週二(6/30)1.八仙不樂園2.西班牙/韓國旅遊介紹

台北最有質感 實力之英文聚會   協助您增進英文口語流暢的能力 最重要的是 完全免費的哦! 跟一群好朋友們  談心 聊時事 是快樂地 歡迎您加入 加入方法: 直接到聚會地點 無任何限制   聚會地點地址在網站上    100%歡迎您 板橋區文化路段421巷11弄1號 (陽光甜味咖啡館) 新埔捷運站1號出口 旁邊7-11巷子進入20公尺 看到夏朵美髮 左轉       聚會時間7:00pm--9:30pm 八仙不樂園 At least 160 injured in water park fire  The China Post news staff TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Around 160 people were injured when a suspected dust explosion caused a fire at a theme park yesterday in one of the biggest accidents in New Taipei City in recent history. Fire broke out at 8:40 p.m. on a stage and spread across the surrounding area at the water park inside the Formosa Fun Coast in Bali, New Taipei. According to some local media outlets, the park was holding what it billed as the biggest "color party" in Asia when the accident took place. Similar events, in which powder of varied hues is spread on revelers, have been gaining popularity in Taiwan in recent years. Around 200 revelers were present at the scene when the fire broke out. At 11 p.m., 160 people were reported to have suffered from burns and scalding, with 70 suffering from serious injuries. Cable news channel TVBS reported that one person showed no life signs. The news channel quoted witnesses at the scene as suggesting that many at the center of the fire were not able to flee as people on the periphery were unaware of the blast as visibility was reduced by heavy colored powder hovering in the air. Many of the revelers were wearing swimsuits or thin clothing at the time, exposing their skin to the fire. Responder Overwhelmed by High Injury Number The large number of the injured overwhelmed first responders. Dozens of people were waiting for treatment at the theme park hours after the fire even though fire departments in New Taipei and Taipei had dispatched more than 70 ambulances to the scene. Some victims had to drive to the hospitals on their own while others poured water on their wounds to relieve the pain while waiting. The New Taipei Fire Department dispatched dozens of fire trucks and other first response vehicles to the scene, extinguishing the fire around 9 p.m. Firefighters have yet to determine the cause of the blast. Local media suggested that a dust explosion — the sudden ignition of a mixture of air and concentrations of combustible fine particles — could have been the cause. Q: What do you think about the news reported that around 160 injured in water park fire event? Who should take responsibility about this event? How to prevent from unexpected accident? How to treat a burn? What do you think about amusement parks? Do you like parties, social gatherings? What are the summer activities for fun? 前些日子 Michael 介紹西班旅遊很是精采  本周二 Michael  再讓Michael 分享介紹  也順便討論一下韓國文化 西班牙/韓國旅遊介紹 Spain: Introduction Spain is often considered to be a continent-worth of variety in one country of a manageable size. Don’t underestimate the size of this country. It is the largest in Europe and ranks number 15 in the world. It is something like 504,782 sq km (CIA Fact web site). Richly varied in its geography, climate and culture, Spain offers something for everyone. From the verdant hills and rocky coasts of Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria to the tropical splendours of the Balearic Islands or the Mar Menor, any time of year is the right time to visit this fascinating country. Cultural influences in Spain are equally diverse - Greeks and Romans, Arabs (Moors), Gypsies, Jews, Basques and Celts have all left an indelible imprint on the art, architecture, music and gastronomy of Spain. Whether you have only enough time to visit the easily accessed cities of Barcelona and Madrid  or you take advantage of an opportunity to go off the beaten track to visit the smaller towns, Spain will not disappoint you. Be sure to look into staying at one of Spain’s " Paradores " .If you feel more adventurous in you accommodation needs then nothing can beat a Casa Rural (Bed and Breakfasts). There are literally 1000s and 1000s of them dotted all over the countryside. Most are run by families and you will be made to feel welcome into their homes. Both of these types of accommodations offer charming alternatives to chain hotels and hostels. South Korea Travel Guide. South Korea can come across as inscrutable at first glance. It’s a land of stark contrasts and wild contradictions; a place where tradition and technology are equally embraced; where skyscrapers loom over ancient temples; and where the frantic pace of life is offset by the serenity of nature. The country’s unique customs and etiquette can seem like a trap laid for foreigners, but arrive with a smile and a respectful attitude and you will be welcomed with open arms by some of the friendliest folk on the planet. Koreans are fiercely proud of their country, and with good reason. The Korean peninsula has a storied history and this colourful heritage is woven into the fabric of this land. The capital, Seoul, is home to a number of historic highlights, including the spectacular Joseon-era Gyeongbokgung Palace, “the great south gate” of Namdaemun and the eerie Seodaemun Prison – all tucked away amid gleaming offices, giant shopping centres, world-class restaurants and hipster bars. The rest of the country is also littered with fortresses, temples and palaces. Visitors will enjoy the grassy burial mounds of ancient kings in Gyeongju, the Seokbulsa Temple in Busan, which has been carved out of a rock, and the infamous demilitarised zone, a biodiverse no-man’s-land separating South and North Korea. It is a scary place, where acres of barbed wire are patrolled by heavily-armed guards on both sides, yet the tension is so trumped up it feels like you’ve stumbled onto a Hollywood film set. Q: What do you about Spain? Have you ever travel any European country? In your opinion, which country has most beautiful view? Have you ever traveled to South Korea? Why South Korea staff so popular in Taiwan? (Ex: smart phones) Why some people crazy about Korean drams? ...

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週二(6/23)1.你的生日與疾病2.傷感情的習慣

台北最有質感 實力之英文聚會   協助您增進英文口語流暢的能力 最重要的是 完全免費的哦! 跟一群好朋友們  談心 聊時事 是快樂地 歡迎您加入 加入方法: 直接到聚會地點 無任何限制   聚會地點地址在網站上    100%歡迎您 板橋區文化路段421巷11弄1號 (陽光甜味咖啡館) 新埔捷運站1號出口 旁邊7-11巷子進入20公尺 看到夏朵美髮 左轉       聚會時間7:00pm--9:30pm 說吧! 英文讀書會  每週三  英文演講會 歡迎您 來聊聊   期待每位英文都能進步 成為優秀的講演者 你的生日與疾病 Does your birthday affect your disease risk? "Scientists Find Surprising Link Between Birth Month And Disease Risk," the Huffington Post reports. Using data mining techniques on 1.7 million electronic medical records, US researchers found an association between birth month and certain chronic diseases, as well as less serious conditions such as insect bites. Fifty-five diseases were found to be associated with birth month – 19 were previously reported in the literature, 20 were for conditions with close relationships to those previously reported, and 16 were new associations. The newly found associations were a mixed bag, ranging from various cardiovascular diseases (such as high blood pressure and heart failure) and prostate cancer, to incidents such as bruising and insect bites. The researchers speculate, based on the findings of other studies, why seasonal factors may contribute to specific disease risk, suggesting it could be the result of exposure to antigens such as pollen, varying vitamin D levels, and possibly how old a child is when they first start school. Many unmeasured factors may also be involved in any links. Overall, this study is not proof that being born in a particular month means you are more or less likely to develop any particular disease. But there are effective ways you can reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases in later life. These include stopping smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation, and maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise. These steps should help keep your cholesterol and blood pressure at a healthy level. Where did the story come from? The study was carried out by researchers from Colombia University and was funded by National Library of Medicine training grants. It was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. The study has been published on an open access basis, so it is free to read online or download as a PDF. This story was covered widely by the press. Most sources took a light-hearted, tongue-in cheek approach, with the Metro saying: "It's still not fully understood why this should be – but just to cheer you up, here's a calendar of the diseases you're at increased risk of, depending on when you're born." Q: Does your birthday affect your disease risk? Do you believe that your birthday affect your disease risk/lifespan? Do your star signs related to your future? Can the stars guide our lives? How to reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases? How do genes affect your health? 傷感情的習慣 Silly Habits That Seriously Harm Your Relationship  lifehack.org Nagging Too Much       Many studies have pointed to nagging as being the number one factor that makes men dissatisfied with their relationships. Don’t nag your partner. Remember that your partner doesn’t have to do things according to your timeline and nagging will only make the situation worse. Avoiding Discussions About Problems Ignoring problems won’t make them disappear. In fact, many problems get worse when you don’t address them. Don’t avoid your relationship problems. Instead, be willing to tackle them in an adult manner. Testing Your Partner’s Loyalty Don’t test your partner’s loyalty. It will likely backfire over time. Instead, focus on your own loyalty toward your partner. Complaining About Your Partner Don’t call your mother or your best friend to complain about your partner. If you are upset or don’t like your partner’s behavior, talk to your partner directly. Using the Silent Treatment The silent treatment is a passive-aggressive tactic that can harm your relationship. It is often about control and not about trying to calm down. Learn how to address your issues in a more productive manner. Telling “White Lies” One of the worst relationship habits is lying. Even those little white lies can seriously damage your relationship. Whether you aren’t honest about how much you spent on a shopping trip or where you went last, it can destroy the relationship. Q: What are the habits that may harm your relationship? How to deal with your relationship problems? Have you ever testing your partner’s loyalty? Have you ever complain about your partner to your best friend? Do you think using the silent treatment good or bad to your relationship? Is it ok telling “white lies to your partner? ...

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週六(6/20)1.麵包、愛情，你愛哪一個？2.食品添加物

台北最有質感 實力之英文聚會   協助您增進英文口語流暢的能力 最重要的是 完全免費的哦! 跟一群好朋友們  談心 聊時事 是快樂地 歡迎您加入 加入方法: 直接到聚會地點 無任何限制   聚會地點地址在網站上    100%歡迎您 板橋區文化路段421巷11弄1號 (陽光甜味咖啡館) 新埔捷運站1號出口 旁邊7-11巷子進入20公尺 看到夏朵美髮 左轉       聚會時間7:00pm--9:30pm 麵包、愛情，你愛哪一個？ If you had to choose between love and no money or money and no love for the rest of your life, which would you choose?  Ameen Hardan, This is a very hard question to answer. If you choose money or love over the other, you're going to spend your life yearning for what you didn't choose. So, the choice boils down to which option you would provide more happiness over the other. Being poor and in love, to me, is a horrible strain on any type of life. Money will always be a problem you. There's not really more I can say about it, because it hits close to home for me. Having money, but no significant others to share it with, can be lonely. But I can deal with loneliness; it won't be the end of me whereas with love it is different. Love comes and goes and it isn't guaranteed  However, the money is. And, depending on how well you work with money, you can accumulate it so that it extends your entire life. I'd choose money! Not to sound, materialistic about it. It's just how I feel. Love isn't guaranteed and it's fleeting. People aren't staying together. It'd be simpler to have a platonic companion or to rely on friendship/family. When considering this, it's good to remember that the concept of love hasn't always existed. Therefore,I know that I can live without the burden of looking for something I'm not sure is real. To put it simply, I'd be happier with money. Q: If you had to choose between love and money which would you choose? Can money provide more happiness? Is it ok being poor and in love? Can love overcome all difficulties? Who do you choose the poor but handsome guy or the ugly but rich guy why? Is it ok to discuss money issue before you get married? 食品添加物 Nasty Food Additives You Must Avoid! by Sarah Wilkins Bodybuilding.com  ASPARTAME/ACESULFAME K We all love sweet flavor without the extra sugar, but the truth is anything but sweet! You might find aspartame or acesulfame K in your favorite "sugar-free" treats, but it's not worth the calories saved. Why to avoid it: When more than 75% of the "adverse reaction reports" sent to the FDA were due to aspartame in 1995, the FDA stopped accepting such reports.1 Consumers reported symptoms ranging from migraines, weight gain, and depression, to memory loss, vision problems, and slurred speech. Aside from potential cancer-causing attributes, studies have linked aspartame to weight gain, heightened sugar cravings, and insulin resistance.6 Research also suggests that the sweetener may trigger or worsen chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia.1  HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (HFCS) When compared to table sugar, high-fructose corn syrup really isn't much different in terms of calories and basic chemical composition. Both are about half fructose and half glucose. Does this mean that the whole "anti-HFCS" campaign was a bunch of hype and you should start drinking soda by the liter? Not so fast. Honey contains natural fructose, a sugar. It's not as bad as HFCS, but it's not exactly a health food. Why to avoid it: Consuming large amounts of fructose is damaging to both your metabolism and your overall health.  TRANS FAT Trans fat comes from a process called hydrogenation, which makes the oil less likely to spoil and less "greasy" to the touch. Why to avoid it: Trans fat raises LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol levels. The result: Clogged, hardened arteries that put you at risk for heart disease and stroke. Trans fat also causes overall inflammation, hastening the progression of diabetes and other health problems.  ARTIFICIAL COLORINGS Let's face it, most "artificially colored" foods are low in nutritional value and highly processed, so it makes sense to take them off the menu completely. For those of you who need more convincing, read on. Why to avoid it: Artificial food colorings have been implicated in the development of autism, hyperactivity, and behavioral disorders in young children.9,10 Animal studies have shown certain artificial colorings to be potential carcinogens, causing chromosome mutation, neuron damage, even the development of tumors. Many European countries have already banned these nasty additives! Artificial coloring may be linked to unhealthy side effects. Processed foods often contain these additives to return foods to their "original" color. Q: What kind of food additives we should avoid? Does sweeten food good or bad? What are the potential cancer-causing food? How to eat healthy? How often you eat out? Have you ever checked the food hygiene in restaurants? Ideas about trans fat? Why sugar is dangerous to depression? ...

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週四(6/19)1.情緒急救2.扼殺夢想的方法

台北最有質感 實力之英文聚會   協助您增進英文口語流暢的能力 最重要的是 完全免費的哦! 跟一群好朋友們  談心 聊時事 是快樂地 歡迎您加入 加入方法: 直接到聚會地點 無任何限制   聚會地點地址在網站上    100%歡迎您 板橋區文化路段421巷11弄1號 (陽光甜味咖啡館) 新埔捷運站1號出口 旁邊7-11巷子進入20公尺 看到夏朵美髮 左轉       聚會時間7:00pm--9:30pm 情緒急救 Emotional First Aid  By Nicholette Leanza We wouldn’t think twice about grabbing a bandage for our burned finger or getting a cast for our teen’s arm due to their epic skateboarding mishap. So why don’t we use first aid for our mental health? Anyone who’s struggled with a painful heartbreak or the death of a loved one knows that emotional injuries can be just as crippling as physical ones. Psychologist Guy Winch, author of Emotional First Aid, recommends some ways to practice this special kind of first aid:     Recognize when you’re in emotional pain. Physical pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. This goes for emotional pain as well. If you experienced a rejection, failure or some other life tribulation that you just can’t get over, then you need to pay attention to that emotional injury. Believe it or not, it won’t go away if you simply ignore it. Psychological wounds often manifest as physical symptoms such as headaches and illnesses. Reach out to others for support and find additional ways to relieve this pain. Try journaling to help get out all those nasty feelings.     Be gentle and compassionate with yourself. Thoughts like “I’m so stupid” or “I just can’t get anything right” drag down your self-esteem and make it more difficult to be emotionally resilient. Show yourself some compassion. You wouldn’t let your loved ones or friends beat themselves up while they were down, so don’t do it to yourself. Change what you tell yourself by substituting a negative remark with a positive one. Try writing or texting yourself supportive things to help build your self-compassion.     Distract yourself from rumination. Repeatedly replaying distressing events in your mind is not a helpful way to heal from emotional wounds. The best way to disrupt unhealthy rumination is to distract yourself by doing something positive. One thing you can do is to engage in something that requires concentration, such as completing a crossword or playing a game on an electronic device. Physical exercise is another way to distract yourself from ruminating. Take a walk or a run to help clear out that cluttered mind. Even just a few minutes of distraction will reduce your negative focus.     Redefine your view of failure. Failing to reach a desired goal (or whatever else you may deem as failure) compels you to focus on what you can’t do instead of what you can do. Don’t dwell on your shortcomings; it only perpetuates your self-criticism. Learn to ignore that negative voice of helplessness. Make a list of what you could control and change if you were to try again. This will reduce your feelings of powerlessness and improve your chances of future success. Persistence is the key to overcoming failure. Henry Ford said it best: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”     Q: How to deal with emotional injuries? Who you ask for help when you’re in emotional pain? Where you seek for support when you feel down? What do you think about psychologists? How to deal with negative remarks How to have a positive attitude? 扼殺夢想的方法 5 Ways to Kill Your Dreams  --by Bel Pesce, syndicated from ted.com One: Believe in overnight success. You know the story, right? The tech guy built a mobile app and sold it very fast for a lot of money. You know, the story may seem real, but I bet it's incomplete. If you go investigate further, the guy has done 30 apps before and he has done a master's on the topic, a Ph.D. He has been working on the topic for 20 years. This is really interesting, I myself have a story in Brazil that people think is an overnight success. I come from a humble family, and two weeks before the deadline to apply to MIT, I started the application process. And, voila! I got in. People may think it's an overnight success, but that only worked because for the 17 years prior to that, I took life and education seriously. Your overnight success story is always a result of everything you've done in your life through that moment. Two: Believe someone else has the answers for you. Constantly, people want to help out, right? All sorts of people: your family, your friends, your business partners, they all have opinions on which path you should take: "And let me tell you, go through this pipe." But whenever you go inside, there are other ways you have to pick as well. And you need to make those decisions yourself. No one else has the perfect answers for your life. And you need to keep picking those decisions, right? The pipes are infinite and you're going to bump your head, and it's a part of the process. Three, and it's very subtle but very important: Decide to settle when growth is guaranteed. So when your life is going great, you have put together a great team, and you have growing revenue, and everything is set -- time to settle. When I launched my first book, I worked really, really hard to distribute it everywhere in Brazil. With that, over three million people downloaded it, over 50,000 people bought physical copies.When I wrote a sequel, some impact was guaranteed. Even if I did little, sales would be okay. But okay is never okay. When you're growing towards a peak, you need to work harder than ever and find yourself another peak. Maybe if I did little, a couple hundred thousand people would read it, and that's great already. But if I work harder than ever, I can bring this number up to millions. That's why I decided, with my new book, to go to every single state of Brazil. And I can already see a higher peak. There's no time to settle down. Fourth tip, and that's really important: Believe the fault is someone else's. I constantly see people saying,"Yes, I had this great idea, but no investor had the vision to invest." "Oh, I created this great product, but the market is so bad, the sales didn't go well." Or, "I can't find good talent; my team is so below expectations." If you have dreams, it's your responsibility to make them happen. Yes, it may be hard to find talent. Yes, the market may be bad. But if no one invested in your idea, if no one bought your product, for sure, there is something there that is your fault. (Laughter) Definitely. You need to get your dreams and make them happen. And no one achieved their goals alone. But if you didn't make them happen, it's your fault and no one else's. Be responsible for your dreams. And one last tip, and this one is really important as well: Believe that the only things that matter are the dreams themselves. Once I saw an ad, and it was a lot of friends, they were going up a mountain, it was a very high mountain, and it was a lot of work. You could see that they were sweating and this was tough. And they were going up, and they finally made it to the peak. Of course, they decided to celebrate, right? I'm going to celebrate, so, "Yes! We made it, we're at the top!" Two seconds later, one looks at the other and says, "Okay, let's go down." (Laughter) Life is never about the goals themselves. Life is about the journey. Yes, you should enjoy the goals themselves, but people think that you have dreams, and whenever you get to reaching one of those dreams, it's a magical place where happiness will be all around. But achieving a dream is a momentary sensation, and your life is not. The only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey. That's the best way. Q: What are the factors that will kill your dreams? Do you believe in overnight success? How to make an important decisions? How to get your dreams happen? Avoid stupid arguments, complaints What are your life goals at this moment? ...

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週二(6/16)1.環境危害與健康2.吃肉好嗎?

台北最有質感 實力之英文聚會   協助您增進英文口語流暢的能力 最重要的是 完全免費的哦! 跟一群好朋友們  談心 聊時事 是快樂地 歡迎您加入 加入方法: 直接到聚會地點 無任何限制   聚會地點地址在網站上    100%歡迎您 板橋區文化路段421巷11弄1號 (陽光甜味咖啡館) 新埔捷運站1號出口 旁邊7-11巷子進入20公尺 看到夏朵美髮 左轉       聚會時間7:00pm--9:30pm 說吧! 英文讀書會  週三英文演講會 歡迎您 來聊聊   期待每位英文都能進步 成為優秀的講演者 環境危害與健康 Environment and Health  nrdc.org Safe Drinking Water Safe water is essential for health. NRDC is working to ensure that everyone has access to clean and affordable drinking water, from cleaning dangerous toxins like pesticides, hexavalent chromium, and rocket fuel out of our drinking water to replacing deteriorating pipes and mains that run underneath our roads. We are also working to address the impacts of global warming on drinking water and improve access to safe water supplies internationally. Chemicals in Your Home Our Take Out Toxics and Fix FDA campaigns are aimed at the most toxic chemicals that surround us every day, from bisphenol A in food containers and baby bottles and triclosan in hand soaps, to flame retardants in household furniture and hormone disrupting phthalates in toys. By working to reform outdated laws and update scientific assessments, we seek to restrict the use of toxic chemicals associated with cancer, learning disabilities, and reproductive problems. We are also working to reduce the use of toxic pesticides in homes to protect children and pets through Green Shield and Green Paws. NRDC is focused on protecting children's health as well as the most vulnerable among us. Air Pollution Outdoor air pollution is associated with over one million deaths and countless illnesses each year across the globe. We are working to clean up toxic hotspots including major industrial polluters as well as dirty diesel transportation hubs. Our goal is for all children to be able to play outside without fear of asthma attacks or stunted lung growth -- and for all communities to enjoy safe and healthy air quality, eliminating the race and income gaps in access to clean air. Protecting health requires high-quality science that is free from conflicts of interest. NRDC scrutinizes the qualifications of scientists appointed to key government advisory boards to assure they are free from financial conflicts of interest and to uncover biases. We have persuaded major scientific journals to improve disclosure of funding sources when they publish studies. Q: What are the related factors to environment and health? How to have a good living environment? What do you think about quality of drinking water in Taiwan? What do you think about chemicals in your home? How to reduce the use of toxic pesticides in homes? What do you think about air quality in Taiwan? How to prevent air pollution? 吃肉好嗎? Is Meat Good or Bad for You? By Chris Woolston from Reader's Digest Magazine Fortified with vitamins or cause of cancer: Here's a lean lowdown on the latest studies to help you determine whether red meat is bad for you to eat. Who’s Right: Is Meat Good or Bad for You?Andrew Scrivani/Getty Images What You’ve Heard Burgers, steaks, hot dogs—red meat is an American diet staple, but our carnivore cravings may be killing us. After tracking food choices of more than 121,000 adults for up to 28 years, Harvard researchers found that people who ate three ounces of red meat every day were about 13 percent more likely to die—often from heart disease or cancer—before the study ended than people who didn’t eat meat. And daily servings of processed meat such as bacon raised the risk of early death by 20 percent. Saturated fat and cholesterol are only the start of meat’s diet dangers. Overloads of iron can threaten the hearts of meat eaters; sodium and nitrates make processed meat even worse. It’s no wonder that many experts recommend reducing or eliminating red meat from your diet. A 2012 report found that Americans who regularly eat lean beef get more protein, zinc, potassium, and B vitamins than people who don’t. And a 2010 report estimated that lean beef accounts for about 15 percent of the nation’s protein but only about 4 percent of total fat. “Lean meat is a healthy thing,” says Carol O’Neil, PhD, a coauthor of both reports and a professor of human nutrition and food at Louisiana State University. So What Should You Do? You can still fit a daily serving of red meat into a healthy diet. Choose lean cuts (see what the hosts of The Doctors TV suggest) and avoid processed meats (bacon, sausage, bologna—anything preserved with salt, curing, or chemicals). With fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to round things out, enjoying a steak isn’t a high-stakes gamble. Q: Is meat good or bad for you? Is red meat bad for health? Are vegetarians less healthy than meat eaters? What are the reasons to eat more fruits & vegetables In your opinion, List of best & worst vegetables to eat? How to start eating healthier? ...

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