Coined by registered dietitian, Dawn Jackson Blatner, the word “Flexitarian” comes from the words “flexible” and “vegetarian.”

Flexitarian is a primarily vegetarian plan to lose weight and reverse chronic disease that is a little more flexible than its pure vegetarian counterpart as it allows the occasional consumption of meat. In other words, you are vegetarian most of the time but can have a burger or a steak every now and then, which can help you stick to a mostly plant-based plan that is necessary to reverse chronic disease and improve your chances at longevity.

At around 1200 calories per day, the Flexitarian plan is composed of balanced carb (57%), balanced fat (27%) and generally low protein (16%) making it one of the best diets in overall health outcome and ease of application and long-term weight loss.

Types of Food You’ll Eat On This Plan

ENJOY fruits and veggies, nuts and seeds, eggs, beans, lentils, soybeans, dairy, sugar, and spices.

REDUCE primarily meat and alcohol.

ELIMINATE eat more plants and do the best that you can limiting all else!