Vegetarian/vegan fact of the day!
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Over half of the water in the U.S. is used to grow feed for livestock.
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Vegetarian/vegan fact of the day!
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On average, vegetarians and vegans live six to 10 years longer than meat-eaters.
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Veg fact of the day
To add to the fact of the day post: the 10 billion farm animals that die every year only account for the United States, and not the rest of the world. Imagine just how many are killed all over the WORLD!
Vegetarian/vegan fact of the day!
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45% of the total land in the U.S. is used to raise animals for food or to grow crops to feed those animals.
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Vegetarian/vegan fact of the day!
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The first book promoting veganism by a credentialed Western medical authority was The McDougall Plan. It was published by Dr. John McDougall in 1983.
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Vegetarian/vegan fact of the day!
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Research has shown that a low-fat vegetarian diet is the single most effective way to stop the progression of coronary artery disease or prevent it altogether. Vegetarianism has also been linked to a decreased risk of developing kidney stones, obesity, gallstones, and diabetes.
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According to United Nations scientists, meat and fish consumption contributes about 40% more greenhouse gases than all of the world’s transportation systems. Meat and fish consumption is also one of the leading causes of land degradation, air and water pollution, and water shortages.
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Starbucks now provides vegan cookies! They are sold under the Lucy’s cookies brand. There are four Lucy’s flavors: Cinnamon Thin, Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, and Sugar. All the cookies are animal-friendly, vegan-friendly, and allergy-friendly. In addition to providing soy milk options, Starbucks also provides fruit and nut bars, granola, and fruit snacks!
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Vegetarian/vegan fact of the day!
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The Greek mathematician Pythagoras was a vegetarian, and most vegetarians were called “Pythagoreans” before the term “vegetarian” was coined. In the mid-1800s, the British Vegetarian Society created the word vegetarian, in reference to individuals who abstained from consuming meat and fish products.
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