Vegan diets have become mainstream, with advocates ranging from professional athletes to health experts to global superstars to environmental activists. More recently, the release of the popular Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, addressed misconceptions about health, protein, and strength from vegan diets and generated further buzz and curiosity about this plant-based way of eating. What is a vegan diet? A vegan diet excludes a broader range of foods from animals, and excludes meat, poultry and fish. Vegans predominantly consume grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and plant-based foods. They do not eat eggs or dairy products, and avoid lactose…
