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So, what is a flexitarian?
Is it somebody who is very flexible?
Actually, it’s a cross between a vegetarian and a meat eater.
According to Maria Condo of Cooking Light:
“Like vegetarians, “flexitarians” eat a primarily plant-based diet composed of grains, vegetables, and fruits, but they occasionally obtain protein from lean meat, fish, poultry, or dairy. A quarter of Americans fit the description, consuming meatless meals at least four days a week, according to the American Dietetic Association.”
This is exactly the way that most people should eat. Studies show that people who follow this approach to eating generally weigh less and have lower rates of hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and prostate and colon cancer.
Meats, including beef, chicken, fish, and pork, are a major cause of the above mentioned diseases. Not to mention all of the processed foods that are available.
If you concentrate on eating a majority of food from vegetables, fruits and raw nuts, and keep consumption of meat to a minimum, you are going to be much healthier. There is no doubt about it.
I am a vegetarian and I love the way that I look and feel eating the way that I do. However, I am a healthy vegetarian. I eat healthy whole foods every day and stay away from the processed and denatured foods that most Amrericans eat. It is unfortunate that many vegetarians do not eat healthy. They substitute meat with packaged foods that contain a large amount of highly processed grains, flours, and sugars.
As mentioned above, I think flexitarianism is a great choice for most Americans that refuse to give up meat altogether. The premise is simple.
- Eat like a vegetarian most days of the week.
- Keep meat eating to a minimum.
- Eat primarily healthy whole foods, including a variety of vegetables and fruits.
- Stay away from processed and refined foods.
The principles are simple and easy to implement if you are well informed. However, I have found that most people are confused when it comes to exactly what foods to select when they are shopping at the grocery store or ordering a meal in a restaurant.
This is why I have written the new book, Better Living With Whole Foods, and created this website. Together, they clear up the confusion and give you the ammunition necessary to make the most healthful and delicious choices in any situation.
I would love to hear your thoughts or comments on this subject.
Click here to read more about Flexitarians
Have a wonderful day 
Alexander Morentin, C.E.S.
Health & Fitness Consultant
