Have you ever thought about going vegan or vegetarian, but simply decided that the rigidity of the diets’ rules were too much for you? Flexitarianism might be the optimal choice for you.

Flexitarianism is, at its core, a largely meat-free diet with some exceptions.

Also sometimes known as casual vegetarianism or semi-vegetarianism, flexitarians generally follow a plant-based diet. At most meals, they won’t consume any meat and they will largely avoid animal products such as eggs and milk, but they aren’t beholden to never eating anything coming from an animal.

Animal products and fish are generally the most popular animal products that flexitarians consume, although some rare exceptions may be made for meats like chicken or beef.

Flexitarians have the advantage of not having the unflinching code of “no meat, ever” to follow, while they reap the dietary rewards of light meat consumption.

In addition, there is a range of evidence that flexitarianism can go a long way towards creating a more sustainable planet. Greenhouse gas emissions rise the more meat is eaten on a global scale, which means that even cutting your consumption can do great things for the Earth.

Have you considered flexitarianism before? Would you be willing to follow a flexitarian diet in the future?

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Plant-Based Meats

More and more people are removing meat from their diet, and turning to its plant-based alternatives – and big box stores and major fast-food chains are taking notice.

Kale Craze

Kale transformed from a boring leafy green to an “it” food this decade, and it became an essential ingredient of our favorite green smoothies.

Acai Bowls

Acai bowls overflowed our Instagram feeds in the past few years, and become one of the most popular healthy dessert options.

Milk Alternatives

Dairy milk is slowly becoming a thing of the past, as more people are turning to oat, almond and soy alternatives every day.

Avocado Toast

Despite their high-calorie count, avocados come with a long list of health benefits, and who could possibly resist a nice avocado toast every once in a while?

The post Healthiest Food Trends We Fell in Love with This Decade appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Have you ever thought about going vegan or vegetarian, but simply decided that the rigidity of the diets’ rules were too much for you? Flexitarianism might be the optimal choice for you.

Flexitarianism is, at its core, a largely meat-free diet with some exceptions.

Also sometimes known as casual vegetarianism or semi-vegetarianism, flexitarians generally follow a plant-based diet. At most meals, they won’t consume any meat and they will largely avoid animal products such as eggs and milk, but they aren’t beholden to never eating anything coming from an animal.

Animal products and fish are generally the most popular animal products that flexitarians consume, although some rare exceptions may be made for meats like chicken or beef.

Flexitarians have the advantage of not having the unflinching code of “no meat, ever” to follow, while they reap the dietary rewards of light meat consumption.

In addition, there is a range of evidence that flexitarianism can go a long way towards creating a more sustainable planet. Greenhouse gas emissions rise the more meat is eaten on a global scale, which means that even cutting your consumption can do great things for the Earth.

Have you considered flexitarianism before? Would you be willing to follow a flexitarian diet in the future?

The post What is Flexitarianism? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Plant-Based Meats

More and more people are removing meat from their diet, and turning to its plant-based alternatives – and big box stores and major fast-food chains are taking notice.

Kale Craze

Kale transformed from a boring leafy green to an “it” food this decade, and it became an essential ingredient of our favorite green smoothies.

Acai Bowls

Acai bowls overflowed our Instagram feeds in the past few years, and become one of the most popular healthy dessert options.

Milk Alternatives

Dairy milk is slowly becoming a thing of the past, as more people are turning to oat, almond and soy alternatives every day.

Avocado Toast

Despite their high-calorie count, avocados come with a long list of health benefits, and who could possibly resist a nice avocado toast every once in a while?

The post Healthiest Food Trends We Fell in Love with This Decade appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.