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Mar 2023
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"Forks Over Knives": Is a Vegetarian Die...

AUBREY GORDON & MICHAEL HOBBES
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A viral documentary says a "whole foods plant-based diet" will prevent heart disease and cure cancer. But once we look into the MEAT of the matter will we find factual CREAM of the crop or will we cry FOWL? (we're so sorry) Thanks to Katherine Flegal for helping Mike with this episode! Support us: Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintena ... Show More
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