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

Answer -

4 Parts

  • 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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  • seitanic@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    I went vegan. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’m healthier, happier, and I’m helping animals and the environment. I also eat better, because it forces me to be aware of what’s in my food and make more creative meal choices.

    I don’t understand what you wrote about the WHO and plutonium.

    • renownedballoonthief@lemmygrad.ml
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      1 year ago

      To add on: after going vegan, I’m about as happy and healthy as before. My shopping trips are slightly cheaper at least. It’s important to do it for the animals even if you don’t feel “healthier” afterwards.

    • 6mementomori@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      basically iirc the who cathegorized meat as bad as plutonium in terms of cancer risk but like last time I ate plutonium my skin was liquefying before my eyes and that never happened with meat. that being said, the choice of going vegan is not for everyone. for some it will be dire on their mind and dire on their health. physiology changes from person to person.