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“The Stone Age gave us arrow heads and eventually knives, and that allowed us to kill animals in ways you couldn't before, and once you had them you were able to remove the skin and bones.”

Quote by Neal Barnard

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Neal Barnard is an American physician and nutrition expert. Born in 1953, he graduated from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and earned his medical degree. Dr. Barnard has conducted extensive research in the field of nutrition, particularly on the impact of plant-based diets on health. He has authored numerous books on nutrition and health, and founded the non-profit organization Plant-Based Medicine Center. more

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