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A strict vegetarian or vegan lifestyle isn't for everyone, but we can all benefit from eating less red meat. What's so bad about a few burgers, steaks, and bacon breakfasts, you ask? A lot, actually. Read on to find out why you shouldn't eat so much red meat. You'll live longer: The number one reason to limit your red meat intake — you'll live longer. Studies have shown that regularly eating Read more
My relationship with meat is constantly on the up and down; lately it's been pretty confusing. Meat recalls, environmental woes, and the ethics of it keep me one step away from becoming a vegetarian again — heck, I've even considered going vegan! But here's the thing: when it comes to a healthy vegan diet, I'm sort of at a loss. And let's be real, I love dairy products. This weekend I decided Read more
A vegetarian diet is chock-full of health benefits. It can help people lose weight, lower cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. It's tough for people to give up meat entirely though, so for beginner vegetarians who can't quite make the full switch, or those who like to eat meat every so often, there's the flexitarian diet. It involves eating fruits, veggies, nuts, whole grains, and meat-free Read more
Do you consider yourself a vegetarian with carnivorous benefits? Then you just might be a flexitarian. Although this term sounds bizarre, it does make a bit more sense than using the oxymoronic term meat eating vegetarian. Although the word is new to me, it was actually coined by a Texas restaurateur to describe the food served up at her cafe as "flexitarian." You could also think of the terms Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more
I'm easily affected by what I write, and with environmental conservation on the brain, I'm consuming less meat, which helps reduce my carbon footprint, among other things. In honor of Earth Day, I encourage you to do the same, whether you're already a vegan, a vegetarian, or simply a flexitarian who's looking for a satisfying meat-free meal on Monday— or any other day. Keep reading for Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Don't let one of these rumors prevent you from reaching your weight loss goals. By Diana Kelly, Prevention Sorry, Journey, but it's finally time to stop believing . . . In weight loss myths at least. Believing popular misconceptions can keep you from taking the right course of action to reach your goals, says Read more
When deciding what to eat, there are countless camps to choose from: omnivores, vegans, vegetarians, and more (don't forget the g-frees!). With all the ways to eat, identifying with a certain label can be convenient for conveying the restrictions of your diet without having to list every single thing you can and can't eat. But what about modified diets like seagan? Lately we've been hearing this Read more
Whatever your reason, eating no less meat is a good thing. Beef recalls, environmental woes, and ethical concerns are enough to turn even the most Neanderthal-esque carnivore into a sprout-lovin' vegan. But for those of us that can't resist the lure of a juicy burger, luscious pork belly, or the satisfying saltiness of bacon, it's becoming harder to reconcile what we want with what's Read more
