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9 Facts That Might Convince You To Give Up Meat Forever

Ever since since Miley came out as vegan and the federal government started recommending plant-based diets, we’ve been wondering whether it’s worth trying to cut back on the meat -- especially today, World Vegetarian Day, which kicks off October's World Vegetarian Month.

We did some research and learned some pretty shocking things about farm animals and the meat industry:

If you do decide to cut back on meat for the rest of the month there are still tons of crazy-delicious foods to try. Just remember to make sure you're eating the right stuff for adequate nutrition. Contrary to popular belief, vegetarians cannot live on PB&J and Cheetos alone!