What is a Flexitarian Diet?
Article Sources
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Flexitarian Strategies
Slowly transitioning to flexitarianism helps achieve long-term dietary changes. Placing animal products at the end of a grocery list can be a good strategy. The first selections should be fresh, frozen or canned vegetables followed by fruits, dried beans and whole grains.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
Reportioning focuses on minimizing meat portions on a plate. Beginners can designate 25 percent of the plate to meat, fish or poultry and another 25 percent to whole grains. The remaining 50 percent is for fruits and vegetables.3‘Flexitarian Diet and Weight Control: Healthy or Risky Eating Behavior?’ Frontiers, www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2018.00059/full
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