Why Germans Don't Eat Meat Anymore | Feli from Germany

[@Why-D]

The funny thing on this is, that some people think: "Germans have no money to buy meat", while the vegetarian products are often more expensive than meat.

[@annie_on_the_moon8723]

Yes, but you don't need these products (meat and cheese substitutes) to be vegan or vegetarian.

[@Louy9]

I‘m not actively vegetarian but I treat meat as something to have on rare occasions. Because it’s pricey. Maybe because when I do cook it myself I really try to get the best quality from the shelf. When I buy meat it won’t be the cheapest and oldest, drenched in sodium and preservatives option but high quality, organic, regional. And those tend to be expensive :) And the same goes with vegetarian meats/ substitutes. It’s a treat.

[@nascarmadman]

Germany is one of the richest countries in the world. Definitely top 10. Top 5 on some lists.

[@saravillablanca3177]

I'm struggling to understand. Did you even watch the video? Feli points out that retailers in Germany specifically reduced the price of their meat alternatives and in many cases they cost the exact same.

[@jonasrmb01]

​@@nascarmadmanThat doesn't equate the highest living standart

[@christineroth1263]

What I love most about the change in meat consumption is that you don't get asked about it all the time. Used to be you ordered a vegetarian dish at a restaurant and immediately someone would ask if you don't eat meat ("No sausage either? No chicken?..... ") . Now it's just normal.

[@faultier1158]

I noticed the same regarding alcohol. That shift happened somewhere in the early or mid 2010s though, so a bit earlier.

[@DreamingRealist]

I call myself a Flexitarian as well. (I´m German). In the past years I reduced my meat consumption even more to 1-2 times a week, if at all. Sometimes I go meatless for weeks. However, it´s not about replacement products. I never ate them because the ingredients sound gross to me (same goes for processed meat). They´re just replaced by more veggies, eggs, etc. Also, and this is a huge reason for a lot of Germans as well: the sky rocketing prices for meat. It´s often not told but a lot of people just can´t afford meat no more - even though I think that´s the actual goal.

[@jennyh4025]

I fully agree with you in the ingredients thing! I’m also flexitarian and have read the ingredients labels for years (more like decades) now. That’s one reason, why I don’t think I‘ll visit the USA again without the possibility to make my own food. When I go to a restaurant in Germany (well, the few, that I go to) have wide open doors to the kitchen, you can see the kitchens and what is used in them. None of them use overly processed crap. The worst I have seen (I also know some owners and was allowed in the kitchens) was Gelatine similar stuff you might have in your kitchen.

[@Rabidanti]

For real? I live in Portugal and the poverty levels are wayyy above Germany. Yet everyone who has a job (or government money 😅) can afford to eat meat. Too much meat tbh. And yes the prices here increased too. I was in Berlin recently and the prices of meat (at supermarkets at least) there aren't that much higher than Portugal.

[@NoctLightCloud]

meat is even more expensive in other countries. Meckern auf hohem Niveau mal wieder

[@VeganV5912]

You don’t want to be in their shoes, over a 5 minute frigging burger or chicken etc !! You can have vegan burgers and vegan chicken and vegan pizza and vegan curry and vegan burritos and vegan ice cream. Think about the animals first !! They want to live too !! Just like a dog 😍🤗🐶🐔🐹🐷🐮... Herbivores ✅❤️💪😬👩🏽👱🏼‍♂️🦍👍

[@storytimewithunclekumaran5004]

you will find worldwide that the only people who dont eat meat is because they cant afford it because meat is being artificially shorted to the market by blackrock and no other reason.. I get my meat from the farmer next door .. i get my eggs from the egg guy in my village.. we eat moose meat deer meat bear meat fish cows pigs etc.. and I know every producer I get animal product from.. you eat your vegan slop made in a lab with no real food ingredients.. Feli sounds like she wont eat real meat but I'll bet she will eat lab grown meat and think its cool and a virtue signal.. I feel really sorry for her boyfriend , we know who rules that house hold.. he will have to hide in the basement to eat a nice steak,, she has not even identified the real reason vegan is being pushed.. hint hint its not about health.

[@mikeferracane6218]

Thanks!

[@azraelakos]

It's scary how you can describe such a dystopian reality with such a big smile.

[@LordGertz]

Oddly enough I stopped getting veggie options in Fast Food restaurants when they switched from bean or vegetable patties to the extremely salty Beyond Meat and Impossible Meat options, the restaurants switched from tastey to convenient.

[@InfinteIdeas]

Agreed, Beyond Meat is absolute garbage

[@michaelh13]

That's fast food for you; convenience at the expense of taste, nutrition, and value

[@vespista1971]

Interesting… I haven’t tried Beyond, but I love Impossible, so Burger King is the only fast food burger I’ll ever go for. Every bean-burger I’ve ever ordered has been, to me, super bland and mushy in texture…. not worthy of a second try. I do love salty stuff though, so maybe that’s why I like those products.

[@maryreid4273]

Yes, the patties made from actual vegetables or beans are much more appetising than the fake meat mush!

[@mikeklein1779]

​@@maryreid4273 facts. Let food taste like itself!

[@pendragon2012]

“Saved my ass several times.” Not something you often hear about Taco Bell, lol. Interesting video as always, Feli. Your historical analysis is intriguing and probably a lot to it. Fun thing to wake up to!

[@someguy2135]

Taco Bell is great for vegans and vegetarians. For vegans, specify fresco style to avoid dairy. Use the kiosk to order, if possible.

[@pdraggy]

Lol yeah it's more like 'Taco Bell DESTROYED my ass several times' as it's kind of a meme about how that kind of food reacts to digestive systems if you know what I mean :) but I suspect it's all about what you get/ how often you eat it or how much you eat at that time... I'd not had too much problem with Taco Bell myself.

[@pendragon2012]

@@pdraggy Yup! lol

[@arubafanatic]

Chipotle, too, has 🥣 that you can make vegetarian/vegan

[@lexxeffectual]

Here in Germany we don't have Taco Bell, but even I have heard about the hate. Why is that? Why do so many people hate specifically on Taco Bell? To be honest, I wish we had a Mexican fast food chain here...

[@paulharrison8379]

For 20 years my family and myself in the UK have had a reduced meat diet. My wife's recipes are either vegetarian or with 50% of the protein being beans or other vegetables. I believe that this is the healthiest diet because it does not bring the health risks of lots of meat, but still provides the benefit of meat giving me a more varied diet.

[@jenm1]

I would say the variety meat brings is not necessary and often detrimental. The only positives might come from fish and even then the results are rather dubious as to if fish prevents ischemic heart disease. Every other meat either raises risk of breast or colon cancer, even lean chicken.

[@SidKingsley]

There are no health risks with lots of meat. Most of those studies are done while consuming bread and French fries which are both horrible for you.

[@missourimongoose8858]

If lots of vegetables were better for humans athletes would mostly be vegan but they aren't, most of them have a very high protein diet because the nutritional value is much better, don't get me wrong if you like more veggies go for it but claiming it's better just isn't the case

[@heathermcleod9286]

In 2010, I went on a 2 week trip with a school group and spent time in Wittenberg, Dresden, and Berlin. The people who hosted us were always taking us to Italian restaurants: pasta and vegetables. What seemed like a funny oddity to me then now makes sense!

[@hayleyam28]

This is reminding me of when we had a German exchange student visiting us and she ordered a "veggie burger" at Wendy's. They gave her a bun with vegetables in it. She was pretty upset about it. This was back in 1998 or 2000, before vegetarian options were as mainstream in the U.S. as they are now.

[@stevecagle2317]

A while ago, Wendy's "Vegetarian sandwich" was American cheese melted on the grill in burger fat in a bun with toppings."

[@someguy2135]

Vegans and vegetarians eating at Wendy's should get the baked potato. Very healthy compared to fries, and if you add the right condiments, it can be a very satisfying meal. I add crispy chickpeas for taste, texture and protein, for example.

[@someguy2135]

If you are vegan eating at Wendy's be sure to tell them to not put butter or sour cream packets in the bag with your plain baked potato.

[@richardmead5969]

veggie burgers and etc are pure man made chemicals, with just enough veggies for the fda

[@ashextraordinaire]

Unfortunately, I can relate. I went vegetarian in 2003, and before the "plant-based" craze, U.S. culture was actively hostile toward people who don't eat meat. (Still is, in a different way.)

[@StarlightGuard]

Ich besuche Hamburg im Juni und Ihre Videos helfen mir, die Kultur zu verstehen. Ich möchte das Land respektieren und meine Zeit genießen.! Dankeschön.

[@SustainableSierra]

We visited Germany this past December and I was blown away by the amount of vegan options now versus when we visited 10 years ago. There was even vegan gingerbread in Nuremberg. 🥰

[@davedavids57]

You will actually find a lot of commercially made Gingerbread, especially in Europe is "accidentally" vegan anyway. The butter and milk is only a very small part that is often replaced with margarine.

[@newnavut]

I could have said that same thing myself. I was in Frankfurt and Berlin in December. I was a little nervous about vegan options but almost every place we went had multiple options for me.

[@noamto]

Vegan options were always there 🤦‍♀ Now you just have more toxic overpriced "vegan" junk food that you shouldn't be eating.

[@noamto]

@@davedavids57Yeah water is also vegan, so are salt, ketchup and vodka. So becoming an alcoholic is fine because increased consumption of anything is good as long as it's plant based, right?

[@noamto]

@@newnavutWhen have you ever been anywhere that didn't have vegan options?

[@hw9177]

haha. 7:46 Calling Käsespätzle "Leicht und Gsund" is hilarious.

[@lorrefl7072]

I'm from Belgium and 51, when I became a vegetarian in 1988 I had to go to a health food store in my town to get meat substitutes and the selection was small compared to what you find nowadays in any supermarket. Not only is there a whole section of vegetarian and vegan options for you to cook, but there's also a big fresh and frozen selection of ready made stuff. In the early days when I was vegetarian the only option in a fastfood restaurant where fries and a salad. Now you have several vegetarian options in Belgian fastfood chains, and also in the local "frietshop" (fries shop). I can definitely see the shift. Back when I started people looked at me like I was some weirdo when I said I was vegetarian. I remember a birthday dinner for my grandma when I was 18-ish and my grandma asked the restaurant in advance for a vegetarian option and they thought fish was a vegetarian option. In the end all I got was an omelet with tomatoes while the others ate several courses. Now when you say you are vegetarian no one blinks an eye and restaurants have several vegetarian options, some even vegan.

[@muhamadthemotorcityfarmer6016]

"fish was a vegetarian option"😅🤣😂🤣😅. That mus have been tough. Glad things are becoming easier for you.

[@HaleyMary]

My aunt has been a vegetarian most of her life. She stopped eating meat in the '80s and I think she mostly eats at home because there are always few vegetarian and vegan options on the menus, especially at pizza places. Even my mom sometimes forgets my aunt is vegetarian and will ask her if she wants fish and my aunt will be annoyed and have to tell my mom that no, fish is an animal and she won't be eating that.

[@justusrometh8530]

German living in Brussels, I‘d argue Belgium is 10 years behind Germany‘s curve.

[@wanneske1969]

Belgian too and 54. In Wallony they are still behind. I once went to a pizza restaurant in Namur with my friend (who know the owner), and I ordered a 'pizza vegetale' which I thought was a veggie/vegan pizza. The cook added extra meat on it as he knew my friend. Vegetale probably meant 'with vegetables'. Vegan or vegetarian eating outdoors is still quite hard in Wallony (and the Belgian coast). And there are still a lot of people who think vegetarians eat fish, chicken of burger made out of crickets ...

[@wanneske1969]

@@justusrometh8530 I'm Belgian and visit Germany a lot. Even in 2015 you could get vegan options in Berlins Argentian steak houses. Impossible in Belgium.

[@roelli79]

"Rügenwalder Mühle" has announced a couple of weeks ago, that one of their signature products "Schinkenspicker" will be available vegan only in the near future. It was one of the first products which was available as vegan option from Rügenwalder and has become so sucessful, that the meat based original will no longer be sold.

[@faultier1158]

Makes sense. The taste is the same - pretty much a perfect replacement.

[@UwevanWilligenburg]

The Maid?!?!

[@Gerpsnot]

Does it really taste like ham?

[@jexae]

I’m going to Germany in June for an exchange program and I’ve been worried about my various dietary needs so this was an interesting watch

[@michaelK3148]

In contrast, the Bockfest Sausage Queen will be crowned this weekend at Bockfest Cincinnati.

[@Harry-Hartmann]

Ein sehr interessante Video 👍🏻

[@kian105]

Danke!

[@maryanne9065]

I love you videos! They are fun, informative and you are very relatable as a fellow german, loving to see the similarities and differences. Thank you :)

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

This was fascinating. Thank you.

[@jedendwatrzy4189]

When I was a 17-year old exchange student in Krefeld, Germany in 1981, I stayed with a relatively wealthy family who always had a delicious spread of bread, rolls and fruit for breakfast. The maid went to the local bakery every other day and got fresh baked goods. I don’t recall ever having meat for breakfast. I’d love to see a Breakfast video from you.

[@noamto]

Who actually eats meat for breakfast? Most Americans eat cereal, pancakes or doughnuts for breakfast which do not contain meat.

[@giselab68]

​@@noamtomany germans eat lunch meat for breakfast, not like in the US where you have steak and eggs.

[@DSP16569]

@@noamto half an hour ago my breakfast was a coffee and a whole-grain bread roll (topped with poppy seed) with a slice of Maasdamer cheese and a slice of boiled ham. I would say the boiled ham would count as meat.

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

@@giselab68 Steak and eggs for breakfast is actually uncommon for most American breakfasts. It's something one might get at a restaurant as a treat. At most, at home one might have those wafer-thin steaks, which are not that different from having some bacon, sausage or ham. However, I think the typical breakfast at home would be yogurt, cereal, oatmeal/porridge, toast with spread, and the like. Of course, for those who eat on their morning commute, a large coffee with lots of milk/cream in it and/or a doughnut or bagel is very common.

[@noamto]

@@giselab68maybe on the weekend on holiday or at a hotel/cafe, ot on a normal weekday

[@grayerthangreen]

Ah Feli, I am so jealous and must visit Germany! I was so delighted to learn that you were veg after watching many of your wonderfully enlightening videos. I love that you will talk about EVERYTHING!

[@fransbesselink6881]

Feli, you did it again.. After the energie crisis, after Rammstein, again a clair and well funded vision about a sensitive subject. Mostly you do the little differences, between US and EU or within the US. But occasionally it is mayor. And than your talents come tolight. Like now. And I just keep watching your vlogs.

[@nunyabiz012]

What are you talking about? Rammstein was a complete farce... Feli took quite a one-sided stance, and after it was made public that the whole thing was made up by the women - which they even admitted to, there was no follow-up video from Feli to clarify.

[@nunyabiz012]

So somehow my comment was erased. Guess Feli doesn’t like it when someone points out that Rammstein case was completely dismissed in court.

[@vomm]

Even though, in my opinion, meat consumption in Germany is still very high, especially in the countryside, it's crazy how much has changed in the last decade. 12 years ago, there was at most, if at all, tofu and soy milk in some supermarkets. Vegan substitute products like vegan yogurt were only available in health food stores. Organic markets were hardly widespread, but they also had one or two vegan things, but not much. Nowadays, every supermarket and discount store has a very large selection. The mindset has also changed a lot. In the past, vegans were laughed at, antagonized, discriminated against, and verbally attacked (even though it was always made out as if the vegans were the intrusive ones, which was almost never true), both in real life and especially in comments on the internet. Nowadays, being vegan is completely normal for most people and no longer something that triggers meat eaters at most. While there are still many prejudices and strange views, things have definitely changed quite a bit in such a short time.

[@thomfiel]

I haven't been to Germany in over 20 years, but meat consumption used to be a lot more back then, based upon this video. When I was there, it was hard to find vegetarian meals.

[@richardmead5969]

all the vegan is man made chemicals

[@MW_Asura]

"both in real life and especially in comments on the internet" - I wonder why

[@alansmith4748]

What are you suggesting exactly? I didn't understand your comment

[@haneharhaelkhazor]

going to germany as a person who doesn't like beer and not a big sausage fan i was very worried, beer ist popular yes, but i was thankful i wasn't too much of an outcast 😆

[@napoleonfeanor]

Yeah, never liked beer either

[@gerhardma4687]

You know how it is. People have ideas about every country that are based on clichés and exaggerations, and it's the same with beer and bratwurst. You can survive here for thousands of years without ever having eaten a sausage or drunk a beer. And no one will hold it against you

[@jadetraveler]

I don't like beer either, and I live in a part of the US that is known for beer (among other things) due to the microbreweries here. I feel like it hasn't been a big issue for me.

[@Starscreamious]

If you don't eat pork or drink beer I'm not sure why you're visiting Germany.

[@conlon4332]

I see you've acclimatised if you're accidentally saying "ist" and not "is".

[@TheBTG88]

Reduction in consumption in also driven by the sharp increase in price.

[@longiusaescius2537]

Exactly

[@Zyphera]

Maybe. But the "meat imitation"-products often cost the same as meat in the frist place. If price was a factor things like beans (excluding in imitation products) should go up in consumption.

[@TheBTG88]

@@Zyphera Not so. The cost to raise a beef cow is far more cost and time intensive than growing things like beans. The imitation meat products are line priced with normal meat due to both production intensity costs as well as the need for high margins to be able to justify the investments - which are often high-interest loans.

[@Zyphera]

@@TheBTG88 Yes I know it cost more for nature. I only ment cost as in price to the final costumer at the checkout. The price that is for the company is a black box to me. If the price for the imitation produce go down to a lot lower then meat I will consider buying it greatly. You have a good point about the investments. Else I prefer more traditional vegetarian meals. They are less ultra processed and even better for the environment..

[@justusrometh8530]

Which was a big part of the video and only amplified earlier trends…

[@RANGER73CPT]

Feli, Vielen Dank für die Veröffentlichung dieser Videos. Ich hatte Deutsch in der High School, aber danach habe ich ein paar Jahre lang aufgehört. Ich habe vor 2 Jahren wieder angefangen, jeden Tag Deutsch zu lernen, und ich weiß immer noch so wenig, aber ich mache Fortschritte. Ich habe eine Gruppe von meist älteren Frauen gefunden, die in Deutschland aufgewachsen sind und sich wöchentlich treffen, um gemeinsam Deutsch zu sprechen, und sie sind eine große Hilfe. Ich war schon mehrmals in Deutschland und habe kürzlich meine Frau für den Monat Dezember mitgenommen, um Bayern zu erkunden, und wir haben uns entschlossen, für immer nach Deutschland zu ziehen. Wir sind uns nicht sicher, ob wir die doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft in Deutschland anstreben werden, da meine Frau die doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft in Italien erwerben kann und wir damit überall in der EU leben können. Ich hoffe, Sie können mir einige Tipps für schöne Städte in Süddeutschland geben, in denen es sich gut leben ließe. Wir würden gerne irgendwo südlich von München oder in der Nähe von Nürnberg wohnen. Glauben Sie, dass es besser wäre, in einer der beiden Städte zu wohnen, oder wäre es genauso gut, eine kleine Stadt ein paar Kilometer entfernt zu suchen, die mit dem Zug erreichbar ist? Ich bin für alle Vorschläge und Tipps, die Sie haben, offen. Nochmals vielen Dank und ich hoffe, von Ihnen zu hören.

[@andreasfelsmann5495]

First of all: ich finde Deine Vergleiche mit dem deutschen und amerikanischen Gepflegenheiten immer sehr anschaulich, sachlich und vorurteilsfrei vorgetragen. Deine Beiträge sind immer interessant und sehr fundiert! Was jetzt so typisch deutsch und logisch klingt, soll eigentlich nur sagen, wie sehr ich Deine Frische mag, in der Du das alles verbreitest. Go on like this! America always was a strong partner to Germany, so show us the differences as long as there are some. Tschö mit"Ö"

[@JamesFalardeau]

Great video, keep up the good work!

[@mustangdru]

This is such a sad video. I've spoken to all of my family in Germany and it appears this is limited to the same type of people as it affects here.

[@TNDRIVER]

Trying to track meat consumption in the US would be more complicated because we have more rural areas, leading to more people raising, growing, and producing their food. I also think more people in the States don't label themselves, like whether they consume dairy products or not or whether eating fish only makes you a meat eater. I am disabled and have been forced to return to my roots and garden, plus raise chickens, a couple of goats, etc, to make myself more self-sufficient, along with hunting and fishing. I would consider myself an omnivore. I am from rural Tennessee.

[@oldcodger4371]

Yea, close to half of my meat comes from the Roanoke River.

[@JohnnyZeroBoo]

IDK ... There is data on that for the US ... And the majority of people live in city centers. So it depends on if you are looking at individuals, regions, average across the board...

[@JohnnyZeroBoo]

There is a lot of rural in Germany as well

[@JohnnyZeroBoo]

US is about 83% urban, Germany 77,78%

[@TNDRIVER]

@@JohnnyZeroBoo I'm afraid I have to disagree with the statement that the US has more rural land than the whole of the land mass of Germany. Germany was like one city blended into another when I was stationed there. You have never been in the South, the Plain States, or the Southwestern US. You have cities, then nothing but land for miles. Here is an article that quotes the US Census Bureau. According to the Census Bureau, 97% of the United States land mass is rural, while only 3% is urban. However, only 19.3% of the population lives in rural areas. Census Bureau What is Rural America? - Census Bureau Aug 9, 2017 - Urban areas comprise only 3 percent of the country's entire land area but are home to more than 80 percent of the population. Conversely, 97 percent of the country's land mass is rural, but only 19.3 percent live there. For more, go to Defining Rural at the U.S. Census Bureau - Opens as PDF. The Census Bureau defines rural as any population, housing, or territory not in an urban area. Federal agencies use population-size thresholds ranging from 2,500 to 50,000 people to define rural. For example, the USDA's Community Facilities programs define rural as a territory outside Census places of 20,000 or more. In 2020, 14% of the U.S. population lived in 1,969 counties located in non-metropolitan areas. These communities have a median population size of 16,535.

[@zaffora]

I find that in general, vegetarian & vegan food is better when it's not trying to be a meat alternative. For example, most Indian food is vegetarian, and I've never eaten an Indian curry and thought that it would be better with some meat. That being said, seitan is a vegan option that is texturally indistinguishable from chicken as far as I'm concerned and tastes just as good.

[@californiahiker9616]

I used to make lentil “burgers” and people would say they don’t taste like meat. I said I’m not trying to make them taste like meat. Then I started calling them lentil patties. Apparently that was more acceptable. 🤔🙄

[@jamesmcpherson1590]

Love this! I've been a lacto-vegearian since 2008. Your theory about the meat culture in the US makes perfect sense. It has always been cheap in the US, so it has always been a big part of the diet. The availability means meat makes it into more dishes, more meals, and becomes a bigger part of the dietary culture.

[@biancat.1873]

0:49 Vegan (or rather plant-based) "Mett" , which even pregnant people are allowed to eat, is pretty easy & quick to make for everyone at home themselves. 100 g rice cakes, crumbled, 1 onion finely chopped, 300ml cold water, Add 40 g tomato paste and 30 ml oil and mix carefully. Season with salt, pepper, onion, garlic- and paprika powder. You're welcome & thank me later. Slightly varied recipes are also here on KZbin.

[@mmai5651]

Your well-founded research absolutely confirms my experiences as well! There has been such an increase in the plant-based selection in German supermarkets and cafeterias, now vegan options are staples at your regular discounter (not only in larger cities) and even in my originally farmer-dependent family the younger generation is either vegetarian or has reduced their meat-consumption. When visiting family in the US however, especially on road trips, I can confirm that it is extremely difficult to find plant-based options and eat healthy. And yes, I have absolutely had the same experience with salads! It’s almost impossible to find a simple salad without a „protein“ topping😮! Wendy’s used to be my go-to fast-food option, but on my last trip I was disappointed by the selection as well.

[@randyharris5195]

I've worked in Germany for the army for years and recently returned a week ago after a 25 year hiatus. A bunch of us landed in Munich to travel and work in Graf and live in various locations nearby. And what did we return for? Schnitzel, brats, pork roast ... und BIER! Maybe in bigger cities does one find vegan meals. The only difference between now and 25 yrs ago? More in'tl and US food. I had my first Vietnamese food in Germany; ever bit as good as in Vietnam and elsewhere!

[@ubierin4797]

Früher gab es nicht jeden Tag die Woche Fleisch zu Mittag. Freitags gab es Fisch und samstags Suppe. Es gab einen Sonntagsbraten dessen Reste wurden Montags gegessen. Dann kamen die Menschen zu mehr Wohlstand so dass der Fleischkonsum zunahm. Mit der Folge des Ausbau Massentierhaltung. Viele Menschen haben einfach gemerkt das es so nicht weiter geht. Die einen essen gar kein Fleisch mehr. Andere schauen mehr auf regionale Produkte Lieber weniger Fleisch aber dafür gutes. Und für meinen Teil muss ich sagen bei dem sehr stark verarbeitetem Fleisch eines Chicken nugget und einem Veganen schmecke ich kaum einen Unterschied.

[@justusrometh8530]

The point isn‘t that its harder to find meat options in Germany than in the past though, what are you on about?

[@annother3350]

@@justusrometh8530 They didnt say it was harder to find meat, they said harder to find vegan

[@justusrometh8530]

@@annother3350 that‘s how I understood them a few months ago, rereading it isn‘t so obvious ( but still rather unfitting, I find)

[@mr88cet]

Interesting: Living here in Austin TX, I haven’t been to McDonald’s for eons, so I wasn’t aware that they’ve discontinued selling salads. Perhaps I’ll never go to McDonald’s again… 🤦‍♂️

[@ekrentzwee]

Looking forward to a breakfast video!

[@quibblegaze]

0:14: 🌭 Decline in meat consumption in Germany despite traditional meat-centric cuisine. 3:43: 🌱 Factors influencing the decline in meat consumption among Germans. 6:49: 🌱 Growing popularity of veganism in Germany leading to reduction of meat products in restaurants. 10:06: 🌱 Vegan options more prevalent in German fast food chains compared to US counterparts. 13:36: 🍗 Contrary to Germany, US meat consumption remains steady with an expected increase, while vegetarianism is declining. 16:47: 🌱 Shift towards plant-based diet in Germany due to environmental consciousness and availability of vegetarian options. 20:05: 🌿 Collaborating with conservation projects worldwide to restore nature and protect endangered species. Timestamps by Tammy AI

[@markbrown2640]

In Bavaria, there's also the fact that today is Friday in Lent. I have heard that some Lutherans also practice abstinence during Lent.

[@LythaWausW]

This is the reason the Mcdonald's fish sandwich exists! I guess originally it was only offered on Fridays.

[@leDespicable]

In Bavaria it's also traditional to not eat meat on fridays in general, but nowadays even religious people don't strictly abide by that "rule" anymore

[@reinhard8053]

We are Lutherans and my mother often served fish on friday and at least once a week something non meat, mostly sweet as main meal. I don't think it was much for religious reasons but more from customs. You often will find fish dishes on the menue at restaurants on friday.

[@btudrus]

" I have heard that some Lutherans also practice abstinence during Lent." Yes, I only eat meat during lent and don't eat plants... 😂😂😂😂

[@noamto]

Fish is meat. They aren't abstaining from anything.

[@sherlock384140]

I would certainly be interested in what German breakfasts are like...

[@V1nc3nt00]

Toast with Nutella 😂

[@gerhardma4687]

So that certainly varies from person to person. Many will certainly eat rolls or bread with jam, Nutella, honey or if they don't like sweet stuff, like me, they will chose sausage, ham or cheese. Others replace the bread with toast. Perhaps an egg or tomato is added. A soft or hard-boiled egg or scrambled egg is also a popular option. Still others like muesli or cornflakes and mix it with fruit, milk or yoghurt. As you can see, there is nothing typical except the fact that bread and rolls are loved.

[@leDespicable]

German breakfast is usually sweet. Most of the time either a bowl of cereal or yoghurt, or a slice of bread/toast with nutella or jam. Savoury things like cold cuts on bread are also common. But that's about it, German breakfast is not very lavish lol

[@claudiakarl7888]

During the week it’s, like already said, bread or muesli. Eggs, in my experience, are something for the weekend when you‘ve got more time. And I like some smoked salmon for my Sunday breakfast.

[@iaboiler]

Interesting about Frühstuck in Germany because I have always marveled at the amount of meat coldcuts laid out on buffets. I like it but definitely not generally less meat than in most US hotels.

[@pizzaisdavid]

I am a US citizen living in Germany My personal reasons for eating less meat is: 1. Cost (there are cheaper protein sources.) 2. Feeling bad for animals 3. Health in regards to red and processed meat, etc. 4. Meat spoils, a couple of times I was in a rush and bought meat from the store and when I got home it was already in bad condition; which is my fault for not checking or not knowing how to check, but it is something that pushes me away from buying meat.

[@travislong2810]

I was a vegetarian and have nothing against them but now I'm mostly eating meat and I have pristine bloodwork, have tons more energy, sleep better, got rid of my auto immune disorders..

[@pizzaisdavid]

@@travislong2810 I'm happy to hear your life improved

[@ibkraft6706]

That's because you need a nutrient called vitamin B12 which you can actually get in supplement form

[@danielruehrwein192]

I know my meat consumption has lowered over the last decade. It is interesting to see how another country compares. Thank you!

[@stischer47]

I had friends come over from Germany about 10 years ago and I took them to steakhouse here in San Antonio. Of course, the steak came with a salad and vegetables. The men refused the salad and vegetables because they "weren't rabbits". Quite interesting with the current stats.

[@bobbynygaardchrisitansen6874]

My grandfather was a butcher and refused to be rabbit. He died from diabetes very early. So I try to take 20% salad on the plate.

[@SamanthaNix-o3l]

All of my German friends chow down on sausages as they quaff down pints of beer.

[@Jjp1984aa]

Weird…

[@Brera011]

Dear Feli, in the Netherlands we see the same trend as in Germany. My eldest daughter (26) is a complete vegatarian and also me, who has been always a great consumer of meat, has reduced the intake of meat drastacly. In all the major supermarket chains there's a wide variety of plantbased products. This trend is, so far, not followed by the many Polish and Turkish supermarkets in Rotterdam.

[@faultier1158]

Here in Hamburg, Vietnamese (or generic east Asian) restaurants are the most consistent places for vegan food - and there are a lot of them, thankfully. There are only a few Döner places that offer vegan options, and it's similar for Turkish supermarkets. I'm not aware of any Polish stores or restaurants here, so I can't say anything about those.

[@fritzp9916]

@@faultier1158 Interesting. Here in Berlin, I'd say the majority of Döner places now have a vegan option. It's not a full on vegan Döner, but rather frozen Döner "slices" that can be tossed in the deep fryer. They all have the same sign, all by the same Leipzig based brand. I first saw it in Leipzig, where my sister lives, and it first became universal there. Then suddenly it popped up everywhere in Berlin. Maybe at some point, they'll expand to Hamburg, and suddenly all Döner places in Hamburg will have the same green signs, too.

[@UtamagUta]

Makes sense as this is a complete non-trend in here, Eastern parts. Sure Lidls and other supermarkets expanded their display, but people do not go out of the way outside almond milk or coconut yogurt. Heck I haven't seen a single person asking for plant milk in any of coffes.

[@axelackens2157]

The reason is also that meat has become more expensive. I've now switched more to fish, not necessarily cheaper than meat, but better for my cholesterol levels.

[@rogercawkwell5413]

In the UK, I've noticed that the best vegan sausages, bacon, etc. are made by firms that traditionally make meat products.

[@michaelmacewen]

As a German / American I have to concur with you. But there is also a lifestyle difference too. My family in Germany spend more time outdoors staying active. The younger individuals are hiking and cycling and the older spend more time walking. Family here in the US spend more time indoors and less active. The diets are very different. Meals tend to be lighter with less meat in Germany. We have much more meat in our meals here in America.

[@houseofpibb1435]

I was a vegan in the south early on I struggled to even find substitutes, I ended up just making everything my own and when I moved to the Midwest I found an absolute plethora of options. It’s crazy to hear you say that compared to Germany it’s lacking 😅

[@noamto]

Aren't beans very common in the south? Did you really struggle to find beans?

[@houseofpibb1435]

@@noamto my comment is about meat substitutes

[@medivify]

"Oh the steak looks good, but i dont wanna eat meat today so i'll stick to the pasta" - "Oh the steak looks good, but 40USD is too much for me, ill take the 15USD pasta"

[@BadTwin25]

And the 15USD pasta is even better than the steak for you, the animals and the environment. A win win win situation..

[@annother3350]

@@BadTwin25 No, the steak is much better for you and doesnt harm the environment. Do your research

[@brucef8967]

Your abilities to research a subject and report on it amaze me. Ever thought of working for a news agency? 🙂

[@he1nz57]

I studied German in the US in college > 10 years ago, watching your vids has really helped to get the rust out of the brain! We used to listen and discuss native German speakers on things that you talk about in on your channel in class (current events, culture and cultural differences) etc. been fun sharing this with my wife and kid who have no background with the German language or German culture.

[@johnvonsauers8867]

it was easy, I married an Italian girl, and if didn't complain I would have spaghetti 7 days a week, that's why when I go out for dinner, I'll order a T-Bone stake. Feli❤❤ I love your show, thank you see you next time👁👁👁

[@bobbyventon5015]

Hey, Feli, just a little tip - "scarce" is pronounced like "scare", not like "scar" 😊.

[@nunyabiz012]

Unless you prefer the Queen’s English.🙂

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

@@nunyabiz012 no, the brits also don't pronounce "scarce" like "scar".

[@kylesummers1565]

Thanks for reminding me I have a ribeye I need to cook! Peace, Love!!

[@MarieSophie99]

Why should anyone reduce meat consumption?

[@annother3350]

It depends if it suits your body -- we're eacha little different and some people thrive on meat

[@acadian71]

I'm with you! I stopped eating meat at 15 because i hated the idea of eating a sentient being , taste is not great , texture is gross etc . Now im 52 still vegan after being vegetarian for a while when younger, and its honestly the BEST way to be, for the animals, our health, our planet.

[@peka003]

im not german but inflation had huge part in lowering my meat consumption,prices are insane i cant afford it so often like i used to before 2019

[@rebeccacorbin1590]

My family originates from KY in the foothills of the Appalachias. I'm 61 and growing up we always had both a Sunday roast and a meatless meal every week. Interesting to understand the reasons why.

[@vespista1971]

My grandma was from Williamsburg, (b. 1915), and she, like Feli, just never liked meat. Apparently her whole family of 10 thought she was extremely odd, back then, never wanting meat when it was served and just always taking more vegetables. She did eat eggs and cheese.. In my lifetime, she still ate that way most of the time, but occasionally would order fish or shrimp when we’d go out. Seafood was the only “meat” she liked.

[@andyx6827]

Friendly hint: If you want people to understand you, stop using two-letter abbreviations to explain where you're from... Like, what is "KY" supposed to mean? Kenya? Kyrgyzstan? Kingdom of Yugoslavia?? Don't make people play a game of 'guess the abbreviation' when you can simply write it out.

[@meedwards5]

Where I live in the Western US, most of the people eat locally raised/grass fed meats and locally grown veggies.

[@davidmcclellan9621]

In Western America, many livestock ranchers recognize meat consumption as an absolute no-no.

[@meedwards5]

@@davidmcclellan9621True! Yet many mini ranchers raise their handful of cattle very carefully and use the beef for their own family and a few friends and neighbors. I'm not at all saying people should shun an all veggie lifestyle. I am a big veggie lover and completely believe a plant based lifestyle can be very healthy. I am saying be cautious of some meat substitutes. Just as feedlot cattle are not good for you some meat substitutes are not great for you. I realize many people can't/won't take the time to source the healthiest food. And what is healthy for one is not necessarily healthy for another. I'm a big advocate of doing one's own nutritional research so that one can be an informed consumer.

[@davidmcclellan9621]

@@meedwards5 So, do you consider yourself to be an advocate of being cautious of meats produced inside laboratories as well?

[@davidmcclellan9621]

@@meedwards5 I experienced periods of gout; especially on my right largest toe. I have read that increased consumption(s) of red meats can result in periods of gout. What I have read happens to be highly accurate. If and when I do experience periods of gout, then, in reversing gout, I definitely have to reduce my consumption(s) of red meats. ¶ I consider myself to be a testament of the claim(s) that the consumptions of too much red meats are detrimental to my health.

[@meedwards5]

@@davidmcclellan9621 I am so sorry to hear about your gout episodes! Everything that you have stated is spot on. Too much meat can certainly be problematic!

[@Aspen7780]

I grew up in a family of ranchers. We always had meat growing up. We were also a hunting family These days, I hunt. One elk will provide most of our red meat needs for my family for the year. It’s lean and healthy, not farmed, and it means my kids have an appreciation of where meat actually comes from (as in not from a grocery store wrapped in plastic). I think too many Americans don’t think about it and as a society we’ve gone too far from living on farms to remember where food actually comes from. That includes vegetables, fruits, and breads that people take for granted. Hell, I have never had a sweet tooth. I’d rather chew on jerky than a candy bar any day. I’m not a big fan of desserts either. We also eat a lot of vegetables and breads. Fruit is the one we admittedly struggle to include in our diet. I think people should just eat whatever they want and I don’t judge other people’s diets. Life is too short to be judgmental against what other people do. And there are too many specialty diets to keep track of. You are right that dishes here in the US seem incomplete without a meat serving. Seems like most meatless dishes feel more like a plate full of sides, or like a sandwich missing any stuff in the middle.

[@iaboiler]

Great comments!!

[@meedwards5]

Wild game and raising your own meat and produce is the way to go IMOHO.

[@JRyan-dz4fd]

I don't comprehend why people that don't eat meat like to "pretend to" with fake formulations that mimic meat .... seems like they are trying to compensate or force themselves into something unnatural ... What logic is there in "saving the planet" if you hinder humanity ... seems like an exploitative misanthropic god complex to ignite the game of politics more and make certain people fat cats at the despair of humanity.

@@meedwards5 Most people live in cities. They've never seen a farm and cannot raise their own meat.

[@riverofblood4362]

Damn your teeth must be strong as hell

[@christopherderrah3294]

Hi Feli, in the intro to this post, you stated that meat consumption in Germany is at an all time low. Does that include 1945-1946? I have heard that in the immediate post war time meat was almost impossible to find for most people.

[@gmalcolms]

my mother stopped eating when I was a kid because of high inflation in the early '70s. there were no "meat alternatives" then - she just ate more vegetables and fish

[@thomasschellberg8213]

I have to take strong exception to the reduction or elimination of meat from the diet. Osteoporosis runs in my mother's family, and I can cite one osteoporosis specialist who states that plant based diets are deficient in certain essential nutrients, particularly vitamin B12. Moreover, this specialist states that seniors in particular are often protein deficient. I would caution those who go to a plant based diet to be very careful to plan their diet so they get essential nutrients, especially B12. This is especially true if your ancestry is northern European (as is mine), where osteoporosis is common. In my case, I will enjoy my pork roast tonight with onions and mushrooms and a good salad. I might even have it with a good German wine (consumed in moderation, of course).

[@kevinkearns7719]

Like people have known forever, having a balanced diet is best. Eat meat, vegetables, fruit, carbs, etc. in a balanced way.

[@derGlasdrache]

B12 is always recommended as a supplement for mixed and plant-based diets, for humans and animals. It is not well known that in a good amount of cases B12 is also supplemented in animal food and there are also protein-rich plants. But I agree that nutrition needs planning, especially with medical conditions.

[@elbee577]

Actually, a diet HIGH in concentrated animal protein is more LIKELY to contribute to “weak bones” (osteoporosis) than a low meat or plant-based diet. B12 as a dietary vitamin nutrient IS essential, and vegans need to obtain it thru non-food sources in general. However, vitamin D & Calcium are more important dietary nutrients when it comes to maintaining bone density & preventing fractures.

[@thomasschellberg8213]

@@elbee577 Consult the u-tube videos of Dr. Doug Lucas under the title of Optimal Bone Health, who strongly promotes a high protein diet and presents evidence the vegetarians who base diets on plant-based protein sources have lower rates of bone density than those who follow a diet with animal-based protein. His findings directly contradict your thesis. Dr. Lucas has a program promoting treatment for low bone density with thousands of subscribers, and I highly recommend his program.

[@thomasschellberg8213]

@@elbee577 Not true, at least according to one expert with an extensive following on KZbin, Dr. Doug Lucas on his platform "Optimal Bone Health" says that vegetarians tend to have low bone density and that a diet with some meat protein is optimal.

[@HamburgerHelperDeath]

Some European countries are basically punishing their own farmers under the guise of climate action. The press isn't covering it as much as they should. I am not talking only meat here but actual agriculture. It's basically short-sighted to hand over control of a country's ability to feed its population, assuming you can always buy from other countries. But then again a lot of countries in Europe gambled on Putin supplying their heating gas, so the EU hasn't been making the greatest decisions lately.

[@josueveguilla9069]

Fun Fact: The EU is a corrupt organization. They’ve always been a corrupt organization.

[@annother3350]

Its an evil globalist plot

[@AndreaPacini-bv1zd]

40% of EU budget goes to farmers, yet they cry cause they cannot get enough EU Farmers are also protected from international competition thanks to incredible high food quality standards as well as tariffs and other bans (GMO bans) But for them is never enough.

[@nickbono8]

I’m American and I hunt. So my meat consumption is about half farm raised and half wild game. I feel better eating the meat my family or I hunt for. For one, I know exactly how that animal lived and where it came from and I had to work for it, and two, it cuts down on the cost for us to eat meat. I’m skeptical on the “healthiness” of these plant based alternatives because of all the processing and weirdness involved in order to make these products edible. For me, buying higher quality farm raised meat when I can, and wild game is the most natural way to get your protein as a meat eater.

[@dpsonnenberg4537]

Thank you for the video. I can't wait for the next show.

[@eliasshakkour2904]

2:06 “And poultry is the category that had the smallest decrease.” According to those stats poultry consumption didn’t decrease; it _increased_ .🤔 Probably because many people are replacing beef and pork with chicken. Not sure why this statistic was misreported.

[@FelifromGermany]

The graphic I showed only showed the numbers for 2012 and then 2022. Compared to the last few years, it decreased. It was just the only graphic I could find that showed the current numbers in a breakdown by meat consumption. But yes, compared to the last few years, poultry consumption, too, has slightly decreased.

[@supersaiyandrawing8153]

Hab dich grade bei Galileo gesehen

[@Magnethelm]

Ich auch, du warst schneller 😂😂😂

[@Joerg79_DE]

Ihr ward beide schneller! 😂 Feli ist wieder zu Hause 😊

[@Magnethelm]

Ich hab sie schon wieder gesehen, ich glaub ich werd Irre

[@hardtimesbbq5265]

Most US vegetarians are actually “carbetarians” eating tons of bread and carbs. Keto and Carnivore are providing big health benefits to Americans and these diets are gaining popularity. Sounds like Germany is a few decades behind in believing red meat is bad for health, bad for environment, etc. Soy in fake meat has terrible estrogen side effects especially for men.

[@JimWVa-2023]

Germany is becoming a nation of soy boys who are allowing their country to be overrun by hostile foreign invaders.

[@kcStranger]

I don't see plant-based alternatives becoming more popular in the US, unless they become cheaper than meat. And with prices trending the other direction (which makes sense with declining production and lower economies of scale), I don't see that happening anytime soon.

[@kevinkearns7719]

And then it will become trendy to eat meat. There will be articles and think pieces about how devastating these processed meat-like food are for health.

[@derGlasdrache]

Plant-based diets must be promoted by politicians and companies (possibly also through taxes), because the moral conscience also depends on financial support and advertisement when you consider how meat is advertised everywhere. Plant-based diets are a trend, yes, but given the population's meat consumption, eating meat is and has always been the bigger trend. Current findings suggest that reducing meat consumption is better in several respects (e.g. health and moral). In Germany, a maximum of 400 g of meat per person per week is recommended.

[@kevinkearns7719]

@@derGlasdrache In terms of health, unless there is specific dietary reason (like Crohn's Disease), a balanced diet is almost always the best (obviously consult with your doctor). Plant-based, Meat-based, etc. it's all just fads. In terms of morality, there is nothing morally wrong with one animal eating another another. This is demonstrated through either moral foundation: Nature (or reason) and Scripture (or faith). All animals consume other living things. The morality of eating of an animal eating another animal is no different than an animal eating plants or plants eating other plants or animals. Both are living beings with souls.

[@derGlasdrache]

@@kevinkearns7719 If there is no moral dilemma in eating other life forms, why do we oppose cannibalism? And why do we shoot animals that attack humans? Because we humans value ourselves more highly. And vegans value animals more highly than plants because plants have neither a nervous system nor a brain, eating them is the lesser evil.

[@derGlasdrache]

​@@kevinkearns7719If there is no moral dilemma in eating other life forms, why do we oppose cannibalism? And why do we shoot animals that severely hurt humans?Because we humans value ourselves more highly. And vegans value animals more highly than plants because plants have neither a nervous system nor a brain, eating them is the lesser evil.

[@LudwigRohf]

Ich erinnere mich noch gut daran, wenn in den 80ern meine Großmutter "wie früher" gekocht hat, es häufig Gerichte gab, in denen Fleisch eine Nebenrolle spielte, wenn überhaupt. Eintöpfe mit etwas Speck drin, Kartoffelpuffer, Griesklößchen-Suppe, Pellkartoffeln mit Quark, weiße Bohnen mit Kartoffeln, Hefebatzen mit Obst ... Solche Gerichte gibts selten in Restaurants - auch nicht in authentisch deutschen. Natürlich gab es dann auch den Sonntagsbraten, der der Star auf deTisch war und die Beilagen spielten dann eine Nebenrolle. Trotzdem war das eine andere Küche, als man sie viele Jahre lang - zumindest seit meiner Jugend - in Deutschland hatte. Da gab's fast täglich größere Mengen Fleisch, entweder als Beiwerk (Nudel mit Hackfleischsauce) oder als "Fleisch mit ...". Hähnchen mit Pommes, Würstchen mit Kartoffelsalat, Frikadellen/ Schnitzel/Fleischkäse/Hähnchennuggets mit ... Wenn ich es hier richig mitbekommen habe, scheint es in den USA ähnlich zu sein. Ich bin froh, manche dieser alten Gerichte noch zu kennen und traditionelle Küche genießen zu können, die nicht hauptsächlich aus Fleisch besteht.

[@Freya_Blue]

I believe a large part is the cost. When you had no options for food or could only the same meal options just ask for without the meat, you saved more money than now when you go somewhere and see food you could eat, but it's so expensive and always the same one option.

[@iheartmusicyeah]

Sorry Feli, on behalf of the American viewers, for the muted response. Some here think good intentions = "agenda"

[@sarakaster]

I went full in on meat substitute products too but kind of ruined my digestion system with that. Those products are so heavily processed...got so much artifical chemicals, E followed by random number, food coloring, artifical taste etc. in them that those are way way more unhealty than just regular meat with salt and pepper.

[@kevinkearns7719]

People are fooled into thinking this stuff is healthier, but its so heavily processed, it's much less healthy. In order to make it taste like anything, they have to pump all sorts of preservatives and a ton of salt.

[@derGlasdrache]

As a counter to your statement, I would say that drugs (medicine) and supplements are highly processed and in many cases (depending on the product) are intended to improve health. While it won't change your experience with processed foods, I would add that E numbers can be anything from healthy to unhealthy, but are generally regulated within an acceptable range. And biological processes are always chemical too, meaning chemical is not the same as bad. In addition, there are substitutes that are barely processed and have only a handful of ingredients, so I agree, one should always check the ingredients.

[@rxlxviii]

People don't realize how important animal protein is. For example, my nephew who for some reason to become a vegan at the age of 3 (which I think was the influence of his day care center) is about 4 inches shorter than the rest of his classmates, even though he is about 1 year older than most of them. And it's not because the father and mother are short. The father 5'!1' and the mother is 5'5". He had genetic advantages at birth as people who are taller get paid more, are likely to get more promotions, are thought to be leaders, etc. but now he'll won't have those advantages anymore because of his vegan lifestyle.

[@ShubhamGupta-hg9md]

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[@dirklell5601]

Hallo Feli, Du machst einen super Kanal! Aber eines verstehe ich im Englischen nicht: Das "U" - Pickap Trak, Börger, Miusik, Wo(u)men - Vielleicht kannst Du das irgentwann auflösen...

[@andyespo13]

Bacon bits are often meat-free. Made with soy flour. Not bacon.

[@georgecarlson1460]

A bit of history from an "old guy" -- meat rationing was in place for much of WW2 and based on my one grandfather's dislike of "old lamb" (read "mutton") there was some impact for WW1. In WW2 it extended to dairy (butter and cheese, maybe milk) as well. While the (Roman) Catholic Church has reduced the requirement for "meatless" Fridays in Lent, I'm still enough Anglo-Catholic that I refrain from meat (excepting seafood and eggs) on both Wednesdays and Fridays in Lent. Fortunately, all the fast food chains compete for the fish sandwich business in Lent!

[@noamto]

Seafood is meat.

[@rxlxviii]

Everyone should eat what they want, but I find it funny when vegans tell me to eat meat substitute products. Why would I eat meat substitute products when they aren't real food but mostly chemicals? I ask those who eat organic food (which is basically a scam) why they are eating organic. Then I tell them to read the labels of meat substitute products. In the meantime, animal protein is up in Asian countries and the younger generation tower in height where I would say they average about 4-6 inches taller than Western young men. Plant based products are good in moderation, but they are mostly estrogen producting foods even in protein plant based products. Men need testosterone building foods which are found in animals. And their life expectancies are increasing while the West's life expectancy is decreasing.

[@hankfrank2436]

Just because things are trending doesn't always necessarily mean they are good..

[@persephone213]

As an American vegan, this is making me want to visit Germany. 🇩🇪 ❤ As a fellow Cincinnatian, I recommend Rooted Juicery, Melt Revival, Happy Chicks Bakery, and Harmony Plant Fare for good vegetarian and vegetarian options.

[@passatboi]

Germany is an enlightened country and Germans understand meat is unsustainable and horrible for the environment - aside from being cruel. I hope more of my fellow Americans go vegan. 🌱 I did years ago and have never looked back.

[@JohnGruber-di3cw]

I'm an American & mostly a carnivore because veggies aren't much more than water & contaminated with insecticides that defeat their purpose. The only veggies that I consider healthy are beets,potatoes,sweet potatoes, & carrots. The price of veggies also skyrocketed & they're about as expensive as meat per pound. Makes 0 sense to me.

[@Dave_Parrott]

You're livin' good, homeboy!

[@Nina_Star2000]

I am German and find this all so silly. Things like iron and b12 deficiency come to mind when you skip your meat intake for weeks. Plant based products have too many added ingredients and are not healthy. Defeats the purpose. Why not source your meat from sources that use grass fed and grass finished cows? Not saying every meal needs meat but once or twice a week seems doable.

[@maritaruter9956]

Unser jüngster Sohn heiratet morgen. Unter den 93 Gästen sind 15 Vegetarier und 2 Veganer. Es wird für sie in der Gaststätte eine Kürbiscremesuppe, viel Gemüse geben, frische Salate, Steinpilzravioli, Rosmarinkartoffeln und hausgemachte Gemüseschnitzel auf Basis von Pilzen und Schwarzwurzeln. Nachmittags nach der Trauung wird eine Freundin unserer zukünftigen Schwiegertochter zum Kaffee Cupcakes backen und es sind auch glutenfreie und vegane dabei. Seit 18 Jahren bin auch ich Vegetarierin, vermeide aber industriell verarbeitete vegetarische Produkte, bereite alles vollwertig selber zu. Der KZbin-Kanal " Wurzelwunder " zeigt hier tolle Videos rund um das Thema vollwertig Leben.

[@mcgee227]

The big lie of about meat. Meat is healthy and all the lies about it needs to stop

[@may_beck6224]

German resident here : what you didnt mention is that there is a lot of pressure to eat that way its not quite at stigma proportions but soon I think it will be and lets face it the companys that produce all of the meat replacements all benefit greatly and the advertising for it all is everywhere ! which adds more pressure to conform.

[@nya_akitsu]

Hast du wirklich das Gefühl dich so ernähren zu müssen? Tatsächlich ist das bei mir manchmal andersherum, dass ich unbedingt mehr Fleisch essen muss, aber das ist glaube ich auch mehr wegen meiner Verwandtschaft. Ich sehe auch mehr, dass Leute es Anderen nicht abschreiben wollen sich so zu ernähren wie sie wollen.

[@PeterHofmann-e1b]

We Germans LOVE our MEAT!!!!! 😍😍😍

[@JRyan-dz4fd]

The title makes it seem that Germans don't eat any meat at all ... that is how gossip and stereotypes are born 😕

[@BadTwin25]

Nö..

[@Harry-Hartmann]

Genau so ist es

[@rickfritz3145]

As a senior citizen on social security, I now rarely eat meat because it has become too expensive.

[@jadeh2699]

You will probably live longer for it.

[@collsbecker]

I was born a vegetarian and still am. I'm sure it's easier when you don't know what you're missing. I don't eat meat substitutes but if they encourage anyone to try out plant-based food, that's great. Excellent and very informative video!

[@noamto]

Every person eats plant based foods, what is there to encourage?

[@josueveguilla9069]

@@noamtoCitation needed. I’m not "every person".

[@frankperkin124]

Not eating meat to combat climate change? I have to laugh !

[@gregoryPurpura]

Those cow farts add up !

[@frankperkin124]

Do you really believe that woke nonsense?

[@zachariahtaylor7811]

Sounds like Germany is on the continual downfall. Sad to hear.

[@nunyabiz012]

It has been since the left/green government took over.

[@nunyabiz012]

It’s sad that Feli keeps hiding my comments. It is true that the current situation in Germany is completely due to left wing politics. You can hide it, you can ignore it, but it doesn’t change the reality of the situation

[@stephenfisher3721]

Near the end of his life, Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) followed a vegetarian diet. It is not clear when or why he adopted it, since some accounts of his dietary habits prior to the Second World War indicate that he consumed meat as late as 1937. In 1938, Hitler's doctors put him on a meat-free diet, and his public image as a vegetarian was fostered; from 1942, he self-identified as a vegetarian. Personal accounts from people who knew Hitler and were familiar with his diet indicate that he did not consume meat as part of his diet during this period, as several contemporaneous witnesses-such as Albert Speer (in his memoirs, Inside the Third Reich)-noted that Hitler used vivid and gruesome descriptions of animal suffering and slaughter at the dinner table to try to dissuade his colleagues from eating meat. An examination carried out by French scientists on a fragment of Hitler's skull in 2018 found no traces of meat fibre in the tartar on Hitler's teeth. Source: Wikipedia

[@hermspahn]

Wow! He worried about the treatment of animals and then did what he did? Just another reason to keep eating meat.God bless America!

[@alansmith4748]

Your comment makes no sense

[@stephenfisher3721]

@@alansmith4748 Logically, we would expect that someone who does not eat out of compassion for animals would be a kind and loving person; perhaps even on a higher moral level than meat eaters. The stereotype for Germans held by many Americans is that Germans are fat and always stuffing their faces with various kinds of meat, especially pork sausage. So it is very surprising to learn that Germans of today are eating less meat out of choice, not forced by lack of money. For many people around the world, especially those of a certain age, hearing "German" brings up images of Adolf Hitler. Certainly, Germany today is not the Germany of Hitler but at one time, the majority of Germans adored and idolized Hitler. Today few would praise Hitler as a kind and compassionate loving soul knowing the death and destruction he brought to the world, even to his own people. It is therefore confusing that Hitler was a vegetarian for moral reasons. It is a perversion of morality to place animals above humans. You are right that Hitler made no sense. It also made no sense that so many Germans blindly followed a mad man.

[@josueveguilla9069]

@@hermspahnAgree 100%

[@josueveguilla9069]

@@alansmith4748How so?

[@devinneg]

Unfortunately, the US is very big on ultra processed foods and meat at every meal. And if you don't eat that way, you're almost looked down on. I was vegan for a while but found it hard because options were limited, and it was really expensive to buy meat substitutes. It's quite expensive to eat healthy in the US. And with inflation, buying even the low quality meat is getting hard to justify.

[@ktmanderscheid]

I was a pescatarian for the last few years, but recently went back to being a flexatarian. Even in southern California, when going out to eat with friends, it can be frustrating avoiding meat. Sometimes there's only one or two vegetarian options and sometimes it just feels like an afterthought. So now I'll eat meat occasionally, but it's usually only when i go out to eat or special occasions.

[@travelator3035]

I was raised a vegetarian until high school and pursued a flexitarian path since. You can survive in America as a vegetarian but you can’t engage in American food culture as a vegetarian.

[@Mautiks]

Refusing to eat meat is unnatural. If you want to choose to ingest artificial sources of protein or take in less protein and remain weak, then that is your choice. I’m glad I’m from a culture that allows men to be men. This recent trend is disturbing, and should be countered heavily.

[@FelifromGermany]

I think it's pretty disturbing to care about what other people eat :) I personally don't like meat. I don't think this affects your life in any way.

[@Mautiks]

@@FelifromGermany It does affect my life though. It affects the price of beef when there are laws designed to limit beef production. Also, the EU has started implementing the addition of insects into bread products in order to raise people’s protein intake. I don’t want to be eating insects, as some are toxic to the human body in the long-term. Imagine caring about what others eat so much that you try to ban their production of their preferred food source, and then force them to eat insects instead…

[@FelifromGermany]

Literally nobody is forced to eat insects 🫠 You can eat whatever you want.

[@Mautiks]

@@FelifromGermany Not yet. But the decision made by national governments inside the EU to approve the sale of bread laced with protein additives sourced from crushed insects is just the start. Soon, there will be government subsidies to ensure this product persists. Then there will be heavy taxes, tariffs, and penalties on the sale of natural breads and beef. It is clear that the EU loves to interfere in the markets, especially when it comes to food products. Right now, there are no less than five EU states that have approved the sale of bread laced with insect protein. For now, there are options. In the near future, those options will disappear, as we’ve seen with many other products (firearms, gasoline-powered motor vehicles, open-flame stoves and ovens, certain types of refrigeration appliances, etc.) I am old enough and wise enough to see where this is headed. And that is why I believe it must be countered heavily.

[@BadTwin25]

@@Mautiksman be man😂😂 you pay someone to kill a animal that only want to live in peace. A Real man protects the innocent and helpless.. I am a 2,10m big Man and when we go with you logic I have the right to eat you because I am stronger than you. That’s stupid!

[@michaelrosel1951]

I feel sorry for you. You move to Amerrica and then deny yourself hambergurs. So sad.