It seems like plant-based diets get more popular every year . . . but being a vegetarian or vegan isn’t always an EXCLUSIVE status. In a new poll of vegetarians and vegans, 38% admit that they’ve had CHEAT meals, with meat.  Vegetarians . . . who still eat dairy and eggs . . . are more likely to admit to that than vegans . . . who avoid ALL animal products. It isn’t just a one-time thing . . . 47% of people on plant-based diets say they “rarely” eat meat, maybe once or twice a year.  38% eat meat “occasionally,” so every few months . . . 10% say they eat meat “often,” about once a month . . . and 5% say they eat meat “very often,” like once a week or more. And 33% of those people admit they keep their meat indulgences a SECRET.  (Imagine them hiding in a closet, downing chicken wings.) Now, a few caveats: Number One:  If you’re eating meat “very often” you probably can’t identify as a vegetarian or a vegan.  You’re just health conscious . . . or a picky eater . . . and eat meat in moderation. Number Two:  This survey was conducted by a BEEF company called Linz Heritage Angus, as part of their totally unbiased “Vegan and Vegetarian Meat Cravings Report.”  (???) (So if it seems SUS to you that there are so many vegans in this survey admitting to secretly eating steak . . . that might be why.) (Fox News)