A plant-based diet is any diet that focuses on plants first. This includes nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes. With that said, plant-based doesn’t have to mean plant-exclusive. Moderate amounts of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs and dairy can all be included. Simply put, when following a plant-based diet you’re choosing to eat more plants.Plant-based eating may summon a certain kind of imagery: rustic grains and bountiful kale, golden turmeric tinctures, earthenware bowls overflowing with farmers market roughage.But beyond the romance, what does this kind of eating actually entail? For some, it mimics a vegan diet. Others continue to work animal products, like honey or cheese, into the repertoire. While the term has surged in popularity in recent years, it lacks a clear-cut definition.
