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Common Dietary Preferences
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Vegetarian
Excludes meat, fish, and poultry from the diet, focusing on plant-based foods.
Vegan
A stricter form of vegetarianism that excludes all animal products and by-products including dairy, eggs, and honey.
Pescatarian
Similar to vegetarianism but includes fish and seafood as the primary source of protein.
Ketogenic (Keto)
A high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.
Paleolithic (Paleo)
Mimics the diet of ancient humans, focusing on whole foods such as meats, fish, nuts, leafy greens, regional veggies, and seeds.
Gluten-Free
Eliminates all foods containing gluten which is found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Dairy-Free
Excludes all dairy products and dairy-derived ingredients.
Halal
Permits foods that are prepared according to Islamic law, avoiding alcohol, pork, and certain methods of slaughter.
Kosher
Complies with Jewish dietary regulations, which include restrictions on how food is prepared and which foods can be combined.
Whole30
A 30-day diet that emphasizes whole foods and the elimination of sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy.
Mediterranean
Centers around traditional foods from Mediterranean countries, with an emphasis on plant-based foods, healthy fats, fish, and poultry.
Raw Food
Consists mostly of unprocessed, raw plant foods, believing that cooking destroys nutrients and natural enzymes.
Intermittent Fasting
Involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, with various patterns such as 16/8 or 5:2 schedules.
Low FODMAP
Limits foods high in certain carbohydrates called FODMAPs to reduce symptoms of digestive disorders.
Atkins
Focuses on controlling the levels of insulin in the body through a low-carbohydrate diet.
Flexitarian
A semi-vegetarian diet with the occasional inclusion of meat or fish, prioritizing plant-based foods.
Zone Diet
Aims for a nutritional balance of 40% carbohydrates, 30% fats, and 30% protein in each meal.
DASH Diet
Stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and is designed to prevent and lower high blood pressure.
South Beach Diet
Focuses on choosing the right carbohydrates and the right fats to help lose weight and improve heart health.
Macrobiotic
Emphasizes the consumption of whole grains and vegetables, with the goal of achieving a balance between yin and yang foods.
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