Read on about how the meat industry has recently come under scrutiny because of its environmental and health impacts. The meat industry is one of the world’s largest consumers of water and grain, as well as a major contributor to climate change and deforestation.
And for those already worried about their health, red meat can lead to heart disease, stroke and even cancer. But what do we really know about the meat industry? What are some other concerns? And what should we do? Let’s explore!
Japanese cuisine has become a popular meal option for Americans, and many have adopted it as part of their staple food options in their diet routine. As more and more Americans continue dining out, several restaurants have added Japanese cuisine options, including Nigiri sashimi. So what is Nigiri sashimi? Continue reading to learn more:
Research has proven that dry-aged meat provides a unique flavor while helping preserve the meat for extended periods. It can take 14 to 40 days to thoroughly dry age meat in most situations, resulting in optimal flavor and preservation. Continue reading to learn more about what dry-aged meat is:
Sandwiches are a culinary treat that many Americans enjoy for lunch; however, with the creation of unique, more substantial sub sandwiches, there has been an increase in people enjoying sandwiches for dinner too. According to the University of Washington, more than 300 million sandwiches are consumed daily by Americans, a considerable amount since there are …
McDonald’s is a popular fast food restaurant worldwide, and more than 20 percent of American meals are eaten in cars from fast food restaurants. Many people consider the many options available from fast food restaurants that have become an everyday activity replacing cooking at home (like their nuggets). A popular thing for Americans to enjoy …
Krystal was founded during the Great Depression in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by Rody Davenport Jr. and his partner J. Glenn Sherill. Mary, Davenport’s wife, came up with the name Krystal because the founders were sticklers for cleanliness and used the term “crystal clean.” The original restaurant only cost $5,000 and was set in a 25-by-10 foot …
Have you ever wondered why Christians can eat pork? After all, there are 13 Bible verses about eating pork, and most of them say that Moses and his followers were forbidden from eating “swine” (pigs). Specifically, the Old Testament of the Bible forbids the Jews from eating pork, while New Testament verses say that eating …
Cultured meat, also called cultivated meat, is a fast-growing industry that you may want to check out. From beef to fish to chicken, these up-and-coming cultured meat brands could change how humans enjoy protein. Some people still haven’t heard of cultured meat and are unaware of the potential changes in the meat industry. Before lab-grown …
Five Guys sells some of the best burgers and fries in the United States, and there is even a location in Hong Kong. They opened their first restaurant in 1986, and since then, their popularity has grown exponentially. They started out with 1,500 restaurants and are quickly working towards having 3,000 plus restaurants, total. Five …
For the most part, there isn’t always a lot of variety when choosing where to get your meat. For example, four companies in America process 85% of cattle slaughtered for boxed beef, meaning that if there’s an issue, it affects a large portion of the meat available to the general public.
Cultural cuisines are deeply influenced by the ingredients available in each area. Your local supermarket may stock tomatoes from California, avocados from the Mexican coast, and oranges from Florida or Spain. But even though these foods are all eaten in your local city, they will taste different because of the diverse regions where they were …
They hype of lab grown meat is everywhere. You’ve certainly heard of Beyond Meat and Impossible Meat, along with so many of their upstart synthetic and plant-based competitors. But how does lab grown meat work? It’s an interesting question for both curiosity & safety’s sake. There’s a huge and helpful push to understand where our …
Meat and meat substitutes have been put in the spotlight recently in our collective search for a sustainable future. And if you’re looking to put your money where your morals are, you’ll need to learn how to invest in the rise of plant based and synthetic meats.
The world is changing, and meat production is changing with it. But where many farmers are looking towards sustainable agriculture methods to limit their carbon footprints, there’s a new industry springing up around lab-grown meat. That’s what we’re here to talk about today, by taking a look at one of the companies leading the way …
Think of the changing face of food, and plant proteins will likely be first in your mind. And as scientific advances allow it, lab cultured meat will take a place on the environmentally sustainable food throne as well. What do both of these meat alternatives have in common? A focus on protein, above all else.
Have plant-based fish alternatives left you feeling a little bit… Underwhelmed? Disappointed? Sad enough to say “you know what, forget about it”? They certainly have for me. While I’ve enjoyed many plant-based protein substitutes for sausages and burgers, seafood is a much more difficult flavor to pinpoint with plants.
“Real Meat. No Compromise.” That’s the lofty goal that Memphis Meats has as its mission statement: To usher in a new world of meat. But instead of harvesting this meat from animals — with all the associated environmental impact and ethical concerns of factory farming — Memphis Meats is culturing their meat in a laboratory …
As I write this, it’s summertime where I live — and my mind is turning towards sunshine, swimming pools, and grilling. Even though I gave up beef years ago, I can’t help but get cravings for a big, juicy steak when I start up my charcoal. But with any luck, Aleph Farms might be able …
Chicken is America’s most popular meat by a long shot — but it’s also one of the most environmentally damaging and cruel of the meat industries. What’s an ethical consumer to do if they want to enjoy their favorite foods without throwing out concerns about animals and the environment? That’s the puzzle that SuperMeat is …
The beef industry is notoriously responsible for the harmful effects of climate change — but could regenerative beef let you eat your steak with a clean conscience? After making a thorough review of all the literature available on the subject, we think that guilt-free beef is the real deal. If you’ve been wondering about how …
Introduced only in the last decade, the climatarian diet has already started to gain devoted followers. But what is this new way of eating, anyway? And if you want to become a climatarian, what would you have to change in your diet?
Look, there are plenty of things in life to argue about. Which power ranger is the best, whether chocolate or vanilla is better (chocolate, by the way), what really happened at the end of Inception… You know one thing we don’t need to argue about? Whether or not Americans contribute significantly to meat’s impact on …
You’ve probably landed here because you’re trying to help someone understand the impact of meat on global warming, or you’re trying to learn more yourself. A view without fact is just an opinion, but luckily there are tons of facts to support the claims that meat consumption has an impact on the environment. Whether you’re …
You’ve heard chatter about meat consumption and the environment — but do you really know the true impact of meat on global warming? Here are 10 crazy statistics about that meat industry and global warming that will have you saying, “WTF”:
The Amazon Rainforest has been suffering from deforestation for decades, which isn’t doing our environment any favors. Rainforests play a crucial role in slowing global warming, given they absorb a significant amount of CO2 in our atmosphere. It’s a simple equation, really: the more we cut down the rainforests, the more CO2 remains in the …
There’s a ton of buzz out there about how cow farts are contributing to global warming. But did you know that most methane emissions from cows and other livestock (like sheep) aren’t from flatulence? They’re from burping. In fact, up to 95% of methane emissions from cows come from burping… and it’s hurting the environment. But before …