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Re: Is algae the new kale?

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Post by hammock »

marricks wrote: post #39

I love all these whacky avenues people take when eating just plants is a very low foot print option available to almost everyone. We don’t need to eat crickets, we don’t need to eat algae, we don’t need bioreactors for growing meat. I think the main reason we don’t hear more about just how goddamn efficient a bowl of lentils and rice is, or oatmeal, is because it’s not sexy. You just can’t make a start up on beans an…

Beans + rice is easily the most common meal on the planet, as the cheapest complete protein source around. We live in a bubble, never mind saving the planet

Re: Is algae the new kale?

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Post by yawgmoth »

socialismisok wrote: post #4

We already eat various forms of algae. Some are quite nutritious, some give us tummy troubles, some at excellent sinks for CO2. I'm very curious if we could mass manufacture something like algae and then pyrolize it to get fuel and solid carbon to sequester. If we find some good ideas for kelp, there's whole coastlines whose kelp forests have been decimated. We could start propagating and sustainably harvesting it an…

I recently bought an Algae Powered CO2 scrubber. No idea how effective it is, I wonder what the easiest way to measure is?

Re: Is algae the new kale?

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Post by seszett »

Victerius wrote: post #22

Only if the rich do it first. I won't eat bugs, lab grown meat, algae, or any other experimental food until the rich do it first, and do it consistently, not just once as a demonstration. My logic is simple. If the rich don't embrace an innovation, it tells me that the innovation is either not what it's cracked up to be, that it gives a poorer quality product than the traditional option, or that the rich think the in…

I'm probably rich at least on a global scale, and I have always eaten algae because it's part of several regions' cuisine, including my home place in Europe.

So go ahead, you can eat algae too, it's not a new experimental kind of food.

Re: Is algae the new kale?

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flavius29663 wrote: post #17
flareback wrote: post #5

I've seen this movie, I don't want that life

you know, some people were really squeamish about eating aquatic roaches, and they were reserved for penal colonies...but over time the public at large started to love them, they also gave them better names, like "crabs" and "lobsters".

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Re: Is algae the new kale?

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Post by hammock »

tantalor wrote: post #30
poszlem wrote: post #15

I cannot understand how it is possible that the phrases like "food security" instead of "hunger" became used widespread organically seemingly out of nowhere. Genuine question, can someone explain that to me without resorting to some sort of conspiracy theories?

> became used widespread organically seemingly out of nowhere Except, it didn't? https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=today%205-y&q=... Just because you are just now noticing something common doesn't mean it recently became common.

I appreciate the effort to apply data. There are alternative facts, though: https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=world+hunger%2...

Re: Is algae the new kale?

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Post by jabroni_salad »

poszlem wrote: post #15

I cannot understand how it is possible that the phrases like "food security" instead of "hunger" became used widespread organically seemingly out of nowhere. Genuine question, can someone explain that to me without resorting to some sort of conspiracy theories?

I first heard about it in an economics podcast about food deserts so I figure it came from that realm.

The entire planet is 3 missed meals away from total anarchy. The reason it is prominent (IMO) is that any politician who fails to deliver on food may as well dumpster the rest of their platform. Ensuring the acquisition and availability of food is every country's #1 priority, and "food security" covers all of the political and logistical and agricultural activities that need to happen for that priority to be delivered.

Re: Is algae the new kale?

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Post by stevenkkim »

marricks wrote: post #39

I love all these whacky avenues people take when eating just plants is a very low foot print option available to almost everyone. We don’t need to eat crickets, we don’t need to eat algae, we don’t need bioreactors for growing meat. I think the main reason we don’t hear more about just how goddamn efficient a bowl of lentils and rice is, or oatmeal, is because it’s not sexy. You just can’t make a start up on beans an…

Also, can you imagine the positive impact on health and well-being?

Also, my impression is that at least in the U.S. there isn't a shortage of farmable land. It's just that most of it is used to grow corn and soybeans, and most of the corn is being used to feed cattle and make ethanol.

I think a lot more work needs to be done to show how tasty plant-based foods can be. Anecdote: growing up, I hated brussel sprouts b/c we ate them boiled; now I love them oven-roasted. Salads can be amazing if a bit of effort is put into them (more than just iceberg lettuce and dressing).

Re: Is algae the new kale?

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Post by marricks »

stevenkkim wrote: post #48
marricks wrote: post #39

I love all these whacky avenues people take when eating just plants is a very low foot print option available to almost everyone. We don’t need to eat crickets, we don’t need to eat algae, we don’t need bioreactors for growing meat. I think the main reason we don’t hear more about just how goddamn efficient a bowl of lentils and rice is, or oatmeal, is because it’s not sexy. You just can’t make a start up on beans an…

Also, can you imagine the positive impact on health and well-being? Also, my impression is that at least in the U.S. there isn't a shortage of farmable land. It's just that most of it is used to grow corn and soybeans, and most of the corn is being used to feed cattle and make ethanol. I think a lot more work needs to be done to show how tasty plant-based foods can be. Anecdote: growing up, I hated brussel sprouts b/…

I try not to post too many empty “I totally agree” comments but man, brussel sprouts are amazing.

Who ever popularized boiling them is a damn fool. Pan friend then oven roasted, just amazing. Best thing in the world.

Also you’re right on all points, but god, love me some sprouts.

Re: Is algae the new kale?

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Post by cowmoo728 »

galangalalgol wrote: post #28
algoatecorn wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What do you mean sub-par nutrientwise? In terms of average health outcomes, does grassfed beef show a significant benefit compared to feedlot finished beef?

I've seen no direct studies. But there seems plenty of evidence that the fatty acid profiles between the two are very different. And the profile in grassfed is closer to in line with what is currently recommended.

https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2...

https://doaj.org/article/94b48d8e1f40488992f3534900e8f0f1

* Lower in total fat

* Higher in omega-3 and CLA

* Higher in Vitamin A, E, K

* Higher in polyphenols and beneficial plant compounds

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