meatythrowaway

I agree, but this would be an all-meat diet to test effects on my autoimmune issues. If it doesn't work I would be back to mostly plant-based but my doctor and I agree we are out of other ideas.

I'm not contesting that plant based diets are very healthy, it's what I mostly eat now. This is something I'm discussing with a doctor because we are out of other options, think an extreme elimination diet. I am mostly interested in how I can offset the climate impact with less unethical meat sources, carbon capture, other lifestyle changes etc.

FWIW most people don't agree with you on the ethics of killing animals for food. I prefer to minimize suffering where necessary but do not see a problem if that is what a sentient being needs to live. As I said in my post though I hope lab grown meat soon makes killing any animals for food unnecessary.

That's something pretty personal that I'd prefer to keep between me and my doctor. There's a good chance this won't work and I will be back on a mostly plant-based diet but we are at the point where it is worth trying.

Thanks, good ideas! I'm definitely interested in how I could invest in some carbon sink to offset the emissions. The idea is an extreme elimination diet for everything else so eating less isn't really a good option since that means my calories would go below maintenance. I'll look into some options on purchasing carbon capture services since I know some of those exist and that can directly offset the impact, do you know any reputable providers who actually do what they say?

Sounds expensive but I will look into it. I am trying to buy mostly meat that's farmed in relatively humane and sustainable ways but this looks promising. Appreciate the advice!

I'm just hoping lab grown meat gets big enough soon enough. And I'm definitely aware of the risks. I'll have to be really careful about watching my blood markers and nutrient intake but my doctor agrees and is overseeing and is ordering the appropriate tests. Thankfully I don't have a family history at all of most of the cancers increased meat intake is known to cause.