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OPINION: Why is the focus on cutting out meat when it should be on eliminating ultra processed foods?

Digital editor Emily Ashworth looks at the rise of meat free Mondays, when the real health problem lies in the power of ultra processed foods

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OPINION: Why is the focus on cutting out meat when it should be on eliminating ultra processed foods?

The concept of meat free Mondays has floated around for years now, aiming to encourage the population to swap out their daily portion of meat for a plate of vegetables. I have nothing against making sure...

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