• streetlights
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    1724 hours ago

    Says party donor who happens to own vegan catering business that supplies schools.

    • @Sunshine@lemmy.ca
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      47 hours ago

      The whole foods plant-based diet lowers the risk from chronic disease such as heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, obesity.

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    • @Naich
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      1722 hours ago

      Who did the meat industry have to pay to get a law passed saying that their product MUST be served at schools?

      • streetlights
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        321 hours ago

        I’m not sure it’s a law per se but more guidance that schools should endeavour to serve children a balanced diet which will include portions of meat/fish/poultry/dairy.

        • @Sunshine@lemmy.ca
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          17 hours ago

          Nah you can have healthier options for a balanced diet without raising your risk for chronic disease such as legumes, whole grains, whole grain bread , nuts and seeds, soy products, vegetables, plant-based protein powders and meat substitutes.