Thanks for this, Matt. I really like how you described being vegan as part of your efforts to reduce harm (maybe that can be my new simple answer when asked). When everything feels so overwhelming, I’m going to be doing that no matter what. Also practice patient and endure minor inconveniences. I can keep doing that. (Appreciate the numbers, facts, and figures, too.) Deep gratitude to you and Michelle and your partners and hope your time off is worthy of you! Happy holidays!
I am still a meat-eater but I learn more and more each day from you two and I'm leaning away from it. I am also learning more about the prevalence of corn in every fucking thing. Thank you for continuing to speak your mind.
So appreciate your words, work and clearly stated-facts- about big AG and how our system of government continues to support it and the suffering of millions of sentient beings.....to our own demise
Great column..Just wondering—before I found y’all, I discovered Dr. Michael Greger..he has a just released book “How Not to Age.” Maybe a good read during your break(?) his story of why he’s dedicated his entire professional career to nutrition is amazing. Just like your books, I pre-order as soon as they’re announced.
Also, a nonsequitor question: why do you never use Instant Pots??
Perhaps your commitment to harm reduction could include not calling people "bitch". I know my opinion may be in the minority, but to me it's the equivalent of the "n word".
“Practice patience and endure minor inconveniences. None of us will ever be perfect but goddamnit we can try. “ Thank you for that final statement. Good advice all around and I agree with Angela, I think harm reduction will be my new easy answer as well.
Love your work Matt. Call it like it is. Its beyond belief in 2023 when we are in an environmental crisis, greed & laziness rule the day. We are grateful for the work yourself and Michelle do and love your rants. Happy Christmas and peace to all.
Really enjoyed that you closed with that Micheal Pollen quote! Most aptly said! I think it would be really interesting to hear from you and Michelle about more scientific and health readings or podcasts or anything you guys have found helpful over the years.
What a stone cold delightful read, and a great reminder to tune my inner radio to harm reduction daily.
Happiest of holidays for everyone! I'm looking forward to making the falafel waffle from the new book tomorrow night and topping it with an unholy amount of hummus, slaw, and whatever my fool heart desires.
Amen!!!! And, this is not new news... what is shocking is that it actually comes as a surprise to ALMOST EVERYBODY. Like, how tf do people not know (*care) that the corruption in our food system goes so deep and is so disturbing. We walk around with our puppies and poodles but wolf down the grotesquely tortured dead bodies of most other types of animals. We just have to keep plugging away at educating people to raise awareness. I think it'll happen because when I first stopped consuming animals, it was 1992 and we have come a LONG way since then. Thanks for the "rant" 👏🍾💥
Thanks for this, Matt. I really like how you described being vegan as part of your efforts to reduce harm (maybe that can be my new simple answer when asked). When everything feels so overwhelming, I’m going to be doing that no matter what. Also practice patient and endure minor inconveniences. I can keep doing that. (Appreciate the numbers, facts, and figures, too.) Deep gratitude to you and Michelle and your partners and hope your time off is worthy of you! Happy holidays!
I am still a meat-eater but I learn more and more each day from you two and I'm leaning away from it. I am also learning more about the prevalence of corn in every fucking thing. Thank you for continuing to speak your mind.
So appreciate your words, work and clearly stated-facts- about big AG and how our system of government continues to support it and the suffering of millions of sentient beings.....to our own demise
Well put Matt. Happy Holidays to you and Michelle 🎅 !
Well said!
Great column..Just wondering—before I found y’all, I discovered Dr. Michael Greger..he has a just released book “How Not to Age.” Maybe a good read during your break(?) his story of why he’s dedicated his entire professional career to nutrition is amazing. Just like your books, I pre-order as soon as they’re announced.
Also, a nonsequitor question: why do you never use Instant Pots??
Happy holidays..enjoy your break
Oscar style standing ovation 👏🏼 Thank you!
Excellent essay, Matt. And I do truly love the modifer "Pulitzer-ignored rant." :)
Excellent, sir!
Perhaps your commitment to harm reduction could include not calling people "bitch". I know my opinion may be in the minority, but to me it's the equivalent of the "n word".
“Practice patience and endure minor inconveniences. None of us will ever be perfect but goddamnit we can try. “ Thank you for that final statement. Good advice all around and I agree with Angela, I think harm reduction will be my new easy answer as well.
Love your work Matt. Call it like it is. Its beyond belief in 2023 when we are in an environmental crisis, greed & laziness rule the day. We are grateful for the work yourself and Michelle do and love your rants. Happy Christmas and peace to all.
Really enjoyed that you closed with that Micheal Pollen quote! Most aptly said! I think it would be really interesting to hear from you and Michelle about more scientific and health readings or podcasts or anything you guys have found helpful over the years.
What a stone cold delightful read, and a great reminder to tune my inner radio to harm reduction daily.
Happiest of holidays for everyone! I'm looking forward to making the falafel waffle from the new book tomorrow night and topping it with an unholy amount of hummus, slaw, and whatever my fool heart desires.
Amen!!!! And, this is not new news... what is shocking is that it actually comes as a surprise to ALMOST EVERYBODY. Like, how tf do people not know (*care) that the corruption in our food system goes so deep and is so disturbing. We walk around with our puppies and poodles but wolf down the grotesquely tortured dead bodies of most other types of animals. We just have to keep plugging away at educating people to raise awareness. I think it'll happen because when I first stopped consuming animals, it was 1992 and we have come a LONG way since then. Thanks for the "rant" 👏🍾💥