I consider both industrial meat production and veganism to be sub-optimal across all dimensions. I've recently jumped into this growing niche market for more sustainable and ethical meat. It's a little more pricey, unless you buy in bulk (e.g. 1/4 to full cow at a time), but I think it's worth it in the end.

I'm looking to share sources of info and network of producers/farms in this regard. Allan Savory has the Savory Institute which I found to be a good start. Though FYI there have been back-and-forth essays written about the criticism and defense of these practices (too many to post here but easy to find in the two above links).

I found one local family-operated farm that practices e.g. "organic" (in this case no herb/pest/fungi-cide) farming (crops for the animals), legitimate free-roaming chickens and sustainable land management that allows soil and ecology equilibration (reducing fertilizer use and subsequent runoff). Plus, buying and directly supporting local farmers and ranchers is always a plus!

EDIT: I foresee this thread being hijacked towards a discussion about how "meat is bad" and how we eat too much meat etc. I am being narrow here because I want to be pragmatic, rather than opine on global economics and dietary needs.

I've been making an effort to eat healthier but sometimes putting in the effort is hard--especially when tough life situations arise.

What are some foods and recipes I can have on hand that are dead simple yet nutritious?

Below are some guidelines of what I'm looking for. I'm open to any ideas, but the main feature is that it has to be EASY:

• No prep or very low prep
  • If prep is needed, can be made in a large batch and stored as individual servings
• Few ingredients
• Prepackaged foods are an option (so if there's a great protein bar out there or something I'm totally open to it)
• Instant pot is a cooking option (so if you've got any good pressure cooker dump recipes, let me have them!)

Any recommendations?