Going vegetarian may be best for your health but some adults who love to indulge in meat and fast food still need to be reminded to eat their vegetables.
For Graham Hill, founder of the website, TreeHugger, trying to go meat-free most of the time is a huge struggle.
"My common sense, my good intentions were in conflict with my tastebuds," he said on Ted Talk.
To solve this problem, Hill created his eating label called "Weekday Veg" on Mondays through Fridays, where he eats "nothing with a face."
Eating meat only on weekends cuts off 70% of a person's meat intake and decreases risks for colon cancer and heart disease.
In switching to a vegetarian diet, full-time meat eaters who don't want the all-or-nothing approach for now could stick to semi-vegetarian - no meat but some poultry or fish.
If ditching meat could make you feel a lot healthier, you could go for vegetarian - no meat and fish but with eggs and dairy. The vegan diet is currently popular among healthy eaters who cut out all animal products and byproducts on their diets. This means no meat, fish, dairy, eggs and honey.
Switching to a nutrient and fiber-rich diet would need a lot of adjustments for those who typically eat less fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Huffington Post reports the amount of fiber the body needs in a day is 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. "If you go from a fiber intake of 5 to 10 gm to 30, you might feel a little bloated," said registered dietitian Sheah L. Rarback, MS, RD.
As you give your body enough time to adjust, it is recommended to stay hydrated, avoid gassy food, and include healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids in your diet to help regulate the digestive system.
