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gfx_bsct t1_jb9uu50 wrote

Reply to comment by Playingwithmyrod in Global food consumption alone could add nearly 1 °C to warming by 2100. Seventy five percent of this warming is driven by foods that are high sources of methane (ruminant meat, dairy and rice). by Plant__Eater

Beans/lentils/split peas are already like $0.99 a pound

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Playingwithmyrod t1_jb9vzev wrote

You ever tried to eat 180g of protein from beans and lentils in a day?

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gfx_bsct t1_jb9winx wrote

Actually, I eat 175g a day on a plant based diet. Mostly beans, lentils and whole grains. I supplement with protein powder, but only 1 serving

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Playingwithmyrod t1_jb9wsvg wrote

What protein powder are you using? I'm sure it's doable with supplements but most powders are either super expensive or dairy based which goes against this article.

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gfx_bsct t1_jb9xpbu wrote

I used a blend from truenutrition.com, half soy protein, and half pea protein. With shipping comes about to about $16 a pound because I buy a large quantity at once. Protein powder is pretty expensive in general, but it's not a food that most people need. Most people don't even need 100g of protein a day, because they aren't strength training.

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Playingwithmyrod t1_jb9xx16 wrote

Honestly that's not a terrible price. Cheap cheap whey is still like 50 bucks for a 5lb thing.

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gfx_bsct t1_jb9y684 wrote

I think a lot of the cost of plant-based protein powders comes from all the extras they put in: flavoring, "super greens", mushroom powders, etc.

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