Meat substitutes or alternatives


We are finishing food! Earth is having bad consequences and many people are dying; however there are many things we can do, like for example  changing our diet. One of the causes of the problems earth is having is the food we eat and waste. We need to accept the fact that soon there will not be food for everyone on our planet. We can't continue living as if nothing is happening. We should begin to eat less meat and more meat substitutes because they are healthier, taste as good as meat, and have fewer negative effects on the earth.


The question many of you are asking at this moment is: Are meat alternatives really healthier than meat? The answer to this question is not a simple answer such as yes and no. It is more complex because it depends on other factors such as how it is cooked and what type of meat or meat substitute we consider (Berry). For example if we consume meat substitute that is high in sugar, salt, saturated fats, or processed ingredients our body may experience more bad consequences in high-quantity than consuming fish or organic chicken breast. Conversely eating many processed, high salted meat may result worse for our health than natural meat alternatives. 
 
Next, Meat alternatives are delicious. Obviously this is something personal, because it may taste good to someone as it can disgust someone else. However, as Beyond Meat can demonstrate to us, these types of food are becomiopular all over the world and more and more people are starting to buy these products. Beyond meat is a company that produces vegetarian types of food that can replace meat. In fact we find meat alternatives in common markets and grocery stores. This shows us that these products are bought by many people.
 


Finally, Marcel Dicke explains to us in the Ted Talk video,  consumption of meat has led us to many problems, such as greenhouse gases, use of water and land, and disease. He talks about an alternative that could solve many problems; I am talking about insects, they are considered better than meat because they cost less, and there are many more insects than other types of meat. Another factor is that if with other animals we have waste because we don’t eat some parts, with the insect there would be no waste. 




In conclusion, I can affirm that we need to do something to save our planet. Many people think that only one person will never make a difference, but in this way no one will change. Our planet needs our help. Let’s do something!

 



Works Cited


Berry, Jennifer. “What are the Best Meat Substitutes?”,medicalnewstoday.com. Medical news today. 28 jun 2019. web. 14 mar. 2021.

Beyond meat, our products,beyondmeat.com beyond meat, 2021,web, 12 march 2021.

Dicke marcel,why do not eat insects,ted.com , ted x , 2010,web, 15 march 2021


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  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2021 at 7:46 AM

    at first i got a little sad when i saw the pictures of those children but it's the reality and important to be shown. we can help if we follow some things you mentioned , i will definetly try plant based burgers they inspire me a lot. i'm not sure if i should try insects though well we will see!

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