The latest food/diet buzzword - 'reducetarian'
clur_85
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OK, so I may be slow to the party here but I've seen a lot of articles lately about a new 'type' of eating choice - someone who still eats meat but tries to reduce their intake, hence 'reducetarian'.
Completely unrelated at the latter part of last year I was considering trying to eat just veggie meals mid week, for a few reasons a) get out of my 'cooking rut' by planning evening meals around what meat I have in the fridge b)to broaden my veggie recipe repertoire c) to see if I can reduce weekly food bills by buying/eating less meat d) see what health benefits it might provide to me if any.
Has anyone joined the 'Reducetarian Pledge'? Any ideas for recipes? Are there any conversation threads I am missing on here already about this? (I searched and no results came back.) Just looking for general advice on recipes and other people's thoughts on this new(?) buzzword/diet.
Completely unrelated at the latter part of last year I was considering trying to eat just veggie meals mid week, for a few reasons a) get out of my 'cooking rut' by planning evening meals around what meat I have in the fridge b)to broaden my veggie recipe repertoire c) to see if I can reduce weekly food bills by buying/eating less meat d) see what health benefits it might provide to me if any.
Has anyone joined the 'Reducetarian Pledge'? Any ideas for recipes? Are there any conversation threads I am missing on here already about this? (I searched and no results came back.) Just looking for general advice on recipes and other people's thoughts on this new(?) buzzword/diet.
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reducetarian...
I'm going to punch someone. I mean seriously. How many more stupid terms can we make up?
Call me a coconutarian today, I'mma gunna make eggs with coconut oil.0 -
I was a vegetarian for 6 years before going back to eating some types this past October. If someone asked me what you'd call someone trying to reduce their meat intake, I wouldnt think to call them "reducetarians". Id call them someone trying to reduce their meat intake. Why does everyone need a special word? I can understand someone wanting to cut back, but this term is new to me0
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Do a searches for vegan or vegetarian.
(Reducetarian seems to be a U.K. thing that has not taken off in the U.S.)
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If this is a thing, then I must have become an "Increasetarian" when I started losing weight.0
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I hadn't heard that word before. I have, however, seen "flexitarian" which pretty much describes exactly what you're trying to do with trading out meatless meals for ones where you would previously eaten meat.0
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Also, to answer your question about meal ideas, a good vegetable grilled cheese on rye bread always has and always will be one of my go tos. Butternut squash, spinach, almonds and a little olive oil with some seasonings would also be a nice hot meal to try0
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Reducitarian, flexitarian (which is basically, a normal omnivore)...all stupid labels.
I'm with dbmata....stupid is stupid is stupid.0 -
semi vegetarian(only eats chicken/fish occasionally) or flexitarian (eats meat, not everyday) are the terms I have heard here the most.
I am a vegetarian (no meat, fish, or fowl) and I eat alot of beans/veggies/rice and potatoes.0 -
Another sign of the "everyone gets a medal" society we live in. (in this case medal=buzzword for your diet) Want to feel special? Here's a cool new buzzword to call your diet because omnivore is just so boring amd buzzwords are much cooler.0
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and this is why I don't come in the forums
*opens floodgates* 0 -
I've only heard it referred to as flexitarian before.
If you're looking for more vegetarian / vegan meals then the possibilities are endless. During the winter the slow cooker is my friend - lots of hearty soups and stews, chillis, curries, etc. Use beans, chickpeas, lentils or meat alternatives to add protein for a complete meal.0 -
I'd call them insecuritaritans. Why can't we just eat??0
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I'm torn - on one hand, anything to encourage people to eat less meat is good in my eyes On the other - don't give it a stupid label to feel special. If you need to explain what you can eat for someone making you a meal, just say the things! 0
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I don't even understand what the point of this reducetarian is? Are you trying to eat less meat, less food..????
I am an allfoodinmoderationetarian0 -
kommodevaran wrote: »I'd call them insecuritaritans. Why can't we just eat??
I guess people need labels to feel special. I don't get it.
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That makes me a betrayitarian then (according to one of my coworkers)kommodevaran wrote: »I'd call them insecuritaritans. Why can't we just eat??
I guess people need labels to feel special. I don't get it.
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Are you asking what *I* think is wrong with it because you actually want to know the reasons I am vegetarian, or are you asking because you want to insist that meat is okay for you and other people?
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melimomTARDIS wrote: »semi vegetarian(only eats chicken/fish occasionally) or flexitarian (eats meat, not everyday) are the terms I have heard here the most.
Which is baby snowflake terminology for the adult term: omnivore.0 -
Are you asking what *I* think is wrong with it because you actually want to know the reasons I am vegetarian, or are you asking because you want to insist that meat is okay for you and other people?
I didn't know you were a vegetarian. I have no problems with that.
But, yes, meat is ok for people who choose to eat meat.0 -
Wouldn't "Reductarian" be more correct?0
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http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/michael-pollan-answers-readers-questions/
"There’s research to suggest that vegetarians and vegans are generally healthier than the rest of us; however “flexitarians” — carnivores who eat meat once or twice a week — are just as healthy. "
Pollan also goes into the environmental effects of meat-heavy diets, in his books.
There are a lot of reasons to cut down. Not choosing to is fine, too, but I wouldn't act like anyone who does is stupid.
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Pollan is great, but he's whole hog on the hippy berzerkley vegan/veggie head stuff.0
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I think it is because of environmental concerns and less about diet. The beef industry is pretty terrible for the enviornment
I've never been a huge meat eater, but I eat about 90% paleo now so I have meat at almost every meal, typically chicken. I like beef but I rarely cook it for myself so I only have it occasionally.
I agree that having a term for this is a little silly.0 -
squirrelzzrule22 wrote: »I think it is because of environmental concerns and less about diet. The beef industry is pretty terrible for the enviornment
I've never been a huge meat eater, but I eat about 90% paleo now so I have meat at almost every meal, typically chicken. I like beef but I rarely cook it for myself so I only have it occasionally.
I agree that having a term for this is a little silly.
Then don't eat feed lot beef. Beef is bad, but chicken is far worse.0 -
WalkingAlong wrote: »http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/michael-pollan-answers-readers-questions/
"There’s research to suggest that vegetarians and vegans are generally healthier than the rest of us; however “flexitarians” — carnivores who eat meat once or twice a week — are just as healthy. "
Pollan also goes into the environmental effects of meat-heavy diets, in his books.
There are a lot of reasons to cut down. Not choosing to is fine, too, but I wouldn't act like anyone who does is stupid.
ahh yes the new York times, totally legit source for nutrition...0 -
im a vegetarian who misses white fish, so that makes me?0
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