US Vice President Kamala Harris – who is running for the presidency of the United States of America in the 2024 election, is a self-professed part-time vegan and has time and again discussed her forays into plant-based foods. Kamala follows a flexitarian diet which can help you reap the benefits of vegetarian eating while still enjoying animal products in moderation. And that is why the name of this diet is a combination of the words “flexible” and “vegetarian”.
Speaking about the negative impact red meat has on the environment, Kamala, the first woman of colour to run for president in the US, has always been forthcoming about her penchant for dabbling in veganism, in which she eats plant-based foods before 6 p.m. to reduce her consumption of animal products.
What is a flexitarian diet? According to experts, a flexitarian diet - created by dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, has no clear-cut rules or recommended numbers of calories and macronutrients. It is known to be more of a lifestyle than just a diet. The diet is based on the following principles: Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains Incorporate protein from plants rather than animals Have a flexible attitude and also incorporate meat and animal products from time to time Stop eating processed meats Limit added sugar and sweets What does Kamala eat in her flexitarian diet? In her partial vegan diet, Kamala includes a splash of honey in her morning tea - meaning her go-to, mostly plant-based bre.
