Going meat-free can make a huge difference. Studies show that vegetarians are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds … - Ingrid Newkirk

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Effective immediately, we will only pursue phone calls that are two steps removed from a number associated with a terrorist organization instead of three.

Ingrid Newkirk

Going meat-free can make a huge difference. Studies show that vegetarians are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters and that a vegetarian diet reduces our risk of heart disease by 40 percent and adds seven or more years to our lifespan.

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