The Flexitarian Diet: A Leading Strategy for Gut-Friendly Eating
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Flexitarian Diet: A Gut-Friendly Approach for Better Digestive Health
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News18•14-03-2026, 10:42
Flexitarian Diet: A Gut-Friendly Approach for Better Digestive Health
•The flexitarian diet is a mostly plant-based eating style allowing occasional animal products, gaining attention for its balanced philosophy.
•Gastroenterologists like Dr. Dattatray Solanke (Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai) confirm its benefits for digestive wellness due to its plant-forward focus.
•High dietary fibre intake nourishes beneficial gut bacteria, regulating bowel movements and reducing inflammation, as noted by Dr. Manoj Bharucha (P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai).
•Its flexibility, allowing fish, eggs, or lean meat, makes it sustainable and helps meet essential nutritional needs like Vitamin B12, iron, and protein.
•Experts stress focusing on minimally processed foods like legumes, lentils, tofu, and fermented foods, avoiding sugary or heavily processed alternatives for optimal gut health.
