veganism: Quick Facts

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Several plates of colorful vegan dishes, including a sandwich and assorted vegetables, are arranged on a counter in a restaurant kitchen with a chef working in the background.

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Illustration of a vegan food pyramid divided into four sections: whole grains at the base, followed by vegetables, then fruit, and legumes at the top, with recommended daily servings and images of representative foods in each group.

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