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Is a plant based diet healthier for you?

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Yes!: Assuming someone gets all of the fat and protein and vitamins they need, yes. Plenty of studies have shown that vegetarians live longer and suffer fewer diseases.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/14/2015

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