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I'll open the gambit with I totally agree with the OP that in a world with replicators, why would you go for the kill based option when you don't need to for th

I'll open the gambit with I totally agree with the OP that in a world with replicators, why would you go for the kill based option when you don't need to for the same mouth feel, proteins, fats and texture. But that's the issue. That's not the case and though I'd love to see that tech moved forward we're not there yet.

uxcolumbo 8y ago
Food prepared in a vegan manner provides all the nutrients you need, there have been several studies to confirm this and millions of vegans are also proof of this that we don't need to consume animal products to survive (depends where you are, e.g Inuits need to hunt to survive). That leaves 2 criteria you listed that are not 100 covered, which are mouth feel and texture. Both of those things are not necessary for our survival. Do you think mouth feel and texture are more important than reducing animal suffering, reducing destruction of our environment and eliminating horrible working conditions for other humans? Do you have to have the exact mouth feel and texture to make that moral decision? Foods without animal products are quite delicious, it just takes the willingness to try and take it step by step, like the author did. We don't need replicators to make more compassionate and sustainable choices. Check out https://www.challenge22.com https://www.challenge22.com if you're interested in giving it a try.
- hactually 8y ago
  I don't think I agree, I'm sensitive to grains and sugar so following a low carb diet. A single steak gives me 680 Calories, 48g of fat, 62g of protein and a raft of macronutrients. If I could get vegan food to deliver the same I'd happily swap over to be honest.
  - uxcolumbo 8y ago
    Ok, I didn’t know that. But there are plenty of vegan low-carb options available. Maybe this article[0] helps or check out the challenge22 site, they have vegan dieticians who can provide more guidance if you’re interested. [0] https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/why-you-should-try-a-low-carb-vegan-diet/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/why-you-should...
    - hactually 8y ago
      Thank you for that link, I do appreciate the effort. My current intake from carbs is < 5% so it doesn't look like my current needs would be able to be met: Fat 219 grams 70 % Protein 182 grams 26 % Net Carbs 25 grams4 % I keep watch of the industry though and hopefully I can meet the market on this.
      - uxcolumbo 8y ago
        Thanks for trying to find a vegan solution for your specific needs. Many people wouldn't have even clicked that link. I'm not a nutritionist, so I don't know how to hit your targets. If it's because you're bodybuilding, you might want to check out vegan body builder forums or the vegan fitness community on Reddit. Here are more ideas for low carb foods (further down the page) https://www.onnit.com/academy/vegan-keto-diet/ https://www.onnit.com/academy/vegan-keto-diet/

uxcolumbo 8y ago

Food prepared in a vegan manner provides all the nutrients you need, there have been several studies to confirm this and millions of vegans are also proof of this that we don't need to consume animal products to survive (depends where you are, e.g Inuits need to hunt to survive). That leaves 2 criteria you listed that are not 100 covered, which are mouth feel and texture. Both of those things are not necessary for our survival. Do you think mouth feel and texture are more important than reducing animal suffering, reducing destruction of our environment and eliminating horrible working conditions for other humans? Do you have to have the exact mouth feel and texture to make that moral decision? Foods without animal products are quite delicious, it just takes the willingness to try and take it step by step, like the author did. We don't need replicators to make more compassionate and sustainable choices. Check out https://www.challenge22.com https://www.challenge22.com if you're interested in giving it a try.

hactually 8y ago
I don't think I agree, I'm sensitive to grains and sugar so following a low carb diet. A single steak gives me 680 Calories, 48g of fat, 62g of protein and a raft of macronutrients. If I could get vegan food to deliver the same I'd happily swap over to be honest.
- uxcolumbo 8y ago
  Ok, I didn’t know that. But there are plenty of vegan low-carb options available. Maybe this article[0] helps or check out the challenge22 site, they have vegan dieticians who can provide more guidance if you’re interested. [0] https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/why-you-should-try-a-low-carb-vegan-diet/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/why-you-should...
  - hactually 8y ago
    Thank you for that link, I do appreciate the effort. My current intake from carbs is < 5% so it doesn't look like my current needs would be able to be met: Fat 219 grams 70 % Protein 182 grams 26 % Net Carbs 25 grams4 % I keep watch of the industry though and hopefully I can meet the market on this.
    - uxcolumbo 8y ago
      Thanks for trying to find a vegan solution for your specific needs. Many people wouldn't have even clicked that link. I'm not a nutritionist, so I don't know how to hit your targets. If it's because you're bodybuilding, you might want to check out vegan body builder forums or the vegan fitness community on Reddit. Here are more ideas for low carb foods (further down the page) https://www.onnit.com/academy/vegan-keto-diet/ https://www.onnit.com/academy/vegan-keto-diet/