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Flexitarianism, also known as "semi-vegetarian," is a term used to describe someone who eats primarily vegetarian (grains, vegetables, and fruits) but has not completely ruled out protein from meat, fish, poultry, or dairy.
Flexitarianism is actually what dietitians, nutrition experts, and public health advocates have been recommending for years; a diet that contains a lot of variety that is high in fiber and low in saturated fat.
Flexitarians are more likely than non-flexitarians who eat meat at every meal to meet the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables and the vitamins and minerals that they contain. Following a flexitarian diet can decrease your chances of hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and prostate and colon cancer. It can also lower your risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.
Flexitarianism is considered eating approximately four meatless meals per week.
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