Bottom line? If it’s weight loss you’re after, saying bye-bye to meat isn't necessarily the way to go and may even set you up for more food-based difficulties. But if it's about saving animals or resources or something you really care about, just make sure you get your protein, iron, and all the other "goods" found in meat somewhere else. Be informed, be healthy, and most of all honor your body.

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