The plant-based diet focuses on an eating pattern that is "composed of minimally processed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, herbs, and spices and excludes all animal products, including red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products".Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of having a plant-based diet, how it can affect our gut microbiome, and if a plant-based diet is safe for everyone.