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Mark Bell's Power Project

Carnivore Doctor Reacts To Fake Meat (Impossible Burger)

Feb 5, 2024
Carnivore doctor Shawn Baker and guests react to a video where an impossible burger is fed to Bill Gates. They discuss the nutritional value and taste of plant-based meat, cattle conditions, different types of meat, and nutritional differences between plant-based alternatives and beef. They also explore the impact of animal agriculture on greenhouse gas emissions and water usage.
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  • Directly consuming crops instead of using animals as a middleman can feed an additional 3.5 billion people worldwide.
  • Plant-based burgers may not offer the same level of nutrients as real meat, raising concerns about their nutritional value.

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Animals as an Inefficient Middleman for Energy from the Sun

The podcast episode discusses how animals serve as an inefficient middleman for obtaining energy from the sun. Humans can feed an additional 3.5 billion people worldwide by directly consuming the crops that are currently being fed to animals. However, the podcast acknowledges that as people become wealthier, they tend to consume more meat for higher-quality nutrition.

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