Going vegan is the single most powerful thing you can do for your health, animal welfare and the environment. However, following a vegan diet does not automatically mean you are going to be healthier; there is a right and wrong way to do it. You can follow a plant-based diet and eat fast food, doughnuts, chocolate and drink alcohol and fizzy drinks. But if you eat foods high in antioxidants, phytonutrients and fibre, and choose foods low in fat, there is a high chance you will be healthier than before. Here are the four main food groups that make up a healthy vegan diet:
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