This video will be even more upsetting if you don’t eat meat because there’s nothing in this video that you don’t know already.
Thanks to my wife, I don’t eat meat very-often these days. She hasn’t eaten it in years, and her influence is showing in our cooking and meal prep.
Try eating meat less often. Have a vegetarian or vegan meal once a week at first. When you realise you’re not missing out, have meat less often! You don’t need to give it up entirely. Unless you want to.
What struck me most about the Kurzgesagt video was how it laid bare the reality of animal suffering in the meat industry. They didn’t sugarcoat it. Most animals we consume live in truly horrible conditions, not for better meat quality but simply for cheaper prices. Meat is cheaper now than it was for our parents. The video breaks down the situation by animal type, chickens, pigs, and cows, and shows the specific challenges each faces in industrial farming.
The most eye-opening part? Often, we could avoid most of this suffering by paying just a bit more – sometimes only pennies per meal. That’s a small price for significantly reducing animal torture while still enjoying meat occasionally.
Remember, this isn’t about perfection or judgment. Every meat-free meal makes a difference. Whether you’re doing it for ethical reasons, environmental concerns, or health benefits, reducing meat consumption is a personal journey.
Have you tried reducing your meat intake? What vegetarian dishes have surprised you with their deliciousness? I’d love to hear your experiences in the comments below. I cooked a delicious sweet corn butter masala today that was mildly spicy, but rich in flavour and very filling.
