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Chapter 23: Ten Plant-Based Foods That Boost Your Immunity. . . . . 307
Garlic.............................................................................................................. 307
Onions............................................................................................................ 308
Ginger............................................................................................................. 308
Cayenne......................................................................................................... 308
Squash............................................................................................................ 309
Kale................................................................................................................. 309
Citrus Fruits................................................................................................... 309
Green Tea...................................................................................................... 310
Miso Soup...................................................................................................... 310
Mushrooms................................................................................................... 310

Chapter 24: Ten Plant-Based Beauty Treatments

to Use on Your Skin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Avocado......................................................................................................... 311
Coconut.......................................................................................................... 312
Raw Honey..................................................................................................... 312
Lemon Juice................................................................................................... 313
Apple-Cider Vinegar..................................................................................... 313
Strawberries.................................................................................................. 314
Bananas.......................................................................................................... 314
Almonds and Oats........................................................................................ 314
Olive Oil......................................................................................................... 315
Aloe Vera....................................................................................................... 315

Chapter 25: Ten Bad Things about Eating Meat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Meat Production Wastes NaturalResources............................................ 317
Meat Isnt asRich inNutrients asPlants................................................... 318
Animals Are Fed Poor-Quality Feed........................................................... 319
Meat Is Acidic................................................................................................ 320
Meat Is Loaded withToxins........................................................................ 320
Meat Is High inSaturated Fat...................................................................... 320
Eating Meat Can Increase Your Risk forCancer and Osteoporosis....... 321
Eating Meat Impacts Climate Change......................................................... 321
Eating Meat Is Cruel..................................................................................... 321
The Meat Industry Is Getting Worse.......................................................... 322

Index........................................................................ 323