tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521461115196530599.post5578244379515579318..comments2023-07-20T11:49:35.977+01:00Comments on Low Carbon Lifestyle: Sunday 22nd February 09Compost Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10270806060748616269noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521461115196530599.post-31400495610282847682009-02-24T12:05:00.000+00:002009-02-24T12:05:00.000+00:00I didn't know that bullfrogs farted, but yes, if y...I didn't know that bullfrogs farted, but yes, if you have a higher fibre diet, you may indeed pass more wind.<BR/><BR/>However, measurements show that a human with an exceptionally flatulent disposition might pass up to 20 litres a day, this a mix of carbon dioxide, methane and a few other gases.<BR/><BR/>If you look at an average beef or dairy animal, a cow, bullock, etc, they burp out perhaps 500 ltres/day of methane, so if you are worried about contributing to the greenhouse effect, reduce your consumption of meat and dairy, especially ruminant meat, beef and lamb/mutton.<BR/><BR/>The lowest carbon diet is vegan, using locally grown fruit, veg, nuts and grains, and in season.<BR/>Vegetarianism (I'm vegetarian) has a slightly higher impact, but the fewer animal products consumed, the lower the overall impact.<BR/>John (trying to work out who the farty frog might be!)Compost Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270806060748616269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521461115196530599.post-3108898949561564592009-02-23T23:07:00.000+00:002009-02-23T23:07:00.000+00:00I'm eating an incredibly healthy diet and I'm fart...I'm eating an incredibly healthy diet and I'm farting like a bullfrog - is this normal with a high fruit and veg diet?<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com