- Eating or not? The 10 most controversial foods in the world
Germans consume around 60 kilograms of meat per capita per year, with half of that being pork. Around 60 million pigs are slaughtered annually, and nearly six million tons of pork are produced. These are staggering numbers that can also lead to problems. Meat consumption is a matter of conscience that consumers are increasingly asking themselves.
Therefore, it is most logical to simply give up animal products like meat and sausage. A study by Chinese scientist Gang Liu of the Chinese Academy of Sciences looked at Germany's meat supply. Those who significantly reduce their meat consumption here could make a significant contribution to climate protection. One doesn't have to become vegan, but effects would already be seen if one ate the whole animal instead of just prime cuts like filets.
Other foods are also controversial
But it's not just meat that's a controversial food, but also avocados, soy, milk, and cod. The "Guardian" asked Tim Lang, professor of food policy at the University of London, what one can still eat with a clear conscience.
Source: "Guardian"**
In contrast to the controversy surrounding other foods like avocados and soy, other vegetables often receive less scrutiny. Reducing meat consumption and incorporating more other vegetables into one's diet can contribute to environmental sustainability.
Therefore, individuals looking to eat more sustainably might consider diversifying their diets with various other vegetables, in addition to questioning their consumption of meat and other controversial foods.
