{"id":17151,"date":"2021-02-10T19:29:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T19:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=17151"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"flexitarian-meal-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexitarian Meal Plan: A Semi-Vegetarian Diet For Those Who Are On A Mission To Lose Weight The Healthy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#What_Is_A_Flexitarian_Diet\" >What Is A Flexitarian Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#What_Are_The_Pros_And_Cons_Of_A_Flexitarian_Diet\" >What Are The Pros And Cons Of A Flexitarian Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Pros\" >Pros:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#May_Help_To_Peel_Off_Unwanted_Pounds\" >May Help To Peel Off Unwanted Pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Supports_Your_Heart_Health\" >Supports Your Heart Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Helps_To_Fight_And_Prevent_Serious_Diseases\" >Helps To Fight And Prevent Serious Diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Helps_To_Live_Longer\" >Helps To Live Longer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Cons\" >Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Flexitarian_Diet_Recipes\" >Flexitarian Diet Recipes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Breakfast\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Lunch\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Dinner\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Snacks\" >Snacks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#How_To_Start_A_Flexitarian_Diet\" >How To Start A Flexitarian Diet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the abundance of dietary plans allows the weight-watchers among us to choose what they like most of all. There are those diets for people who don\u2019t eat certain food groups, such as carbohydrates or animal products. There are even diets that include only drinks and exclude foods. This is why sometimes it is quite hard to understand which diet is better to choose and which one could be dangerous for your health. This article can inform you of another nutrition plan, that keeps gaining in popularity in the modern wellness world. What is a flexitarian meal plan? What are its risks and benefits? What foods to eat? Here you can find the answers to these and many other questions concerning this meal plan. Let\u2019s start!<\/span>\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Flexitarian_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is A Flexitarian Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can see that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-vegan-diet\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-vs-keto\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetarian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> eating patterns are getting more and more common. These dieters are attracted by their benefits for weight loss, overall health and environment. However, for some people it is quite hard to keep with such diets, as they restrict one from some of the essential food groups. There are also people who would like to follow these meal plans, but cannot do it because of some potential effects on their health. If you are one of them, the flexitarian diet could be perfect for you. Basically speaking, this is a more flexible<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-vs-paleo\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetarian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diet (flexible plus<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetarian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is flexitarian) than most. This diet was created by Dawn Jackson Blatner. It can help one to lose weight and offers some nice health benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28111625\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The premise is that the followers of this meal plan can both get all the benefits the vegetarian diet offers and consume animal products (including meat) in moderate amounts. This means you should just eat mostly plant-based foods (fruit, veggies, grains and more) and eat animal products from time to time. You should also avoid sweets and added sugars, as well as limit your consumption of processed foods. As you can see, this can be called a semi-vegetarian eating pattern. This diet has no strict rules and the dieters can make some changes in the meal plan to make it more suitable for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-vs-paleo\/\">Vegetarian vs Paleo: Is One Better Than The Other?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33330 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4847-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4847.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4847-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4847.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4847.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Pros_And_Cons_Of_A_Flexitarian_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are The Pros And Cons Of A Flexitarian Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you get going on a diet, it is vital to know about all its risks and benefits. In this way people can understand whether or not the meal plan will help them to achieve their fitness goals and whether it will be safe for their health or not. Below you can see a list of pros and cons of the flexitarian meal plan. So, what are the benefits of eating less meat? And what are the drawbacks? Read on!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><strong>Pros:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are not many studies concerning the benefits of this diet in particular. However, the studies about other plant-based diets can help us to highlight the benefits of the flexitarian meal plan as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Help_To_Peel_Off_Unwanted_Pounds\"><\/span><strong>May Help To Peel Off Unwanted Pounds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people start following some sort of dietary plan in order to get rid of excess weight. Flexitarian diet can be helpful in your fight with reducing excess inches too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, eating more plant based foods can help to slim down, as they are lower in fats and calories. According to several studies, the individuals who keep with plant-based meal plans may lose more weight than those having a regular diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25592014\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26138004\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which way you may take, it is still important to make smart eating choices. Your foods should be minimally processed and should be prepared in a healthy way. If you decrease your meat consumption but still include junk foods loaded with salt, unhealthy fats and sugars, you aren\u2019t likely to lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28728684\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33117 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4683-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4683-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4683.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4683.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supports_Your_Heart_Health\"><\/span><strong>Supports Your Heart Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a study, meal plans rich in dietary fiber and healthy fats can help to support your cardiovascular health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12936948\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The followers of the vegetarian diets have a significantly lower risk of getting cardiovascular disease, compared to the meat eaters. The thing is that plant-based diets provide the dieters with antioxidants and fiber. In this way you can decrease bad cholesterol levels and lower your blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23364007\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helps_To_Fight_And_Prevent_Serious_Diseases\"><\/span>Helps To Fight And Prevent Serious Diseases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental issues, constant stress, lack of sleep and many other factors impact your health negatively. They can lead to a number of dangerous diseases that are quite hard to treat. Two of the most widespread medical conditions are cancer and diabetes. The good news is that a proper diet can help to combat and prevent them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thing would be to opt for a plant-based diet. Basically, this is because such diets help people lose more weight and maintain healthy weight. According to one study, people who mostly follow plant-based diets are less likely to have type 2 diabetes than people who are on non-vegetarian diets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19351712\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian diets can also significantly lower the risks of cancer. Those who follow mostly vegetarian diets have an 8% lower chance to get this medical condition compared to the non-vegetarian dieters (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25751512\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23169929\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helps_To_Live_Longer\"><\/span><strong>Helps To Live Longer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, plant-based diets are associated with reduced all-cause mortality (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5579641\/pdf\/nutrients-09-00848.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\" rel=\"noopener\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33128 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4869-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexitarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4869.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4869-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4869.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4869.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><strong>Cons:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what about the cons? The flexitarian meal plan can be classified as a healthy one, if you follow it wisely. It is important to plan your meals and to make sure there are all necessary nutrients on your plate. Let\u2019s be clear, everything depends on your eating choices.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t plan your menu and opt for junk food (French fries are plant-based, but they are hardly healthy food), you\u2019ll face some issues. The main possible drawback of this dietary pattern is related to nutrient deficiencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, you may face<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-protein-shakes-good-for-weight-loss\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deficiency, if you don\u2019t replace the protein you get from meat with plant-based sources. If you don\u2019t plan your diet properly, you may also experience omega-3 fats, vitamins B12 and D, calcium, iron and zinc deficiencies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19562864\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flexitarian diet isn\u2019t that restrictive as, for instance, vegan diet, so you can easily make it perfectly balanced. For instance, you can get omega-3 fatty acids and zinc from seafood. Dairy can provide you with calcium. Protein can be found not only in meat, poultry and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-egg-diet\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eggs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but in oats, tofu, lentils and broccoli as well. You should consult a registered dietitian to get more detailed information about nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, this diet is more about smart eating choices than about eating less meat and other animal products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33242 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4639-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexitarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4639.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4639-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4639.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4639.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexitarian_Diet_Recipes\"><\/span><b>Flexitarian Diet Recipes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you can see a sample shopping list that will help you to understand what foods should be included to your menu. As for the animal products, you should include eggs, dairy, poultry, fish and lean meats in limited amounts. You can drink tea, coffee and water. Plant-based proteins include lentils, legumes, tofu and more. It is also important to eat whole grains, such as quinoa, brown rice and more. Fruits and veggies, nuts and seeds, as well as milk alternatives should be incorporated in your diet too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the recipes, everything is up to you. Just remember that you should mostly eat plant-based foods. But if you need a sample, below you can find a flexitarian meal plan simple recipes of breakfast, lunch and dinner, that will help you to build your menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast\"><\/span><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can select traditional breakfast recipes, such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oatmeal-water-for-weight-loss\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oatmeal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with berries and peanut butter. Whole grain toast with egg, avocado and spinach and your favorite<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-smoothies-for-weight-loss\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoothie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would be a nice option as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch\"><\/span><strong>Lunch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try to cook Buddha Bowl (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/260726\/black-bean-quinoa-buddha-bowl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019ll need \u00bc avocado, \u00be cup canned black beans, \u00bc cup hummus, 2\/3 cup cooked quinoa, 3 tbsp pico de gallo, 1 tbsp lime juice and some chopped cilantro. Mix hummus with lime juice and some water to make the seasoning. Take a bowl, mix rinsed beans with quinoa and add the seasoning. Add pico de gallo, avocado cubes and cilantro to finish your meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is just a sample of Buddha Bowl. The best thing is that you can change the ingredients and make an entirely different meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33226 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexitarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner\"><\/span><strong>Dinner<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can cook a super simple and delicious dinner in just 10 minutes. You\u2019ll need 2-4 large sweet potatoes (depending on the amount of portions you want to cook) and 2 tbsp of olive oil. You should also take salt, ground black pepper and dried oregano, 2 pinches each. First, you should preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Take a pan and coat its bottom with oil. Then you should peel and cut you sweet potatoes. Place the pieces into the pan and mix them well, so that they are coated with olive oil. Add the spices. Bake for an hour until the potato pieces get soft.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snacks\"><\/span><strong>Snacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose your favorite nuts, fruits and yogurts and eat them between your major meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, as you can see, the recipes are pretty simple. You can create your own or use your favorite ones to make your menu diverse and delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/\">1500 Calorie Vegetarian Meal Plan: Turning The Idea Of Plant-Based Weight Loss On Its Head<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33291 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexitarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Start_A_Flexitarian_Diet\"><\/span><b>How To Start A Flexitarian Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thing about this dietary plan is that it doesn&#8217;t require some fundamental changes in your lifestyle. The first steps towards this nutrition plan are quite simple. For instance, when you go to the grocery shop, make sure to buy more plant-based foods, such as fruits and veggies, whole grains, tofu, nuts, seeds and more. You can go for frozen and canned fruits and vegetables as well. You might also try some non-dairy milk, such as almond milk, coconut milk and more. It is also important to buy fewer animal products, such as meat, fish or dairy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another piece of advice is to pay attention to the portions of certain food groups. You should reduce your portions of meat and other animal products and increase your portions of vegetables and fruits. To simplify this, you can divide your plate into 4 parts. \u00bc of your portion will be for meat, fish and other animal products, another \u00bc \u2013 for whole grains, and \u00bd for fruits and vegetables. You can also create your own flexitarian weekly meal plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start on the flexitarian diet meal plan gradually and carefully in order to avoid unnecessary stress for your body. If you are a beginner, you can avoid meat two days a week and eat only 26 oz of meat during the rest of the week. When you maintain this diet for a longer period of time, you can go vegetarian for 3-4 days a week and eat 18 oz of meat products during the rest of the week. And finally, when you totally get used to this eating pattern, you can increase the amount of \u201cnon-meat\u201d days to 5 and consume only 9 oz of animal products during the remaining 2 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, as you can see, a flexitarian meal plan can bring you a bunch of benefits, if you keep to it properly and \u201cwisely\u201d. You should help your body meet its nutritional needs, so your diet must be well-balanced. Make sure your flexitarian meal plan includes all necessary food groups so that your body can get essential nutrients. You also shouldn\u2019t forget about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2-day-full-body-workout\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working out<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a day-to-day basis and drinking necessary amounts of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-while-fasting\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These simple lifestyle changes will help you achieve your fitness goals and support your overall health. Make it a rule to talk to your doctor before making some serious adjustments in your diet and workouts routine in order to avoid medical issues and injuries. Take care of yourself and prioritize your health.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Flexitarian_Meal_Plan_A_Semi_Vegetarian_Diet_For_Those_Who_Are_On_A_Mission_To_Lose_Weight_The_Healthy_Way\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_J4nIpoGmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/260726\/black-bean-quinoa-buddha-bowl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Bean-Quinoa Buddha Bowl<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, eatingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5579641\/pdf\/nutrients-09-00848.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio-Metabolic Benefits of Plant-Based Diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25592014\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparative effectiveness of plant-based diets for weight loss: a randomized controlled trial of five different diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28111625\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexitarian Diets and Health: A Review of the Evidence-Based Literature<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28728684\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthful and Unhealthful Plant-Based Diets and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in U.S. Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12936948\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant-based foods and prevention of cardiovascular disease: an overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19562864\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position of the American Dietetic Association: vegetarian diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23364007\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of hospitalization or death from ischemic heart disease among British vegetarians and nonvegetarians: results from the EPIC-Oxford cohort study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19351712\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of vegetarian diet, body weight, and prevalence of type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25751512\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian dietary patterns and the risk of colorectal cancers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23169929\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian diets and the incidence of cancer in a low-risk population<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26138004\/\">Vegetarian Diets and Weight Reduction: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials<\/a> (2015, link.springer.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, the abundance of dietary plans allows the weight-watchers among us to choose what they like most of all. There are those diets for people who don\u2019t eat certain food groups, such as carbohydrates or animal products. There are even diets that include only drinks and exclude foods. 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Woods\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/6c2bd5543f4dd58180c03d2bcae89511\"},\"headline\":\"Flexitarian Meal Plan: A Semi-Vegetarian Diet For Those Who Are On A Mission To Lose Weight The Healthy Way\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/\"},\"wordCount\":2342,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flexitarian-meal-plan\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1018675147.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Diets\",\"Meal Plans\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Today, the abundance of dietary plans allows the weight-watchers among us to choose what they like most of all. There are those diets for people who don\u2019t eat certain food groups, such as carbohydrates or animal products. There are even diets that include only drinks and exclude foods. This is why sometimes it is quite hard to understand which diet is better to choose and which one could be dangerous for your health. This article can inform you of another nutrition plan, that keeps gaining in popularity in the modern wellness world. What is a flexitarian meal plan? What are its risks and benefits? What foods to eat? Here you can find the answers to these and many other questions concerning this meal plan. Let\u2019s start!<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is A Flexitarian Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">We can see that<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-vegan-diet\/\\\"> <span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">vegan<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> and<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-vs-keto\/\\\"> <span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">vegetarian<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> eating patterns are getting more and more common. These dieters are attracted by their benefits for weight loss, overall health and environment. However, for some people it is quite hard to keep with such diets, as they restrict one from some of the essential food groups. There are also people who would like to follow these meal plans, but cannot do it because of some potential effects on their health. If you are one of them, the flexitarian diet could be perfect for you. 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