I’ve been seeing a lot of meatless meat lately, in restaurants
and stores. While I think it’s great that people who have trouble with meat –
physically or ethically – have more choices, I hesitate to endorse it for everyone.
I’m not a big fan of fake food. Artificial sweeteners, fat substitutes,
dairy-free milk, and the like all seem like great ideas until you look a little
closer. If you’re worried about how your diet affects the environment (and you
probably should be) there are good choices you can make that don’t include
super-processed plant-based “meats.” You can choose proteins that require fewer
resources than beef, like poultry, eggs or seafood. You might select recipes
that stretch meat, like a stir-fry or stew instead of a steak. You can add a
few meatless meals to your weekly menu, like fettucine Alfredo or a hearty
black bean soup. But if you really want to save the planet, try this: just stop
wasting food!
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