1. Vegetarians live an average of seven years longer than meat eaters.
2. It’s heart healthy. Meat is full of saturated fats, which causes cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States.
3. It’s good for your pocket too! Replacing meats with vegetables and fruits on your shopping list saves an average of $4,000 a year.
4. Your tatas will thank you. The International Journal of Cancer has done a study that concluded that red meat is strongly associated with breast cancer.
5. Meat is full of toxins. Giving it up and replacing it with healthy alternatives like fruits, vegetables, and other, natural protein sources is the first step in most body detoxifying programs.

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