Flexitarian is a combination of two words, flexible and vegetarian. This diet is a plant-based diet that occasionally allows you to add meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products, which makes it more flexible than a vegetarian diet. It was designed for people who do not want to give up occasional consumption of animal products but still want a more plant-based eating plan.

This diet is perfect for people wanting to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle, as plant-based diets are highly nutritious and therefore great for your health. The goal of the flexitarian diet is to add more plant-based foods to your diet and slowly cut down on meat and animal products.

This can be done in three different levels on the diet, those being beginner, advanced and expert. Continue reading →

Gluten is a combination of proteins that can only be obtained from grains such as barley, wheat, triticale, and rye. These grains must be avoided if you are changing to a gluten-free diet.

Those diagnosed as suffering from celiac disease and other conditions linked with gluten allergies will be advised to undertake a gluten-free diet for the rest of their life. In the case of gluten allergy, even trace amounts can trigger a reaction.

If the patient’s condition is diagnosed as celiac disease or gluten allergy, rather than gluten intolerance, the only safe option is total abstinence from foods containing gluten. While this may seem restrictive, it is far less extreme than the dangerous and discomforting symptoms it will alleviate. Continue reading →