Chest freezers were often kept in garages and other cold places and worked efficiently (and economically) by not having to fight central heating temperatures. I have read your column for years, and been impressed with the clear explanations you normally provide.
Amino acids are found in animal sources such as meats, milk, fish, and eggs. They are also found in plant sources such as soy, beans, legumes, nut butters, and some grains (such as wheat germ and quinoa). You do not need to eat animal products to get all the protein you need in your diet.
Trust me, you do not need meat to survive. There are other great (and much healthier) protein sources. After cutting out poultry, pork, and red meat from my diet, my digestive functioning improved considerably. How to Meet Your Protein Needs without Meat------I've been transitioning back to eating no meat.