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Is there any benefits to being a vegetarian compared to not being one?
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Yes: There are benefits to limiting meat and dairy, but your body does need vitamin b12, so in addition to eating mostly plant based foods, you should add wild fish like salmon, halibut, trout, sardines, and herring to your diet.
Answered 3/9/2013
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Yes: Studies show that eating a diet rich in whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits and vegetables provides protection against chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Answered 3/22/2013
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