Brendan Brazier Quotes

In fact, the number one reason for obesity in North America is simple: over consumption. And we over consume because we're hungry.

Brendan Brazier

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• In fact, the number one reason for obesity in North America is simple: over consumption. And we over consume because we're hungry.

  

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  • Reason
  • Hungry
  • Consumption