What Is the Flexitarian Diet?
Created by dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner , The Flexitarian Diet can be practiced by anyone, promote sustainable nutrition to help people reap the benefits of vegetarian eating (fruits, veggies, whole grains and plant-based protein) while still enjoying animal products (fish, eggs, dairy…).
Following this diet can improve your overall health, may help one to lose weight, reduce cancer risk, Prevent and treat heart disease and diabetes.
The flexitarian diet is a good source of natural fibre. It’s may be
better than a vegan diet as it has no set calorie counting.
Flexitarian Diet Food List
Encourages eating more vegetarian meals, healthy oils like coconut
and olive oil, dairy products are allowed ( cheese, kefir,
yogurt….).
It also, includes whole-grains ( quinoa, black rice, oats..)
Fish & Meat
- Grass Fed Beef
- Organic Poultry
- Wild-Caught Fish
Fruits
- Apples
- Oranges
- Berries
- Grapes
- Cherries
Vegetables
- Bell peppers
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Green beans
- Sweet potato
- Pumpkin
Whole Grains
- Buckwheat
- Black rice
- Freekeh
- Quinoa
- Oats
- Wheat
Nuts & Seeds
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseed
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
Dairy Products
- Butter
- Cheese
- Dairy-alternatives
- Kefir
- Milk
- Tea
- Yogurt
Health Benefits Of The Flexitarian Diet
Pros and Cons of the Flexitarian Diet
Pros
- Reduces blood pressure
- Prevent and Manages diabetes
- Promotes Weight Loss
- Prevent and reduce cancer risk
- Increases good cholesterol
- Live longer and healthier
Cons
- Does not automatically equate to weight loss
- Low iron intake
- May feel deprived
- Difficult to follow for daily meat-eaters
