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[–] 16 points 1 year ago

it isn't possible, so fuck them and go vegan

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago

    We knew all along it was impossible. Green washing at its finest. We need to eat much less meat.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (10 children)

    "I think we can reduce [emissions], but I don't think we can ever really achieve net zero working with livestock." Caitlin Webb

    So, no offence to the livestock industry but this means the rest of Australia needs to commit to alternative protein sources to drive that 11% share of emissions down from the outside.

    This means the Government needs to be thinking and acting radically about supporting alternative competing industries like insect protein and the like.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (7 children)

    Personally I think dietary protein requirements are overstated and people don't need as much as is recommended.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (6 children)

    Really? Thats certainly a bold take. For me I'm happy to be guided by people who know more on the subject.

    Thinking about it, i suppose it could come down to experts looking for best health delivery, versus what people can actually survive with? I don't know.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    From the reading I've done, you want to get at least 10% of dietary energy from each of the three sources - protein, carbs and lipids. Beyond that, the other 70% is less important. However the broscience advice is so strong that many people believe you need 1g/protein per pound of body weight. IIRC the recommended split is 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% lipids.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (2 children)

    You present lipids like they are somewhat more important than i ever realised. So now i'm thinking theres the no carb diets, the protein diets, wheres the lipids diet?

    And, have we just stumbled upon a gap in the bro science fad diet scene? Is this our Million dollar idea!?!

    Move over Atkins, its time tobtake the world by storm with the Sane-Gorgritch Diet! Or maybe it could be called the Lipids Delight?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    The ketogenic diet is lipid based. As much as the keto people don't want to hear a word against it I don't feel it's the ideal choice. A simple balance of whole foods is hard to beat.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Insect protein is quite a jump. There are millions of people around the world getting their protein from plant sources already. It's totally viable right now. People just have to choose it. And yes, the government should incentivise that.

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    [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Not at all surprising. The animal agriculture industry is an unmitigated disaster for the environment.

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