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What do vegans eat? The vegan diet is more versatile than you think

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Vegans abstain from animal products of any kind. In addition to meat, fish and poultry, this also includes milk and dairy products, eggs and honey. People who are used to a "normal" diet often cannot imagine what is left for vegans to eat and believe that they only eat salads. Here you can find out just how varied a vegan's diet actually is.
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Why is stevia the first plant-based sweetener to be authorised only to a limited extent?

Sweet herb

The sweetener steviol glycosides is the first sugar substitute that is purely plant-based and is obtained from the Stevia rebaudiana plant (also known as the sweet herb). The plant originates from South America, but is cultivated worldwide thanks to its sweetening properties.
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How unhealthy is chocolate? Chocolate as part of a healthy diet

Chocolate

Whether in the form of a hot cocoa, a sticky truffle or a piece of heavenly milk chocolate, chocolate is the number one indulgence for most people. But the indulgence of these sweet delicacies comes at a price, doesn't it? The general opinion is that chocolate is full of saturated fatty acids and caffeine and is therefore extremely unhealthy. However, new research shows that chocolate can actually be a healthy part of your diet. Here are the most common rumours about chocolate and what's true:

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