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YOUR CHOICE


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You may have already seen how animals

are treated on todays factory farms. You

may even have seen how they are killed

in slaughterhouses. You probably dont like

seeing those pictures and videos. Why?

Youre a kind and decent person. You dont

want others to suffer unnecessarily.

More and more people like you are

choosing to leave chicken, fish and other

animals off their plates. According to U.S.

News and World Report, one out of every

seven college students has stopped eating

meat. Thats over 3 million students in theU.S. alone. Many others are cutting back

on the amount of meat they eat.

Of course, the choice is up to you. Whether

you decide to cut out meat entirely or just

cut back, you can make a big difference for

the world at every meal.

CHANGE IS GOOD


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I started off by just not eating

chicken. It was an easy change that

spared dozens of animals each year.

Its not about being perfect, its about

doing what you can.

Kira Svirsky, Metro State University

I always liked meat when I wasgrowing up. But after I found out how

farm animals are treated, that was it.

No more meat for me. My taste buds

werent worth the torture. My life

didnt change, I just felt healthier and

glad to not be a part of that cruelty.

Constance Li, Rutgers University

I gave myself a few months to

learn what meat-free meals I

liked and where to get them.

I eat so much delicious food

now, the dining halls have plenty

of options. And almost every

restaurant I go to with my friends

has at least one vegetarian meal.

Phil Letten, Michigan State

Te number of college students whoidentify themselves as vegetarian has risen

by 50 percent since 2005, and the number ofvegan students has more than doubled.

The Yale Daily News, February 22, 2013


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Male chicks like Kevin are killed by beingdropped into a giant grinding machine.

Kevin is one lucky boy. He was bred by

the egg industry, but like all male chickens

he cant lay eggs. Male chicks like Kevin

are typically killed by being tossed alive

into a giant grinding machine. Thankfully,

Kevin was rescued and is now living out

his life at an animal sanctuary.

Like all chickens, Kevin has a unique

personality. Studies show that chicks

like Kevin are able to count as high as

ten. They have a sense of time, and they

anticipate the future: they will give up a

small reward now to get a larger one later.

Many of the nations most routineanimal farming practices would be illegalif perpetrated against cats and dogs.Jonathan Lovvorn, Chief Counsel, The Humane Society of the United States

MEET KEVIN


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Chickens raised for meat spend their entire

lives packed in a massive warehouse. They

have been bred to grow so fast that by the

time they are one month old it hurts to walk.They are in constant pain, and spend most of

their time lying on the ground.

Egg-laying hens spend every minute of their

lives packed in feces-filled cages. The cages

are so small, hens can barely turn around and

cannot spread their wings.

When chickens get sick, they are clubbed

on the head with a metal rod or left to suffer

to death. At the slaughterhouse, they are

electrocuted and then have their throats slit. If

they avoid the blade as many birds do they

will drown in a tank of scalding hot water.


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In Compassion, by the Pound: The Economics of Farm Animal Welfare,economists

Norwood & Lusk found that when people eat less meat, factory farms raise and kill

fewer animals. Here are the number of individuals you can help spare each year:

21 chickens like Tilly,

and even more if youalso cut out eggs

Several farm-raised fish

likeCalvin

and dozens of wild fish

1 pig like Bob Harper

1 cow likeMeghan

1 turkey likeClaire

MEET THE ONES YOU SPARE


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Fishes like Calvin have long-term

memories, and are smart enough to

learn tricks. (You can see videos atFish-School.com.) Like all farm animals,

fish are badly abused - they just dont

have the vocal cords to scream.

About half of the fish that are eaten do

not come from the wild. They are raised

in small, crowded pools that can beso filthy up to a third die from disease.

Teyre like floating pig farms...Disease andparasites [on fish farms] run rampant.

The Los Angeles Times, Fish Farms Become Feedlots of the Sea

Because they are stressed by the

crowding, fish sometimes bite off the

fins, tails, and eyes of other fish.

Fish who are pulled out of the water

suffocate as their gills collapse. It can

take up to ten minutes before they die.

When they are dragged up from deep

in the ocean, their eyes bulge and

their stomachs turn inside out from thechange in pressure.

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In 2009, a farm worker in Pennsylvania found

a pig, named Emily (above), had figured

out how to escape from her cage. But Emily

didnt just sit and enjoy her freedom. She went

around unlatching the doors of other cages.

Co-workers said this happened often; whenone pig learned to escape, she usually tried to

show other pigs how to do the same.

Emily and other pigs dream when they sleep.

They are friendly and social, and they rub their

noses together with close friends. Because they

are so intelligent smarter even than cats anddogs they go crazy from being confined. Some

repeatedly bite the metal cage bars until their

teeth shatter. Others get depressed and lie on

the filthy floor without moving. At just six months

old, pigs like Emily are electrocuted or shot in

the head with a metal rod. Pigs who dont die

immediately are drowned alive in scalding water.

MEET EMILY


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Pigs in tiny crates suffer beyond

anything most of us can easily

imagine. Tey are unable even to turn

around for weeks at a time, so that

their muscles and bones deteriorate.

And these extremely social and

intelligent animals lose their minds

from being denied any social or

psychological stimulation at all.

On behalf of compassionate people

everywhere, I implore you to help

end the needless suffering.

Ryan Gosling, Actor

So our animals cant turn around for the 2.5

years they are in the stalls...I dont know whoasked the sow if she wanted to turn around.

Dave Warner,Director of Communications,National Pork Producers Council

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A BETTER YOU

I realized how absurd thenotion of needing meat in

the diet was. From that pointon, I never looked back...

View it as a positive changeand look forward to all of the

new amazing, healthy, anddelicious foods you can eat.

Mac Danzig,UFC Fighter

Replacing chicken, fish, and other

meat with animal-free foods is also

great for you. You can have more

energy, look better, and avoid certain

diseases. The Academy of Nutrition

and Dietetics states that eating

vegetarian has many health benefits.

People who cut out chicken, fish, and

other meat have less body fat. Theyhave lower rates of heart disease

and diabetes, and lower levels of

cholesterol and blood pressure.

Vegetarian diets are higher in

antioxidants and many phytochemicals

that are thought to play a part in

preventing chronic illnesses. And it just

feels good to minimize your support of

animal suffering.


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DOING IT RIGHTTo feel awesome, make sure you include high-protein foods like beans, peanuts,

veggie burgers, and animal-free sausages and lunch meats. Iron is high in plant-based

diets and eating vitamin C at meals helps you absorb it. Consider a multivitamin withB12 to cover your bases. Remember that ditching meat is not about being perfect,

but starting where you can and sticking with it.

As a medical doctor,I consider adopting aplant-based diet to be

one of the most importantthings someone can do toprevent the leading causesof disease.

Dr. Michael Greger,

NutritionFacts.org

I lift five days a week, and Ive

added muscle since going vegetarian.

Getting enough protein is easy. Beans,

lentils, nuts, plant-based meats, tofu,

whole grains, and dairy-free protein

shakes and bars are all great sources

of protein.

Brandon Williams, Temple University

Ive always been low on iron, even

when I ate meat. So I make sure to

eat foods with plenty of iron. Beans,

dark leafy greens, and whole grains

like oatmeal and wheat are filled with

iron. Tere are also iron supplements

out there if you need them.

Gunita Singh, Boston University


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On the go? Dont worry! Many restaurant chains

have meat-free items on the menu. Chipotle features

a vegetarian burrito with black beans and savory

guacamole. The Olive Garden offers pasta dishes,

salads, and soups. Taco Bell boasts fresca style

bean burritos, seven layer burritos, and chalupas.Subway and Quiznos sell fresh vegetable subs.

Dennys has a vegan burger, fries, and more.

Most international restaurants have tasty options

without meat. You can chow down on Mexican

vegetarian burritos, Chinese tofu and vegetable

stir-fries, Italian pasta plates, Middle Eastern falafelsandwiches, and a variety of Indian dishes.

At a restaurant with nothing good on the menu?

Most chefs are happy to make something special.

To find the restaurants near you with the very best

vegetarian options, visit www.VegGuide.org.

EATING OUT


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BREAKFAST

Delicious breakfast options at almost

every dining hall include cereal, bagels,

granola, oatmeal, toast, muffins, and fruit.

LUNCH AND DINNER

For lunch or dinner, keep your eyes

peeled for some fresh vegetable subs or

sandwiches with a side of chips, savory

stir-fried vegetables on a bed of rice,

bean burritos packed with salsa and

guacamole, colorful salads, pasta withtangy marinara sauce, baked potatoes

with salt and pepper, hearty lentil soup,

or quick and easy peanut butter and

jelly sandwiches.

SNACKS

Grabbing a snack to take with you?

Pick up a granola bar, mixed nuts, a

bag of chips or pretzels, or a piece

of fruit.

SPECIALTY DISHES

Aside from the meat-free foods you

already know and love, many dining

halls also offer special vegan or

vegetarian options. These include

savory tofu stir-fry, spicy Indian curries,juicy veggie burgers with lettuce,

tomato, and onion, and other plant-

based meats.

You already eat lots of meat-free food. So keep filling your plate with the stuff you

know and love!

DINING ON CAMPUS


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Every supermarket has the basic (and cheap) meat-

free foods you already eat. These include pasta,rice, cereals, bagels, nuts, beans, fruit, vegetables,

bread, granola bars, snacks, and more.

Most supermarkets also carry protein-packed

vegetarian meats. Some products taste better than

others, so try a few to see which ones you like.

Great brands include Tofurky, Gardein, Lightlifeand Boca. They are also really convenient just

warm and serve in minutes.

Visit the refrigerated shelves that line the

produce section of your grocery store. There

youll find animal-free deli meats, ground beef

crumble, hot dogs, chicken strips, and more.In the frozen foods section look for veggie

burgers, burritos, and animal-free chicken

patties, breakfast sausages, and more. The

dairy section carries soy milk and almond milk.

GETTING GROCERIES


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The choice to replace meat with something

better is up to you. Its a choice to put

your beliefs into action for a better you

and a better world.

First, decide on a change that will workfor you. Maybe your plan is to just cut out

chicken to start. (Cutting out chicken will

spare 21 animals a year from misery.)

Or maybe your plan is to not eat meat at

breakfast or lunch. Once youve decided

what will work for you, just get started!

Helpful resources can be found at

OpposeCruelty.com, or text your

name & address to (774) 526-5785to get a free guide in the mail.

Congratulations on joining the

millions of people who have chosen a

compassionate diet!

ITS YOUR CHOICE

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