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A recent report has the world talking about the safety of eating veggie burgers because of possible contamination among several popular brands that may contain hexane, a harsh pollutant that is listed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as “hazardous”.

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Today is the 40th annual celebration of Earth Day, a day to be aware of how our everyday life choices can affect the health of the world we live in. More than one billion people in 190 countries will take some kind of action for Earth Day and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) suggests one in particular: go meat-free for (at least) one day.

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When I first tried eating vegetarian more than 10 years ago, appropriate foods were very hard to find. In the small Southern town where I lived, there were not much offerings for meat substitutes, for example, and nothing for dairy alternatives. Thankfully today, many large supermarkets understand the wants and needs of many of their patrons and offer more brands for vegetarians, allergy-sufferers, diabetics, and those just wishing to be more health conscious.

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At first glance, a diet lacking in meat and dairy may not seem appropriate for people with diabetes because it would seem to be too high in carbohydrates. Recent studies on a vegan diet published in the journal Diabetes Care beg to differ with that theory.

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No diet or lifestyle plan can completely eliminate the risk of developing any type of cancer, but a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has found that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy grains may be associated with a higher rate of ovarian cancer survival.

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Most Irish dishes are simple affairs, using basic ingredients such as potatoes. The potato was introduced into Ireland in the 16th century and eventually became the staple crop of the region. Meat was not a large part of many people’s meals because it was generally considered a luxury for the most affluent until the late 19th century.

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One of the first questions almost every new vegetarian is asked has to do with getting enough protein by only eating plant foods. Meat is not the only source of protein, and it is a misconception that vegetarian diets cannot meet a person’s daily requirement for all of the essential amino acids.

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