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Is a Vegetarian Diet Right For You?

Robyn Flipse
May 16, 2008 - 10:05am.
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Everyone’s considered getting on the vegetarian bandwagon at some point in their lives. It can be good for your health and for the planet’s and kind to your wallet, too. But if you’re toying with the idea of dining in the Garden of Eden, or have already taken the plunge, there are some things you should know before packing away your steak knives for good.
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