Plant-based’, ‘vegan’ and ‘vegetarian’ are popular terms that are often used interchangeably. However, are they actually referring to the same thing? The short answer is no. ‘Plant-based diets’ – also sometimes referred to as ‘plant-forward’ diets – is the umbrella term for diet patterns that focus on foods primarily from plants. This includes food groups such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. There are several variations of diets within the plant-based category, some even including animal products.