Veganism and vegetarianism are two very strong movements within the world of food these days, and for good reason. Whether it’s for health reasons or ethical reasons, avoiding meat and/or animal products gets more and more popular every year as people discover the benefits of these diets.
Have you ever thought about going vegan or vegetarian, but simply decided that the rigidity of the diets’ rules were too much for you? Flexitarianismmight 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?
