Are Vegetarian Diets Always Healthy? The Truth About Plant-Based Eating
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2019 Gallup poll, approximately 5% of people in the U.S. describe themselves as vegetarian. While often perceived as inherently virtuous, the question, "Are vegetarian diets always healthy?" requires a closer look at the reality of plant-based eating.