Lately I feel like we can all agree that there has been a shift in the way we think about food. Consumers are becoming more aware of what they are putting into their bodies and not only that but, where it comes from and how it's made or grown. It's a wonderful thing!
Where I'm going with this leads me into another book review...The Flexitarian Diet! Now more than ever I feel like people are making the choice to be vegetarian or vegan. I tried it for a month or two back in college and it was not for me. What I do love, however, is Registered Dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner's perfect combination: Flexitarian.
The Flexitiarian Diet is the perfect combination for those who love the idea and benefits of being vegetarian or vegan but don't want to give up those special occasion steak dinners or hefty servings of turkey at Thanksgiving. Flexible + Vegetarian = Flexitarian!
I found this book to be quite informational. It breaks down the "five flex food groups" which are new meat (aka vegetarian protein sources), fruits & vegetables, grains, dairy and sugar/spice.
I also enjoyed the "troubleshooter" boxes which provided great tips and inspiration throughout the book.
The majority of the book is the Five-Week Flex Meal Plan which includes five weeks worth of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some recipes include a "flex swap" if you prefer animal protein sources. There are also grocery lists included for each week.
Overall, the idea behind this book is to try and make at least one change. By making at least one change it will hopefully jump start other healthy changes down the road. Don't think about the meat meals you're missing, but rather the vegetarian meals you're adding.
You could start with a Meatless Monday recipe!
Purchase The Flexitarian Diet book Here
? What diet or health book do you recommend? ?
I also enjoyed the "troubleshooter" boxes which provided great tips and inspiration throughout the book.
The majority of the book is the Five-Week Flex Meal Plan which includes five weeks worth of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some recipes include a "flex swap" if you prefer animal protein sources. There are also grocery lists included for each week.
Overall, the idea behind this book is to try and make at least one change. By making at least one change it will hopefully jump start other healthy changes down the road. Don't think about the meat meals you're missing, but rather the vegetarian meals you're adding.
You could start with a Meatless Monday recipe!
Purchase The Flexitarian Diet book Here
? What diet or health book do you recommend? ?
Jaime! Thanks so much for purchasing & reviewing The Flexitarian Diet. I appreciate you spreading the word about the joys of being flexibly vegetarian! Flex Your Appetite! XO, Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD
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