Flexitarian diet

As indicated by the "flexi" word, a flexitarian diet is meant to be more flexible than a strict vegan or vegetarian diet. While allowing a small number of animal products, it puts considerable emphasis on the benefits of plant-based diets.

It emphasizes eating primarily vegetables but also includes some meat and other animal products, such as dairy and eggs, in moderation. The main principles of a flexitarian diet include eating mostly whole plant foods, getting the most of your protein from plants rather than animals, avoiding processed foods and added sugar if at all feasible, and occasionally including meat and animal products. Because flexitarians occasionally eat small amounts of meat, they wouldn’t technically be considered a vegetarian. It is up to individuals to customize their diet to fit their lifestyle.