how to choose the right one.

Combination Feeding - Balancing breast and bottle.

Introducing Solids - When and how to start.

Nutrition Guidelines - Recommendations by age.

Common Nutrient Needs - Key vitamins and minerals.

Part 2: The Early Months

Breastfeeding Challenges - Solutions and support.

Formula Feeding Techniques - Best practices.

Monitoring Baby’s Growth - Growth charts and milestones.

Identifying Allergies - Common food allergies in infants.

Supplements - When to consider vitamins or iron.

Hydration - Importance of water in a baby’s diet.

Baby’s First Foods - Starting with purees and cereals.

Safety and Hygiene - Preparing baby food safely.

Part 3: Expanding the Diet

Introducing Vegetables - Benefits and best practices.

Fruits for Babies - Sweet options and nutrient content.

Proteins and Iron - Meat, beans, and legumes.

Dairy Introduction - When to add milk, cheese, and yogurt.

Grains and Fiber - Importance of whole grains.

Finger Foods - Encouraging self-feeding.

Avoiding Choking Hazards - Safe food sizes and textures.

Family Meals - Integrating baby into family mealtime.

Part 4: Special Considerations

Premature Babies - Special nutritional needs.

Feeding Multiple Babies - Twins, triplets, and more.

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets - Meeting nutritional needs.

Cultural Food Practices - Global baby feeding traditions.

Dealing with Picky Eaters - Encouraging variety.

Food Allergies - Managing and preventing reactions.

Gastrointestinal Issues - Dealing with reflux and colic.

Special Dietary Needs - Gluten-free, lactose intolerance.

Part 5: Food Preparation and Storage

Homemade Baby Food - Benefits and recipes.

Store-Bought Baby Food - What to look for.

Organic vs. Conventional - Making informed choices.

Food Safety - Storing and reheating baby food.

Batch Cooking for Baby - Time-saving tips.

Baby-Led Weaning - Encouraging independent eating.

Portion Control - Right amounts for different ages.

Avoiding Processed Foods - Understanding food labels.

Part 6: Nutritional Challenges and Solutions

Underweight Babies - Nutritional strategies.

Overweight Concerns - Preventing early obesity.

Iron Deficiency - Signs and prevention.

Calcium and Bone Health - Ensuring strong bones.

Vitamin D Importance - Sunlight and supplementation.

Food Sensitivities - Identifying and managing.

Avoiding Added Sugars - Keeping baby’s diet natural.

Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits - Lifelong benefits.

Part 7: Transition to Toddler Foods

Moving to Table Foods - Gradual transition to family meals.

Balanced Diet for Toddlers - Ensuring variety.

Healthy Snacking - Nutrient-rich options.

Introducing New Flavors - Expanding the palate.

Dealing with Food Refusal - Handling picky phases.

Establishing Mealtime Routines - Consistency is key.

Encouraging Self-Feeding - Building independence.

Avoiding Nutritional Pitfalls - Common mistakes.

Part 8: Nutrition for Special Situations

Traveling with Baby - Portable nutrition options.

Feeding During Illness - Adjusting the diet.

Coping with Food Allergies - Allergy-friendly meals.

Vegan and Vegetarian Babies - Meeting all nutritional needs.

Cultural and Religious Dietary Needs - Respecting traditions.

Rural and Urban Differences - Access to fresh foods.

Economic Challenges - Affordable nutrition.

Single Parenting - Simplifying baby’s diet.

Part 9: The Psychology of Eating

Building a Healthy Relationship with Food - Positive experiences.

Parental Influence - Role modeling healthy eating.

Understanding Hunger Cues - Recognizing signs.

Preventing Emotional Eating - Encouraging mindful eating.

Food as Reward - Why to avoid it.

Encouraging Curiosity - Letting babies explore food.

Creating a Positive Eating Environment - Reducing mealtime stress.

Dealing with Power Struggles - Making mealtime pleasant.

Part 10: Long-Term Healthy Habits

Establishing Routine - Importance of consistency.

Balancing Nutrition and Pleasure - Enjoying food.

Nutritional Milestones - Tracking progress.

Involving the Family - Shared responsibility.

Nutrition for Growth Spurts - Adapting to changing needs.

Avoiding Food Battles - Cooperative mealtime strategies.

Understanding Toddler Preferences - Respecting individuality.

Setting a Foundation for Life - Building lifelong habits.

Part 11: Recipes and Meal Plans

First Purees - Simple, nutritious options.

Vegetable Combos - Introducing variety.

Fruity Delights - Sweet, natural flavors.

Protein-Packed Meals - Balanced, filling options.

Dairy Delights - Yogurt, cheese, and more.

Grains and Cereals - Whole grain options.

Finger Foods - Safe, easy-to-hold pieces.

Family-Friendly Meals - Everyone can enjoy.

Part 12: Expert Insights

Pediatricians’ Advice - Professional perspectives.

Nutritionists’ Tips - Ensuring a balanced diet.

Psychologists’ View - Building a healthy relationship with food.

Moms’ Experiences - Real-life stories and tips.

Cultural Experts - Global perspectives on baby nutrition.

Chefs’ Recipes - Simple, nutritious, and delicious.

Dietitians’ Guidelines - Balanced, evidence-based advice.

Food Scientists’ Insights - Understanding ingredients.

Part 13: Monitoring and Adapting

Tracking Growth - Monitoring weight and height.

Adjusting Diets - Adapting to developmental needs.

Dealing with Setbacks - Handling feeding difficulties.

Consulting Professionals - When to seek help.

Part 14: Future Directions in Baby Nutrition

Research Advances - New findings in infant nutrition.

Technological Innovations - Smart feeding tools.

Sustainable Practices - Eco-friendly feeding options.

Global Health Initiatives - Improving infant nutrition worldwide.

The Role of Governments - Policies for better nutrition.

Community Support - Building networks of care.

Nutrition Education - Empowering parents.

The Future of Feeding - Predictions and trends.

[ramenwithbroccoli]

vegetarian friend with dietary restrictions excluding most carbohydrates vs picky eater friend surviving on pastries, grains, meat and 5 types of vegetable. fight!

[littleapocalypsekitten]

So, a post came across my dash / to my attention about diet and of course it's the meat-eaters vs. the vegans as usual. And it's got me to thinking about my place in it and how I'm just... a non-starter in the argument. In terms of vegetarianism and strict veganism, those who are "evangelistic" about it run into a full-stop with me and there are reasons why that have little to do with me trying to justify "carnism" in the greater whole and whatever. It has everything to do with "press me and I'll just self-identify as evil and call it a day." From a personal standpoint: Here is how I grew up. My father was a butcher. He worked as a retail butcher. Furthermore, I grew up in the country (specifically in the desert) - but in a neighborhood where it was quite common for people to raise their own meat and some of my earliest memories involve this. We had a pig that my parents let me name "Charlotte." She became bacon and while I don't remember it entirely, my father said that I came out to "help" (at 4 years old) when most little girls would have run away from that. I *do* have memories of helping him with our chickens (not that "helping" at that age was anything more than watching or maybe doing a little plucking). Later on, when my dad decided that he was tired of doing double-duty at work and at home and we just bought our meat, we continued to raise chickens for eggs. Sometimes one would get out of the pen and be mauled by our dogs or get into the neighbor's yard and get mauled by the neighbors' dogs and would be lingering away, running and hiding and slowly dying from infection. I was older then and was happy to help Dad catch the chickens and to hold a dying chicken still while he took the mercy-hatchet to its neck. (These were not eaten, of course). I had uncles and aunts who hunted. I never took it up (and kind of regret it, as venison and wild turkey are delicious). I DID take up fishing. I've looked my food in the face as I've put it into an ice-bath or taken the tip of a knife to ike jime... I tend to say a little prayer, but, you know, fish-blood is on my hands... And I always feel a part of nature when I'm catching my own food. Get some nice beef sometimes from a friend whose family has raised their own cattle... And, yeah, there was a time in my youth when I considered becoming a vegetarian. My sister drew me back with how good roasted turkey is. In other words, when answering the question of "If you had to kill your own meat, would you eat like you do now or would you become a vegetarian?" and how most people would choose the latter option? I'm one of those rare, one in a million people who *might* choose the former option. Although, I expect I'd eat meat more rarely if I had to go through all the steps of dealing with it myself, because raising / butchering is very difficult and annyoying - even my pro butcher-dad just gave it up after a while because he got sick of taking his work home with him.

All in all, while I do want livestock as a whole to be treated better, when it comes to the ethics of eating it at all? I was raised in a way that makes me chill with death and life-cycles. If I get my way with a natural burial, the worms will eat me one day.

[mealpreppics]

My lunch classic recipe for a vegetarian vs meat eater meal prep for us!

Chili Cheese Fries

https://cookieandkate.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/

I cut this recipe in half, added cheese, pickled jalapeños (and hot pepper rings for bf), and cilantro on top. For the fries, I crinkle cut them, and will season and air fry them the day of.

Eggplant Curry w/ yellow rice

https://tasty.co/recipe/roasted-eggplant-curry

We found three eggplants was a lot and only used two. For yellow rice we just added a lot of turmeric to the rice as well as fresh ginger, salt, pepper, garlic, and lime juice (I don’t have amounts, we just wing it).

Buffalo Chicken or Chickpea Wraps

Each wrap was layered: wrap, lettuce slice, cream cheese, second lettuce slice, thin sliced radish, either store bought pre cooked chicken diced and tossed in Buffalo sauce, or chickpeas cooked in buffalo sauce then mashed and cooled, diced red onion. With ranch on the side.

Sides: fire ants on a log (dried cherries instead of raisins), grapes for me, and store bought potato salad for him.

My normal wraps were not available at the store, and these new wraps were a lot smaller. So all the extra innards are now a side “salad!” If these wraps taste good tho, next time I’ll buy 2 packs for double wraps as they stretched real easy and didn’t break (extreme wellness high fiber & herbs by olé Mexican foods).

Overnight Oats

No recipe and only for my bf for breakfast. A scoop of any nut butter on the bottom, old fashioned oats and soy milk according to package directions, frozen berries, and a drizzle of honey. Then some granola on the side to add day of.

[emilyrebeccabridges]

Impossible Diffusion

When you click on the Products tab on the Impossible Foods website, it brings you to a page reading, “Made from plants for the people who love meat, plants, and everything in between. The best part? They’re delicious, packed with nutrients, and better for the planet.” But, despite being delicious, nutritious, and good for the planet, Impossible Foods has struggled with product adoption. To better understand the reasons behind the slow adoption of Impossible Foods, we will look into Rogers’ five factors.

Relative Advantage: how much better is this new product than the product it is trying to replace.

Before determining the products relative advantage, we first need to determine what exactly it is trying to replace. According to the Impossible Foods website, that would be real meat, so for the sake of this analysis, we will look at the relative advantages of Impossible Foods vs animal meat products.

A product’s relative advantage can be either economic or non-economic. To investigate these relative advantages, I looked at the Star Market website for the prices and nutrition information for Impossible Foods and their animal protein counterparts. While I initially tried to perform the analysis at Whole Foods, I discovered Whole Foods does not stock Impossible products.

Below is a table comparing the prices of Impossible Foods to their animal protein counterparts. Across the board, the Impossible Foods are more expensive than their organic animal protein counterparts, indicating the lack of a relative economic advantage for Impossible Foods.

Moving to non-economic relative advantages, we compare the nutritional value of the Impossible Food products with their animal protein counterparts. Here, it is unclear which product is superior and seems to be more product specific. First, one must define what would be healthy vs unhealthy. For the sake of this analysis, we will consider lower calorie, higher protein, lower fat, and lower sodium to be healthier.

While Impossible Foods appears to lack a relative economic advantage, and the nutritious comparison is ambiguous, what Impossible Foods advertises most is its environmental advantage. According to the Impossible Foods website, choosing 1lb of Impossible Burgers over animal-based burgers lowers your environmental footprint by:

While this relative advantage is quite clear, it is unclear how much consumers value this non-economic relative advantage.

Compatibility: how compatible is this new product with the values and experiences of potential adopters.

Impossible Foods seems highly compatible with the push towards environmental sustainability. As the push to live in more environmentally sustainable ways continues to gather momentum, it seems that more and more people are trying to incorporate plant-based meals into their diets. Impossible Foods is poised quite well to capitalize on this trend, if the number of flexitarians continues to grow. On the other hand, according to most reports, less than 6% of the US population is vegetarian, and it is likely that most individuals serious about living more sustainably through their food choices are already vegetarian. When looking at the ecosystem of meat eaters, it is unclear how compatible Impossible Foods are with the average meat-eater’s values.

Complexity: how difficult is the product to understand and use.

Impossible Foods is a mixed bag in terms of complexity. On the one hand, food as a concept is quite simple, and they have a whole section of their website dedicated to simple recipes to cook with Impossible Foods. But, on the other hand, the concept of meatless meat is not one that is particularly easy to understand. It has drawn much curiosity and has sparked some concerns that have hindered adoption such as its safety, nutritional value and environmental impact.

Trialability: how easy is it to try out the product.

The trialability of Impossible Foods is actually quite high. Many supermarkets such as Walmart and Target (though not Whole Foods) stock Impossible Foods products. Additionally, the products are offered in many large and small restaurants such as Starbucks, the Cheesecake Factory and Clover.

Observability: how visible are the results of using the product to others.

The observability of Impossible Foods is another mixed bag. On the one hand, it is easy to see if someone orders an Impossible product at a restaurant or buys one at the supermarket. On the other, the actual impacts and benefits of choosing Impossible Products are hard to observe. The environmental impact of that 1lb of Impossible Beef? Unless you post about it on social media, it is very hard to see.

Looking at Impossible Foods through Rogers’ five factors, it is relatively easy to see why the diffusion of Impossible Foods has been quite slow. The relative advantages of Impossible Foods vs traditional animal-based products exist only in the non-economic sense and are most strong in terms of the environmental advantage. While Impossible Foods is compatible with the move towards living sustainably, it is unclear how much of the meat-eating population this movement extends too. In addition, while the recipes are simple and it is easy to find and try Impossible Foods, the concept of meatless meat is not really one that is easy for consumers to understand. Finally, while the decision to eat Impossible Foods is observable, the benefits of doing so are hard to impossible to observe.

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Veggies vs. Meat: Are Vegetarians Thinner Than Meat Eaters?

The relationship between vegetarianism and body weight has been the subject of much research and debate. On one hand, numerous studies have found that vegetarians are thinner than non-vegetarians. On the other hand, many other studies have found little or no difference. What’s the truth? Do vegetarians have a lower body weight than meat-eaters? And if so, is it because they’re eating less meat?

Vegetables are a great source of vital nutrients that can help you to feel fuller for longer and they are low in calories and fat too, making them an ideal food to include in a weight loss plan. As well as containing fibre, which can help to keep you feeling fuller for longer, vegetables are also high in nutrients such as vitamin C, which is thought to have anti-ageing properties. They are also a good source of potassium, which can help to maintain healthy blood pressure levels. There are lots of different types of vegetables you could try including: Broccoli – This is a fantastic source of vitamins A and C as well as being a good source of fibre. It is also thought to help boost metabolism so could be worth trying if you want to lose weight. Cucumber – This is another great source of vitamins A and C and it is also thought to aid digestion so could be worth trying if you tend to get constipated. Tomatoes – These contain lycopene, which may help to lower the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer so could be worth trying if you are at risk.

A 2009 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that regularly eating red meat can contribute to weight gain. The researchers found that when people replaced high-fat, high-calorie red meat with low-fat, low-calorie alternatives such as poultry or fish, they lost an average of about two pounds over 12 weeks. The study also found that the risk of becoming overweight increased by 70% when people ate high amounts of red meat. Red meat has a lot of calories — 1.5 ounces (41 grams) of lean beef contains about 300 calories, while a 3-ounce serving of processed deli meat (not including cheese) can contain 400 calories. Red meat also has more saturated fat than other types of food, which can increase your cholesterol levels and increase your risk for heart disease.

A quick comparison of vegans and those who consume meat reveals that vegans seem to have lower levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and a decreased chance of developing hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

Veggies vs. Meat Are Vegetarians Thinner Than Meat Eaters . Furthermore, according to the available information, vegans have a lower body mass index, which lowers the chance of developing chronic illnesses and cuts down on the quantity of cancer that occurs.

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Additional thoughts from a Chinese vegetarian *Vegan largely started from white people yelling at white people about whether or not eating eggs counts against vegetarian or something. Chinese by itself largely doesn't have a word for "vegan" vs "vegetarian", because like, you just don't eat meat. What do we need to split hairs for

Also just about every Chinese dish can very easily be veggie-ized, because vegetarian is a thing you do not a thing you are and it's something that literally everyone does when going to a temple/doing various new years things/etc.

Sarah Taber on Twitter had a big ole thread about Naziism's "blood and soil" and its roots/connections to that kind of prescriptive veggie eating and more modern organic foods culture.

Speaking of Twitter, there was a time when someone observed that Chinese meat-eaters do veggie dishes better than the typical western vegan culture does (see above about how just about every Chinese dish has a veggie version). White people got *pissed*. I got my account suspended until I deleted my horrible goose picrew pfp, because white supremacists were that mad that I as an Asian person was approving of a tweet that celebrates Asian food.

Then there's the part where if you're making it more about "no animals" than about critically analyzing capitalism, the petrol economy, the military state, etc, you're not doing an environmentalism, you're doing a Christian self-righteousness. (Given that we live in a) a Christian-supremacist dominant culture and b) a veganism that's birthed squarely within that culture, it's apropos to call it out Christian.) "Vegan leather" et al that's made of literal petroleum product and has the lifespan of a smartphone is the furthest possible thing from sustainable or environmentalist.

There's a similar dynamic in the push for EV personal car ownership as the solution to ICE emissions. Elon Musk spent his entire wealth before Tesla on buying the most gas-guzzling luxury and sports cars, and only made the shoddiest pretense at environmental concern under Tesla to game the ZEV credits system and make his number go up. (Meanwhile using the more environmentally harmful methane rocket fuel at Space X instead of the harder/more expensive engineering challenge of hydrogen fuel like NASA rockets do.)

And really, Elon Musk's bullshittery has everything to do with the EV discussion, because everything the BEV market is doing is chasing the coattails of Tesla's decisions. (For one, the industry's current obsession with driving range per battery charge is ultimately rooted in Musk trying to game a loophole to gain more ZEV credits for less effort/sales.)

*And like, there's a very conspicuously white and eugenicist tilt to blaming Indigenous peoples and cultures for eating animals and making clothes et al out of their bodies whatsoever.

Dipping into more cursed/bullshit discourse (or "shitcourse" if you will), the most prescriptivist definition of "vegan", which literally everyone hates outside of authoritarian vegans, is the go-to favorite argument/justification for queer exclusionists and their rhetoric. (Which rhetoric has very explicitly dipped into anti-blackness and white supremacist logic just over the two years and change it's been happening on Twitter.)

I could probably ramble on for ages. But yeah, the idea that we need a level of vegetarian beyond vegetarian, because animal leather bags are animal cruelty or something, is entirely way too susceptible to authoritarian and white supremacist thinking. Center people first, not words and ideas.

The vegan to ecofascist pipeline