The term has been increasingly used in the literature, with a certain flexibility in scientific studies to also include small amounts of animal-derived products, for the purpose of comparing dietary patterns and interventions, since from a nutritional and health perspective, small inclusions of these products may not affect the final analytical outcomes. Although the term plant-based diet was …
Veganism is on the rise, and so is the worldwide consumption of meat. The Vegan Society defines veganism as "a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to animals for food, clothing or any other purpose". The extent to which individuals, groups, and institutions all over the world adhere to this way of living has cruc…