The beginning of a New Culinary Adventure!

So my sister and I have both had a hard time eating meat, this aversion began during pregnancy and is still present. We like to refer to ourselves as "flexatarians" as we are not opposed to animal products but do have a hard time coming up with "meatless" recipes. So...we've decided to blog our favorite recipes in case there are others like us out there in need of some good meal ideas! Enjoy

Flexatarianism

There is a new term coined for people who consider themselves part-time vegetarians: "flexatarian." More and more people are eating less and less meat and choosing diversity among their food sources.

Flexatarian : ( Flex'-a-tar'-i-an) – alternative spelling: Flexitarian

n. Person who tends to eat a vegetarian diet, but who will eat meat when it is served and not cause a fuss about it. A flexatarian might make only vegetarian dishes at home, but eat dishes including meat at the home of family or friends. Or, they may try to stick to a vegetarian diet but are often unsuccessful because they enjoy non-vegetarian foods. Flexatarians are non-orthodox vegetarians who choose not to make a religion out of their diet.

Like vegetarians, "flexatarians" eat a primarily plant-based diet composed of grains, vegetables, and fruits, but they occasionally obtain protein from lean meat, fish, poultry, or dairy. A quarter of Americans fit the description, consuming meatless meals at least four days a week, according to the American Dietetic Association.