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Veganism is defined as a way of living that attempts to exclude all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty, whether for food, clothing or any other purpose.For these reasons, the vegan diet is devoid of all animal products, including meat, eggs and dairy.People choose to follow a vegan diet for various reasons.These usually range from ethics to environmental concerns, but they can also stem from a desire to improve health.Different Types of Vegan DietsThere are different varieties of vegan diets. The most common include: Whole-food vegan diet: A diet based on a wide variety of whole plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.Raw-food vegan diet: A vegan diet based on raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds or plant foods cooked at temperatures below 118°F (48°C) diet is a raw-food vegan diet that limits fat-rich plants such as nuts and avocados and relies mainly on raw fruits and soft greens instead. Also referred to as the low-fat, raw-food vegan diet or fruitarian diet.The starch solution: A low-fat, high-carb vegan diet similar but that focuses on cooked starches like potatoes, rice and corn instead of fruit.Raw till 4: A low-fat vegan diet inspired by the starch solution. Raw foods are consumed until 4 p.m., with the option of a cooked plant-based meal for dinner.The thrive diet: The thrive diet is a raw-food vegan diet. Followers eat plant-based, whole foods that are raw or minimally cooked at low temperatures.Junk-food vegan diet: A vegan diet lacking in whole plant foods that relies heavily on mock meats and cheeses, fries, vegan desserts and other heavily processed vegan foods.Although several variations of the vegan diet exist, most scientific research rarely differentiates between different types of vegan diets.
