5 Best Ways to Lose Weight

2. Flexitarian Diet

The word flexitarian has been coined by joining the words flexible and vegetarian. It was coined by a dietitian called Dawn Jackson Blatner. Dawn calls for the complete elimination of meat to reap the weight loss benefits of a vegetarian diet. According to a review of 87 studies published by Nutrition Reviews, vegetarians weigh 15% less than non-vegetarians. However, the flexitarian approach requires you to add some animal products within your diet as well. In fact, 5 food groups are added in this diet namely: new meat, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, sugar, dairy, and spice. Due to its flexibility and inclusion of all major food groups, the flexitarian diet has generated a lot of buzz and has been names as one of the best ways to lose weight.

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