The Flexitarian Diet

A fusion of the phrases "flexible" and "vegetarian" is a "flexitarian." Registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner first used the word more than ten years ago in her book "The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Avoid Disease, and Add Years to Your Life," published in 2009.

You don't have to give up meat entirely to enjoy the health advantages of vegetarianism with a flexitarian diet, commonly referred to as a semi-vegetarian diet. Instead, you can eat vegetarian most of the time while occasionally treating yourself to a burger or steak. Studies demonstrate that those who follow the diet may not only lose weight but can improve their overall health by lowering their risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer by consuming more plants and less meat.

It is also regarded as being environmentally friendly because it decreases meat consumption. Dieting may be a lonely process, especially if you do it alone. Yet, making healthy eating a family affair will increase your chances of success in the long run. Some of the best diets for families are listed here.

Pros:

• Nutritionally sound.
  
  
• Diverse foods and flavors.
  
  
• Coaching and/or group support available.
  
  
• Filling – it's rich in high-fiber foods.
  
  
• No off-limit foods or food groups.
  
  
• Convenient – grab and go options.
  
  
• Has proven health benefits.

Cons:

• You’ll likely get hungry.