Glossary
Glossary
Definitions of terms from the veg* world—from ingredients and nutrition to certifications and ethics. Glossary terms are also linked automatically in articles and recipes elsewhere on the website.
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Flexitarianism
Flexitarianism is a flexible form of vegetarianism: the diet is predominantly plant-based, but occasional consumption of meat or other animal…
Fruitarianism
Fruitarianism is an extreme form of veganism in which most of the diet—typically around 90%—consists of fruit, with nuts and…
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Macrobiotics
Macrobiotics is a dietary and lifestyle approach originating in Japan and based on the principles of yin and yang. Foods…
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Pescetarianism
Pescetarianism is a form of vegetarianism that excludes the meat of mammals and poultry but retains fish and seafood in…
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Raw Food raw
Raw food, also known as a raw or living-food diet, is a way of eating in which food is not…
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Veganism
Veganism is a way of eating and living that excludes all products of animal origin, including meat, fish, milk and…
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is a way of eating that excludes meat and fish but permits other animal products, including milk, dairy products,…
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Whole Food Plant-Based WFPB
Whole food plant-based is a way of eating based on whole, minimally processed plant foods: vegetables, fruit, pulses, whole grains,…