Some of us would like to reserve the right to enjoy a special occasion cheeseburger here and there. “And if you don’t feel like picking a term, you don’t have to do that either. The point is there are so many benefits that come from following a more plant-based diet.”There’s a lot less research into the health benefits of a reducetarian diet than others, since it’s relatively new. “Ultimately, flexitarianism, to me, is a lot like the Mediterranean diet,” said Andy de Santis, a registered dietitian with a private practice in midtown Toronto. However, we can only extrapolate from these studies if people are actually adhering to something close to the Mediterranean diet.

Source: thestar January 05, 2022 13:03 UTC