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Benefits

	The proposed benefits of vegetarian eating has long been a controversial subject. The verdict seems to be that it can be healthy if care is taken in making appropriate food choices.

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01. Vegetarian diet a good alternative
Some studies show that vegetarians suffer less from heart disease, some cancers, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, and that they live longer than meat eaters.
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02. 10 interesting vegetarian facts
Thought you knew everything there is to know about the vegetarian diet? These few facts may surprise you.
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