I am conflicted on who is correct regarding a healthy diet. Need help

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7 years ago

I've been a follower of whole food plant based diet rich in plants, vegetables and beans thanks partly to [Nutrition Facts](https://nutritionfacts.org) and Dr. Michael Greger's extensive articles/videos backed by what I thought was research. I knew he had vegan bias but after coming in contact with these two pieces below:

- [Your Brain on Plants: Micronutrients and Mental Health](http://www.diagnosisdiet.com/micronutrients-mental-health/)

- [EAT-Lancet's Plant-based Planet: 10 Things You Need to Know](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/diagnosis-diet/201901/eat-lancets-plant-based-planet-10-things-you-need-know)

Specifically the first article. It argues strongly that there can't be a healthy diet without consuming some kind of animal food.

I am not a nutritionist and I care deeply about animals and the ethics of consuming animal products. But having said that I am confused and don't get who is actually correct. Is whole food plant based diet actually damaging to my body and I am losing out on very important micro and macro nutrients by not eating animal food?

I am considering becoming pescetarian if that is indeed the case.

Thank you for any comments on the matter.

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