Going Vegan: Is It the Healthful Option for You?

If you’re considering swapping the meat and cheese in your diet for veggie burgers and broccoli, you’re far from alone. Nearly 23 million Americans consume vegetarian-inclined diets, according to a 2012 study by the Vegetarian Research Group, and more than 7 million people call themselves vegetarians. One million more have taken it an extra step and gone vegan -- nixing all foods (and household goods) derived from animals.