GM
Old Anon here
I was raised as a druid, before most even realized we existed. The Tolkien books were people's only understanding of such
I was taught
Humans convert sunlight into lifeforce
Plants are solar collectors trees are solar batteries burn them to release the energy
Beef, meats are concentrated plants thus dense solar energy. "Food" has been corrupted to break that process.
Agreed if it didn't exist 200 yes ago…