What is a flexitarian diet?
I wrote this book to describe a way of eating that is mostly vegetarian but does not cut out meat completely. It’s to show people how to be a casual vegetarian. Q: What’s the diet plan? A: I’ve developed three levels. You can be a beginner, advanced or expert flexitarian. For example, a beginner would have two meatless days a week, eating a total of 26 ounces of meat or poultry over the other five days. An advanced flexitarian has three to four meatless days a week, consuming a total of about 18 ounces of meat or poultry. An expert flexitarian has about five meatless days a week and eats only 9 ounces of meat or poultry a week. This plan is not just about eating less meat. The most important part is eating more healthful vegetarian foods, such as beans, nuts, whole grains and produce. Q: What’s the calorie range? A: For most people this is a 1,500-calorie plan, which is a good amount for losing weight without getting too hungry. A typical day has three meals and two snacks. Each breakf
