• ArmchairAce1944
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    14 hours ago

    Beans were once seen as poverty food. In the great depression at least. They were the Ramen noodles of that era.

    • Washedupcynic@lemmy.ca
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      13 hours ago

      Protein, plus fiber, plus complex carbohydrates. What’s not to love? Plus it makes a smaller environmental impact compared to farming poultry or larger animals. It was mind blowing to hear rags like the WSJ demonize the younger generation for eating avocado toast; it’s a fucking cheap meal. Avocados were like $1 a pop and are a good source of fiber and health fat. I can’t wait for rags like the WSJ to start publishing articles like, “How dare the poors waste money on eating!”

      • rbos@lemmy.ca
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        2 hours ago

        Yeah, avocados imported into Canada are expensive but if they grow near you I can see them being stupid cheap.