Did you know that all the grains used to feed the livestock could feed a population of 8 billion people, and could solve the world's starvation problem? Lowering meat consumption or going vegetarian/vegan could solve so many health problems we have in this country, especially the obesity epidemic. Did you also know that the San Joaquin Valley ranks as one of the most polluted areas in the whole country not only due to the major freeways/highways that run through it, but also do to the methane gas the many cows release when they fart? Pretty gross if you ask me. From all the knowledge I have gained thus far from my formal education and from other very knowledgeable educated people in the health care industry, I am happy that I am a vegetarian not only for health benefits but for the beneficence of myself and the future populations of this world. Knowledge is power. Do research. Talk to people. Read a book. Many of the increases in diseases in this country are mainly due to th! e food that we consume. Chronic diseases begin formatting in your early 20's, many people wont see the effects of their choices till later on in life. As for my self, I plan on taking care of my body. The choice is yours. Read labels of processed foods you eat that come in packages. Most of the chemical preservatives and artificial ingredients Ive made in my chemistry labs (before studying nursing I was a Chemistry major). Boy have those chemistry classes opened my eyes... -Claudia CGB Galan
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