What is a simple vegetarian diet? A Beginner's Guide to Plant-Based Eating
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2019 Gallup poll, 5% of US adults identify as vegetarian, and interest in plant-based eating continues to grow.  A simple vegetarian diet is a pattern of eating that excludes meat but emphasizes whole, unprocessed plant foods to create easy, satisfying meals.