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Minimizing meat
The great Mark Bittman on how to push meat off the center of the plate |
Tom Philpott |
13 Jun 2008 |
Gristmill |
| I'm no vegan. I believe that the only truly sustainable agriculture involves raising crops along with animals. I also adore the globe's cooking traditions, most of which involve integrating meat and/or dairy products with vegetables, grains, and spices.And yet, I'm appalled by this fact, from the USDA: In 2005, total meat consumption (red meat, poultry, and fish) amounted to 200 pounds per person, 22 pounds above the level in 1970. Two hundred pounds per year work ... |
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| Topics: ecological footprint, food, health, vegetarianism and veganism (all these topics) |
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