Going vegetarian, you can be on and off
When it comes to vegetarianism, do you immediately think of "boring and monotonous"? "Flexitarianism" can help you break this stereotype. The term "flexitarian" is a blend of "flexible" and "vegetarian," indicating a more flexible way of eating vegetarian. "Flexitarianism" was initially popular among many yoga enthusiasts, who found that moderate and "flexible" consumption of animal products is more beneficial for health, weight loss, and body shaping than a pure vegetarian diet.
Try "Meatless Mondays" too?
According to *Time* magazine, the "flexitarian" lifestyle has existed for a long time. The most famous movement is "Meatless Mondays," initiated by former Beatle Paul McCartney, and many celebrities have joined. San Francisco became the first U.S. city to respond to the "Meatless Mondays" campaign. The city council passed a resolution encouraging schools, restaurants, and residents to participate together. The *Independent* reported that "flexitarianism" not only helps maintain a good figure and health but also reduces global meat consumption, making it more environmentally friendly, and thus gaining widespread support.
Why not go vegan?
Many doctors and nutritionists do not recommend a purely vegan diet, especially for women. This is because a vegan diet may lead to osteoporosis. A recent study by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia, showed that vegetarians' bones are slightly more fragile than those of meat-eaters. The study, which examined the relationship between diet and bones in 2,700 Australians and Vietnamese, found that vegetarians had 5% lower bone density than meat-eaters. This condition is most severe among vegans who consume no animal products at all; their bone density was 6% lower.