Plant-based diets can vary greatly depending on the extent to which a person includes animal products in their diet.Nonetheless, the basic principles of a whole-foods, plant-based diet emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods limits or avoids aninal products,focuses on plants, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts, which should make up the majority of what you eat excludes refined foods, like added sugars, white flour, and processed oils,pays special attention to food quality, with many proponents of the WFPB diet promoting locally sourced, organic food whenever possible For these reasons, this diet is often confused with vegan or vegetarian diets.
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