Will you try flexitarianism? Wellbeing trend is set to be the foodie HIT of 2017
FLEXITARIANISM is the new food craze which is essentially like being a vegetarian - but cheating.
Flexitarianism is a veggie or vegan diet, but with a little bit of meat
The trend will see health-conscious dieters eat an almost completely veggie or vegan diet, but with a little bit of meat and animal product thrown in.
According to Whole Foods the trend is emerging because it is more achievable, but goes some way in helping with the environment and alleviating the demand for meat.
However, there is really no strict regimen to follow with this new fad - which means you can make it up as you go along.
Ways to embrace the flexitarian lifestyle may include only eating meat for the evening meal or being vegan from Monday to Wednesday.
While the food chain is suggesting the trend will really come to the mainstream in 2017, celebs such as Joanna Lumley and Leona Lewis have already got on board.
This form of eating was embraced by Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney who launched meat free Mondays in 2009. The family is involved in the development of Linda McCartney Foods, a range which creates mock meats to supplement the veggie lifestyle.
Designer daughter Stella is an advocate of sustainable fashion and is strictly anti-fur and leather.
The meat-free Monday movement was supported by Sir Richard Branson, Emma Thompson and Jamie Oliver.
There is really no strict regimen to follow with this new fad
Other trend predictions made by Wholefoods for 2017 include coconut sugar, coconut flower and coconut crisps.
Cast your ketchup and mayo aside because condiments will be getting a creative upgrade.
Look out for habanero jam, black garlic puree and pomegranate molasses
Purple vegetables are also set to be all the rage.
Purple vegetables are also set to be all the rage
The seeds are high in fibre, iron, magnesium and, crucially, protein.
The seeds contain 31.1g of the important nutrient per 100g. Protein is a vital weight loss tool, as it builds muscle, which you burn calories to maintain.