Plant-based diet

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Plant-based diet

A Plant-based diet (pronunciation: /ˈplænt beɪst daɪət/) is a diet consisting mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, and with few or no animal products.

Etymology

The term "Plant-based diet" originates from the English words "plant", referring to a living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, and "based", meaning having as its base or foundation. The term "diet" comes from the Greek word "diaita", which means "way of life".

Definition

A plant-based diet is not necessarily a vegan diet, the latter excludes all animal products. A plant-based diet might include animal products in small amounts. All vegan diets are plant-based, but not all plant-based diets are vegan.

Health benefits

A plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. It can also help to maintain a healthy weight and improve digestion.

Related terms

  • Veganism: A lifestyle and diet that excludes all animal products.
  • Vegetarianism: A diet that excludes meat, but may include other animal products.
  • Flexitarianism: A mostly vegetarian diet that occasionally includes meat or fish.
  • Pescetarianism: A diet that includes fish but not meat.
  • Lacto-ovo vegetarianism: A vegetarian diet that includes dairy products and eggs.

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