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The Energy Cost of Food [View all] Coyotl Jul 2013 OP
Another unfortunate consequence is that we no longer have "fresh" produce SoCalDem Jul 2013 #1
The flip side was that much of the country didn't get fruits or veges for a large part of the year el_bryanto Jul 2013 #4
I have virtually eliminated animal products from my diet - due to health concerns, environmental kestrel91316 Jul 2013 #2
I have no doubt it would zipplewrath Jul 2013 #3
What do you think people will eat instead of meat and dairy, and who do you think will grow it? kestrel91316 Jul 2013 #6
I presume fish zipplewrath Jul 2013 #9
"...instead of meat and dairy?" "I presume fish" (facepalm) flvegan Jul 2013 #10
Fish are a plant, the Vatican said so. LeftyMom Jul 2013 #11
Fish...fruit or vegetable? flvegan Jul 2013 #12
Back in the Middle Ages fasting was common and LeftyMom Jul 2013 #13
Back in the Middle Ages, most orders of monks had no Google. flvegan Jul 2013 #14
I edited to explain a bit better. LeftyMom Jul 2013 #16
Ignoramus Monk? flvegan Jul 2013 #17
Indeed. Sigh. kestrel91316 Jul 2013 #18
Tip of the cap to you. flvegan Jul 2013 #19
Thanks, though I am in excellent health and am doing this as prevention. kestrel91316 Jul 2013 #20
Prevention or otherwise, my wish is the same. n/t flvegan Jul 2013 #21
You need to know the actual energy costs, not distance FarCenter Jul 2013 #5
Yes, think in energy cost, ecological impact, and best productive use of our collective time working Coyotl Jul 2013 #7
Good point ... surrealAmerican Jul 2013 #8
Or grow your own laundry_queen Jul 2013 #15
I'm eating a bounty of organic vegetables and berries already. Coyotl Jul 2013 #22
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