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The Bottom Line
When you’re choosing which foods to eat, it is important not only to consider the impact that those foods will have on your health but also the impact that they’re having on the planet. It is crucial that we as consumers make responsible choices to ensure that our planet- and all the organisms upon it- continue to thrive for future generations.
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