100: Why Vegan Diets Kill 7.3 B Critters

When most people think about saving the planet, they picture cutting back on meat and eating more plants. But what if the story we’ve been told about how plant-based diets equate to sustainability is missing half the truth (and hiding a massive environmental cost)?

In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I pull back the curtain on the industrial food system most people never see.

From the 90 billion honeybees trucked across the country each spring to pollinate almond trees to the 7.3 billion wild animals killed each year by harvest machinery, the data tells a very different story than the slogans.

This isn’t about pitting vegans against meat-eaters. It’s about showing how industrial monoculture destroys soil, collapses insect populations, drains water tables, and kills countless small mammals and pollinators in the name of “clean” eating.

If you’re ready to rethink food systems from the soil up, this episode is for you.

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Learn more:

Part 1 Episode 99: Plants vs Animals: Why Meat Beats Plants for Nutrition: https://www.primalshiftpodcast.com/99-plants-vs-animals-why-meat-beats-plants-for-nutrition/

Plants vs. Meat: Why I Stopped Eating Veggies: https://michaelkummer.com/plants-vs-meat/

49: From Almonds to Spinach: Dr. Schindler on Avoiding Common Dietary Traps: https://www.primalshiftpodcast.com/49-from-almonds-to-spinach-dr-schindler-on-avoiding-common-dietary-traps/

In this episode:
00:00 The hidden cost of food production
00:56 100th episode GIVEAWAY
01:38 The environmental impact of plant-based diets
02:26 The true cost of almonds and monocultures
03:17 The hidden toll of modern harvesting
04:57 Regenerative grazing: A sustainable solution
05:22 Water usage: Plants vs. Animals
06:50 Methane and the carbon cycle
08:44 Practical tips for sustainable living
10:34 Conclusion: reflecting on food systems

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[Medical Disclaimer]

The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.

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