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Article: The argument for a vegetarian diet part one.
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- Townsend Letter
- Article date:
- May 1, 2009
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In recent decades, vegetarianism has shed its image as an offbeat lifestyle choice and attracted many Americans who want to take advantage of the benefits offered by plant-based eating. These people are adopting a vegetarian diet to improve their health, avoid the chemicals used in animal foods, reduce food costs, conserve natural resources, adhere to religious disciplines, and respect animal life. More than 7 million Americans now eat a vegetarian diet for these reasons and others.
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Despite these gains, the US remains a leading consumer of meat; and the rationale for vegetarian eating must continue to be made to the American ...