Knowra Plant-based diet Plant-based diet An eating pattern that emphasizes foods derived from plants, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It may include or exclude animal-derived foods.
Legume : A plant in the bean family whose seeds or pods are eaten as food. Beans, lentils, and peas supply protein and fiber in many plant-based diets.
Veganism : A way of living that seeks to exclude animal exploitation and use as far as practicable. Vegan diets exclude animal-derived foods, while plant-based diets need not.
Cardiovascular disease : A group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. Plant-centered eating patterns are studied for their effects on cardiovascular risk.
Food system : The interconnected activities and institutions involved in producing, processing, distributing, and consuming food. Dietary shifts alter demand throughout food production and supply chains.
Whole grain : A grain containing its bran, germ, and endosperm, whether intact or processed. Whole grains provide staple foods and nutrients often emphasized in this eating pattern.
Vegetarianism : An eating pattern that excludes meat, poultry, and fish, often while including dairy or eggs. Vegetarian diets set a specific exclusion; plant-based diets emphasize plant foods without requiring that rule.
Type 2 diabetes : A chronic disease in which the body develops impaired insulin action and elevated blood glucose. Dietary patterns rich in plant foods are used in prevention and management research.
Greenhouse gas emissions : Gases released into the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect. Replacing some animal products with plant foods can change diet-related emissions.
Dietary fiber : Carbohydrates and related substances that resist digestion in the human small intestine. Plant foods are the main source of fiber in typical diets.
Flexitarian diet : A flexible eating pattern that centers on plant foods while allowing occasional meat or other animal foods. It is a commonly named version of plant-centered eating with explicit flexibility.
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