Because it’s a style of plant-based eating, it means a lot of plants. Dr. Hyman says a typical Pegan meal is a full 75 percent sourced from plants; meat is a side, not the focus.

The paleo-vegan "pegan" diet was popularized by Dr. Mark Hyman, physician and nutrition writer. The diet combines elements of healthy eating such as avoiding processed foods and grains.

We chatted with Hyman to break down the Pegan diet and compare it with some other popular eating plans. More: The oral biome and how it affects your health: Everything you need to know ...

If this might seem restrictive, it is not true at all. Indeed, 75% of this diet is made of plants, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, while the remaining 25% is meats, poultry, eggs ...

The Pegan diet encourages a plant-based foundation, with about 75% of your plate being filled with mostly vegetables and fruits in moderation. The other 25% comes from high-quality animal proteins ...

The Pegan diet encourages a plant-based foundation, with about 75% of your plate being filled with mostly vegetables and fruits in moderation. The other 25% comes from high-quality animal proteins ...

The pegan diet focuses primarily on fruits and vegetables — specifically, filling 75 percent of your diet with plants, and rounding out the other 25 percent with animal protein and high-quality ...

The secret to the pegan diet is non-starchy veggies, like broccoli, asparagus and greens. "Vegetables have very few calories, but lots of nutrients. So they’re high in fiber," he said.

Despite the diet's vegan roots, Hyman says the pegan diet permits meat and animal products, though as a "side dish" as opposed to the main part of a meal.

The Pegan diet encourages a plant-based foundation, with about 75% of your plate being filled with mostly vegetables and fruits in moderation. The other 25% comes from high-quality animal proteins ...