A plant-based diet is, quite literally, a diet based on plants. It is centered around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds with minimal or no animal-based foods like meat, fish, eggs, or dairy. It often implies a whole foods diet, with minimal refined flours, sugars, and oils. This is your essential guide to whole foods, vegetarian and vegan eating. Find cooking videos, recipes, articles, and more tools to learn more and help you start feeling better today.