More veggies, less meat; flexitarians find middle ground

By Talia Whyte

The Grio

The trendiest diet these days is meatless – sort of.

According to the American Dietetic Association, approximately a quarter of Americans consider themselves flexitarian – vegetarian who eats meat occasionally – as a result of eating veggie-friendly meals at least four times a week. Despite the growing obesity rate, some folks are starting to realize that healthier eating can lower rates of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and certain cancers.

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