Prinda Wanakule
10/09/2018 7:31 PM
Marketing campaigns by meat farmers, e.g. the "where's the beef" and "the other white meat", that popularized frequent eating of meats. Several other cultures view meat as sort of a condiment, used to enhance the flavor of veg/carb-centric dishes, but in North America, meat is the main event. I think it shows that people want the best for their children and communities, but also that we are now so far-removed from where our food comes from. If we all saw the life cycles of the animals that we eat, I think we would better appreciate them, and limit ourselves. What we need is to start helping people understand how much protein they actually need in their diet, and providing actionable information on veg-based alternatives and portion sizes needed to fulfill nutritional needs.
