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Beef is the biggest mass consumed culprit. I think mutten might be worse, but it isn't eaten nearly as much.
My point is, if you struggle to reduce meat consumption, just reducing beef consumption would make a big difference. Next time you are out, get a chicken sandwich instead of a burger. It's that simple.
Just 12% of Americans - mostly men between age 50 and 65 - are responsible for half the beef consumption in America
is "meat is manly" related
Undoubtedly yes