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Beef produces 85 kg CO2e per kg of food. Tofu produces 2.9 kg CO2e per kg of food.
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this post was submitted on 16 Apr 2024
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I was a banker mason for 10 years before going back to university, carving stone almost every day for years, I went vegan 5 years in and I didn't experience a sudden drop in energy, I made sure I was getting enough protein and adequate amounts of vitamins (especially b12) either through food groups of vitamins tablets.
Also after not eating beef I haven't lost any muscle mass, I may be crazy but I think big beef has been lying for decades.
The difference is that you were wise enough to track your calories and macros after the switch.
That's exactly what my ex-wife said.