Bulking, or putting on muscle, is a goal of many bodybuilders. To gain muscle, follow a regimented exercise routine — allowing adequate time for rest and recovery — and eat a diet that supports muscle growth.

Following a vegan diet means eating no animal products including eggs and dairy products. A vegan meal plan emphasizes naturally low-calorie foods such as vegetables and fruits.

A vegan diet may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, according to the AARP, but vegans also have nutritional concerns that aren't as prominent among those with a balanced, omnivorous diet.

In this episode of the Stronger Podcast, nutrition expert Kimberly Snyder joins LIVESTRONG to discuss the vegan diet.

Kevin Smith, who suffered from a heart attack earlier this year, celebrated losing 51 pounds in a recent Instagram post.

Will.i.am lost 20 pounds and improved his sleep by cutting meat from his diet and eating more plant-based foods.

Going vegan is one of the fastest growing food trends and these breakfasts not only satisfy but pack a powerful punch by pulling in at least 15 grams of protein each.

Drake recently confirmed that he's stopped eating meat, but a cryptic Instagram post has fans speculating that he's actually gone full-blown vegan.

Bob Harper is recovering from a heart attack and he is eating a mix of items that not every fan supports. He was attacked on social media for eating fish!

Comfort food soothes the soul, wrapping you in a warm, reassuring blanket letting you everything is going to be A-OK. Unfortunately for most of us, comfort food usually means high in sugar, carbs or fat by way of pizza, ice cream, mac and cheese and more.

Without proper planning, it can be challenging to eat a healthy and balanced vegetarian or vegan diet. There are specific nutrients you need to be aware of -- including iron, calcium and vitamins B12 and D -- and you may find yourself reading a lot of nutrition labels to figure out which foods have which nutrients.

To most dieters, “vegan” has become synonymous with “healthy.” If that’s you, it’ time to rethink what vegan really means, says plant-based dietitian, Sharon Palmer, RDN, author of “Plant-Powered for Life.