What is a Flexitarian Diet?
Article Sources
- 1. 'It's Time to Try Meatless Meals.' Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 20 Aug. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/meatless-meals/art-20048193
- 2. Derbyshire, Emma J. 'Flexitarian Diets and Health: A Review of the Evidence-Based Literature.' Frontiers in Nutrition, Frontiers Media S.A., 6 Jan. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5216044/
- 3. 'Flexitarian Diet and Weight Control: Healthy or Risky Eating Behavior?' Frontiers, www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2018.00059/full
- 4. 'Flexitarian Diet: Flexible Approach to Focusing on Plant Foods.' American Institute for Cancer Research, 30 Apr. 2021, www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/food-facts/flexitarian-diet/
- 5. Ritchie, Hannah, et al. 'Potential of Meat Substitutes for Climate Change Mitigation and Improved Human Health in High-Income Markets.' Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, vol. 2, 2018, doi:10.3389/fsufs.2018.00016
Health Benefits
The American Heart Association stated that plant-based diets could decrease risk of heart disease. Substituting meat with vegetables is a relatively simple way to lower risk of death from cardiac disease.4‘Flexitarian Diet: Flexible Approach to Focusing on Plant Foods.’ American Institute for Cancer Research, 30 Apr. 2021, www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/food-facts/flexitarian-diet/
The Journal of Geriatric Cardiology published a review suggesting that plant-based diets may prevent or help manage symptoms of heart failure. Research also suggests that flexitarians may live approximately 3.6 years longer than those who don't limit meat consumption. The longer lifespan may be due to reduced risk of illness.2Derbyshire, Emma J. ‘Flexitarian Diets and Health: A Review of the Evidence-Based Literature.’ Frontiers in Nutrition, Frontiers Media S.A., 6 Jan. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5216044/
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