There is no doubt that some plant food, such as oatmeal, is more economical than meat, and superior to it in regard to both mechanical and mental performance. Such food, moreover, taxes our digestive organs decidedly less, and, in making us more contented and sociable, produces an amount of good difficult to estimate.
Interpretation
Plant-based foods like oatmeal are cost-effective and beneficial for both physical and mental performance.
In this quote, Nikola Tesla emphasizes the advantages of plant-based foods, particularly oatmeal, over meat. He points out that these foods are not only more economical but also enhance our physical and mental well-being, reduce the strain on our digestive systems, and promote a sense of contentment and sociability, suggesting that their benefits are profound but hard to quantify.
In practice
During a nutrition seminar, one might quote Tesla to highlight the benefits of plant-based diets.
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