This way of eating became known as ital, a derivative of the word vital, as practitioners sought to eat plant-based, organic foods that would help keep the mind sharp and energy levels high.

When you think of the mainstream vegan movement, Black and brown people are rarely seen at the forefront – but the Ital diet and veganism among people of colour is something that has existed for ...

The core of the Ital diet is to eat foods that boost life-energy, or livity — anything that is pure, untainted, almost virginal. Ital rejects any animal products or by-products, as well as foods ...