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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/18162519

You've already seen duckweed, I know that.
It's ubiquitous and literally a pest in some areas.
Also known as "water lentils", they can cover ponds in just a matter of days. They are also one of the fastest growing and replicating plants ever.

Why is that relevant you may ask?

Well, Wolffia sp. could be the most nutrient packed superfood you'll ever eat.

I found a study where scientists analyzed the nutritional value of it, and holy fuck!
Not only is it a extremely good source of protein (up to 40% dry weight), but also contains omega 3 fatty acids in a very favourable ratio. And a lot of minerals, like iron and calcium. Especially for vegans too this might be perfect.

This sounds very similar to algae, right? Right!

But there are a few benefits compared to Spirulina and those like:

  • It can grow literally EVERYWHERE. It's a weed, just like the name implies. You don't need any fancy glass tubes, pumps and whatever shit you need for algae farming, no. Just a puddle and optional trace elements. It's also not a "fancy algae strain" you have to order somewhere, you can just go to a local pond, scoop a hand full out of it, and then place it on your balcony or whatever and it will spread by itself.
  • It doesn't need (even tolerate) lots of light. Algae are known for their high light requirements, sometimes even needing artificial lights, but this one grows in ponds on the forest floor and will not be happy if you leave it unshaded.
  • It will come back after each winter
  • AND: It's a viable plant source of vitamin B12!

It's almost impossible to find natural vegan B12 sources, because neither plants, nor animals or fungi, but bacteria, produce it.

Those duckweeds are known to live in symbiosis with those bacteria, and the B12 is then stored inside the plants, not the bacteria! So if you wash it, it still has the same nutritional content.

Also, similar to legumes, they can fix nitrogen from the atmosphere, which is why you can find them everywhere.

I still have to back the claims up by real sources, because right now, most of that stuff is just "I read it somewhere on the internet", but here on Medium is another article about that.

This post is mainly there to spread the information that it exists in the first place, so maybe some facts are not entirely true, idk.

What will I do now?

I will try to find it outside and then try to grow it on my balcony to see how well it performs and tastes.

I can feed it with my depleted hydroponic nutrient solution that would land in the drain anyway, but still contains a lot of trace minerals and stuff.

And hey, even if it tastes like shit, which I doubt, because it's claimed to be taste neutral, I can turn it into an organic fertilizer :)

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Today we're deep-diving into the rise of the "carnivore"-centric wellness trend that has taken social media by storm over the last year. We discuss influencers like Nara Smith, the beef industry's influencer marketing strategies, and whether vegan brands should be worried.

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Hi everyone!

I'm interested in making my own garden (someday) and it got me to thinking about what everyone grows or would like to grow in their own home garden.

Personally, I'd like to have some fresh seasonings like garlic, dill, and basil. Currently, I'm in a more temperate zone, so maybe some seasonals like tomatoes in the summer and having squash or pumpkins in the fall.

I've never actually worked in a garden before so it would all be new to me.

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Heya, I wanted to ask if you know of other forms of indigenous meat alternatives like tempeh? When I mean meat alternatives, I mean prepared similar to meat, so lentils aren't it I think. I'm also aware of like mushrooms, but I'm not in a position to forage :/ but I do stock dried mushrooms at home.

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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by Five@slrpnk.net to c/vegan@slrpnk.net
 
 
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Meat-eaters put themselves through an extraordinary array of mental contortions to defend their habit. Here's why it's so hard to put down the burger.

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cross-posted from: https://lazysoci.al/post/17470577

I was lucky enough to come across this recipe which provides me with a scrumptious and nutritious meal. I thought I'd share it with the wider vegan community. In terms of flavour and texture, it's up there with more traditional tacos. Please enjoy and if you make them, let us know how you found them.

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A family friend who's a psychiatrist told us that tofu can worsen depression. I'm skeptical, but a web search revealed the following:

Even though soy is packed with lean protein, it's also packed with trypsin and protease inhibitors—enzymes that make the digestion of protein incredibly difficult. Soy is also high in copper, a mineral linked to anxious behavior, and loaded with oligosaccharides, which are known to cause flatulence. (Link, TW: meat)

The article also says tempeh is better than tofu in this regard, so that's good since I like tempeh more than tofu (harder to source though). I wanted to ask here who are more along in life.

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Where can I find a directory of vegan communities in Ecuador?

I'm currently eating a mostly raw vegan diet, and I'm trying to transition to more of a fruitarian diet. But living in Northern Europe, the fruit options here are very limited. I've learned about a few vegan communities in Ecuador that I'd like to visit, but information about them is sparse.

I'm going on a trip to South America soon to visit Ecuador. I've tried googling for "vegan ecuador," but most of the results are just about restaurants. I don't care much for capitalism, eating at a restaurant, or "eco-tourism" (veganism isn't a diet!). I am looking to learn about vegan projects in Ecuador, possibly joining a vegan intentional community there.

But first, to plan my trip, I'd like to get a list of all the vegan intentional communities in Ecuador.

Are there any lists of actual vegan communities in Ecuador?

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The data on this page was obtained from the USDA NASS Quickstats Database. The cattle slaughter numbers include bulls, heifers, steers, and dairy cows. Calves are counted separately and amounted to about 315,900 deaths in 2023.

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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by Five@slrpnk.net to c/vegan@slrpnk.net
 
 

Monday 12 Aug

  • VeganTheoryClub defederates from Lemmy.ca after harrassment, and removes Lemmy.World based on concerns raised by vegans in the whitelist thread.

Thursday 15 Aug

Saturday 17 Aug

  • Non-vegan LW member is banned from !vegan over comments in the post

Sunday 18 Aug

  • LW Admin unbans non-vegan and restores comments removed by !vegan@LW mods

  • !vegan@LW mods reverse admin actions, ban admin from community

Monday 19 Aug

Wednesday 21 Aug

Edit: I am sorry, about my emotional decision i reinstated @Eevoltic and @naevaTheRat@lemmy.dbzer0.com as mods After researching myself, many non scientific sites say its not healthy and some say its unethical, one (1) research paper says it is at least NOT unhealthy, but it has few points of data and i didnt found any other scientific paper about this…

Wednesday 28 Aug


updated

Saturday 31 Aug

Sunday 1 Sept

Monday 2 Sept

Friday 6 Sept

Friday 13 Sept

  • New !vegan@LW mod @TheTechnician27 posts and pins Recent happenings in !vegan@LW to clarify that a recent mod removal was over an internal disagreement with @Beaver@Lemmy.ca, and was not initiated by LW admins.

Saturday 14 Sept

  • @Beaver@Lemmy.ca account returns "couldnt_find_person" error
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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by BlastboomStrice@mander.xyz to c/vegan@slrpnk.net
 
 

I want to start eating more frequently plant-based foods, especially oats, lentils, chickpeas, etc. which are high on fiber. The thing is, I'm kinda hesitant to do so, because almost every time I eat them, soon enough I get the side effects for the rest of the day and the fact that I might spend a lot of time outside without going home doesn't help me.. (One solution would be to change some social norms around gas or feel less insecure.. I try to help others who are in my place to feel comfortable, but I don't know if others would do that for me🤷)

What could I do to help this situation? Is it possible for my body to digest it properly or will always cause extra gas?

Ideas I have read/thought so far (with some questions):

  1. Soaking them in water for 12+hours and throwing the water. How many nutriens do I lose that way? How does it work? (I read somewhere that it simply takes away some sugars which cause digestion issues.) Does it work for all grains and seeds?

  2. Putting them in a blender. That's kinda my idea, but would essentially cutting them in a finer and liquid state make them easier to digest? (Probably won't work at all for insoluble fiber though.)

  3. Boiling/heating them up. Does this work? Does it degrade any nutrients?

  4. Eating more. I've read that the gut adapts and digests them better over time. (Though I don't know how much improvement I should notice.)

I'd just like to minimize-eliminate the side-effects without ruining their nutrients if possible :)

Edit: Thank you everyone for your help! I see the main point here is to just eat more of high fibre food. Thank you for your time!😊

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Where can I find a list of fruit trees that grow in the Amazon?

I'm currently eating a mostly raw vegan diet, and I'm trying to transition to fruitarian diet. But I live in Northern Europe, and the fruit options here are very limited. Obviously I'd be better living some place topical, and I've been seeing some posts from some sustainable communities in South America.

Specifically, there seems to be many permaculture projects in the Amazon that are able to grow their own fruits in fruit-heavy forest gardens. I've learned about a lot of new exotic fruits from some of their videos, but what I really want is a comprehensive list of all the fruits that one can grow in the Amazon.

Does anyone know where I can find a list of fruits that grow in the Amazon (native and non-native)?

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My family is trying to get me to eat less lentils because they said it's full of uric acid. But they curiously don't say the same thing about eating meat everyday. How much uric acid is even in lentils compared to meat? Is meat worse on uric acid altogether or is there a nuance I'm missing?

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