You should always know the necessity of a particular diet.

So here it is what you eat while being a flexitarian.

Proteins: soybeans, tofu, tempeh, legumes, lentils

-Non-starchy vegetables: greens, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots, cauliflower.

-Starchy vegetables: winter squash, peas, corn, sweet potato.

-Fruits: apples, oranges, berries, grapes, cherries.

-Whole grains: quinoa, teff, buckwheat, farro.

-Nuts, seeds, and other healthy fats: almonds, flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, peanut butter, avocados, olives, and coconut.

-Plant-based milk alternatives: unsweetened almond, coconut, hemp, and soy milk.

-Herbs, spices and seasonings: basil, oregano, mint, thyme, cumin, turmeric, ginger

Condiments: reduced-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salsa, mustard, nutritional yeast, and ketchup without added sugar.

Beverages: still and sparkling water, tea, coffee.

When incorporating animal products, choose the following when possible:

Eggs: free-range or pasture-raised

Poultry: organic, free-range, or pasture-raised.

Fish: wild-caught

Meat: grass-fed or pasture-raised

Dairy: organic from grass-fed or pastured animals.