Years ago I wrote the article below on eating a vegan diet. Now, more appropriately eating this way is coined, a 'whole-food, plant-based diet'. It means just that;
Eating 'whole' foods from the plant world.
I'll clarify upfront - this way of eating has been going on a long, long time, and it has nothing to do with the current climate agenda and push to eat bugs, nor GMO faux meats. I am all for eating real-food, made from real ingredients in a real kitchen, prepared by a chef/cook and not in a factory by scientists manipulating products deemed as ingredients and concocting fake food or food created from insects. This is not what I advocate in any way. With sustainable, regenerative farming practices and working with nature, we take super care of our environment.
Now, if you wish, please continue to read on for the article from 2018 (with updated information and statistics) emphasizing the need to consume a balanced, whole-food diet and just what this means. If you are leaning into eating plant-based, this is info you need to know.