... are starving while farming cash crops to send abroad. A plant-based diet would reduce our reliance on a system of trade that is harmful to the global poor.' Freston, in her book, "Veganist," argues that everyone should switch from an animal to a plant based diet. Human beings have the ability to make good food choices that will not only keep ... the people are being fed a disastrous diet based on animal products, whether they like it or choose it," Joanne Stepaniak writes in the "Vegan Sourcebook." She further notes that one of the most important actions we can take to support oppressed...

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