flexitarians
Sometimes skip meat
Flexitarians are people who eat a mostly vegetarian diet but occasionally include meat or fish.
The term blends flexible with vegetarian, describing those who reduce meat consumption without strict rules: We're flexitarians—vegetarian at home but we'll order steak at a restaurant.
The approach is often motivated by health, environmental concerns, or animal welfare.
Diet allowing fish, not meat
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- omnivoreEats plants and animals
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- mindful eatingDeliberate attention while consuming
Bodily use of food
- balanced dietVaried nutritional intake
- whole foodsUnrefined, unprocessed edibles
- wellnessOverall state of health
- heart healthCardiovascular system condition
fiber · cholesterol · legumes · nutrient-dense · preventive health · anti-inflammatory · blood pressure · weight management
Capacity to endure indefinitely
- carbon footprintTotal greenhouse gases produced
- climate-consciousAware of environmental impact
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- ethical eatingFood choices reflecting values
food miles · sustainable food · environmental impact · resource conservation · land use · water footprint · low-impact · eco-conscious
Hosted meal with guests
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- accessibleAble to be reached
inclusive · practical · compromise · social eating · family meals · potluck · buffet · dining out
pescatarian
Diet allowing fish, not meat
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- omnivoreEats plants and animals
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
nutrition
Bodily use of food
- balanced dietVaried nutritional intake
- whole foodsUnrefined, unprocessed edibles
- wellnessOverall state of health
heart health · fiber · cholesterol · legumes · nutrient-dense · preventive health · anti-inflammatory · blood pressure · weight management · longevity
sustainability
Capacity to endure indefinitely
- carbon footprintTotal greenhouse gases produced
- climate-consciousAware of environmental impact
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
ethical eating · food miles · sustainable food · environmental impact · resource conservation · land use · water footprint · low-impact · eco-conscious · greenhouse gases
dinner party
Hosted meal with guests
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
accessible · inclusive · practical · compromise · social eating · family meals · potluck · buffet · dining out · food culture
- fitness peoplegym rats, fitness buffs, bodybuilders, weightlifters, weight lifters
- meat eaterscarnivore, carnivores, predator, meat eater, meat-eaters
- flexitarian dietPlant-focused eating allowing occasional meat