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On the ‘Grandma Rule’

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy • 1827 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Vegetarianism Food Media Cooking
  1. The 'Grandma Rule' in food culture suggests being open and flexible while traveling and trying different foods.
  2. Being vegetarian or vegan can lead to interesting encounters and conversations about food preferences and experiences.
  3. Culinary tourism involves actively exploring and participating in different food cultures, which can be a rewarding experience for meatless eaters.

The Evidence for Hinduism

Going Awol • 239 implied HN points • 30 Apr 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Hinduism Karma Reincarnation Vegetarianism
  1. Hinduism is supported by its wide popularity and old age, positioning it as a major contender among world religions.
  2. Considering the anthropic principle and philosophical arguments, there is a case for the concepts of reincarnation and karma within Hinduism.
  3. Observing Hinduism's stance on vegetarianism, ritualism, and polytheism, it aligns well with expectations based on religious experiences and common consent evidences.

The Ethics of Eating: Are Some DIETS More MORAL Than Others?

Peter Boghossian • 432 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Ethics Diets Vegetarianism Veganism
  1. The discussion explores the ethics of different diets like vegetarianism and veganism.
  2. They disagreed on aspects of hunting, with differing views on killing animals for certain reasons.
  3. The conversation also touches on whether an animal's intelligence should be considered in consuming it, and debates if there are circumstances where eating a human could be justified.

Vegan Purity

coldhealing • 530 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Veganism Ethics Influencers Vegetarianism
  1. Veganism requires constant action against societal norms, urging purity through abstinence.
  2. Personal conversion to veganism can be influenced by ethical reasons and a deep-rooted commitment to one's true self.
  3. Veganism can be challenging but serves as a guiding beacon of purity, even in difficult moments.

Hinduism Might Actually be True

Going Awol • 199 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Hinduism Reincarnation Karma Vegetarianism
  1. Hinduism is widespread, with about 15% of the world's population and 1.2 billion members. Its popularity is considered evidence for its potential truth.
  2. Hinduism being the oldest living religion provides additional evidence for its truth, as important truths are expected to be available for longer in history.
  3. The philosophical ideas of reincarnation, karma, and theism, among others, in Hinduism are argued to be plausible and align with various philosophical questions.
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let them eat cake • 139 implied HN points • 22 Sep 20
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Vegetarianism Quality Cooking
  1. The author shares their experience living in a hotel during the pandemic, receiving interesting meals that range from nasi lemak to tofu dishes.
  2. The transition to a vegetarian meal plan at the hotel results in various Chinese Vegetarian meals, some with unique combinations like steamed rice, broccoli, and peppers.
  3. The culinary journey continues with detailed descriptions of each meal, including noodle consistency, sauce flavors, and the overall dining experience.

Dr. Campbell Warns Vegetarians About the Dangers of Plant Fat

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Vegetarianism
  1. Dr. Campbell warns vegetarians about the dangers of consuming plant fats.
  2. He emphasizes the importance of considering overall dietary patterns, not just individual nutrients.
  3. Research suggests that polyunsaturated fats from plant sources could be more problematic for tumor growth than animal fats, especially in high-fat diets.