A vegan diet is a type of diet that excludes all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey, and is focused on the consumption of plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. A vegan diet is designed to promote health and wellness, and may have potential benefits for reducing the risk of chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, obesity, and certain types of cancer. Additionally, the diet emphasizes the consumption of whole, nutrient-dense foods and provides a variety of food options, which can be helpful in promoting long-term adherence to the diet. It is important to ensure that you are consuming a balanced vegan diet that provides all of the necessary nutrients for good health, including protein, iron, calcium, and vitamin b12. Additionally, the diet may not be appropriate for people with certain health conditions or dietary restrictions, who may need to follow a specialized diet. It is also important to note that a vegan diet may require significant planning and preparation, as certain nutrients may be more difficult to obtain from plant-based sources. It is important to work with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian to ensure that your vegan diet meets your specific needs.
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Omnivore diet, Plant-based diet
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| Regional diets
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Western diet, Mediterranean diet
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| Sustainable diets
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Low carbon diet, Planetary health diet
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| Religious diets
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Buddhist diet, Christian diet, Hindu diet, Islamic diet, Jain diet, Jewish diet, Rastafari diet, Sikh diet
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| Vegetarianism and veganism
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Fruitarianism diet, Meat analogue diet, Milk substitute diet, Raw vegan diet, Tofu diet
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| Semi-vegetarianism
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Ovo-lacto vegetarianism, Pescetarian diet, Pollotarian diet
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| Supplement diets
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Bodybuilding supplements, Meal replacement diet, Therapeutic food diet
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| Non-solid diets
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Liquid diets, Very-low-calorie diet
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| Specific
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Calorie restriction diet, Cardiac diet, Diabetic diet, Fluid restriction diet, Gluten-free diet, Gluten-free and casein-free diet, Intermittent fasting diet, Low-sodium diet, Low-FODMAP diet, Low-carbohydrate diet, Low-fat diet, Low-fiber/low-residue diet, Monotrophic diet, NPO diet, Renal diet, Soft diet, Specific carbohydrate diet
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| Other diets
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Entomophagy diet, Cotton ball diet, Pica diet, DASH diet, Inuit diet, MIND diet, Time-restricted feeding diet, Raw foodism diet, U.S. military diet
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| Fad diets
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Cambridge diet, Macrobiotic diet, Master Cleanse diet, Junk food diet, Superfood diet, Slow-Carb diet
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| List of diets
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Diet food, Diet, Cuisine, Nutrition, Obesity
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