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Health & Fitness

Long Way From Vegan

This spring I've made some dramatic changes to the way I think about the food we eat. I'm inspired by improved longevity and health, but the learning curve is long. Here's how it started:

On March 19, 2012, I made a decision to stop consuming caffeine. I had been used to drinking one and a half cups of coffee in the morning, but I knew I wouldn't miss it. It was really only a ritual; nothing I savored or noticed as a trigger for a more alert self. I remember when I first started drinking coffee. After graduation, I launched my job search with 

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