Where can I find out about semi-vegetarians?

While semi-vegetarianism eschews the consumption of all red meat, it does accept a limited intake of animal products like poultry and fish. The dietary trend has gained momentum in recent years as the health advantages of vegetarianism become well-known. Since meat has been linked to increased risks of heart disease, obesity and diabetes, carnivorous eating habits have declined. More and more people are becoming semi-vegetarians and offering lifestyle resources.

Flexitarians and Semi-Vegetarians

• While semi-vegetarians only eat meat on occasion, flexitarians are omnivorously inclined but "dabble" in specialized vegetarian foods. Both popular movements integrate vegetarian nutrition and meat consumption, albeit in varying degrees.

Food Journalism

• New York Times food writer Mark Bittman advocates restricted meat consumption. He recommends only indulging in meat that is sustainable and humanely raised. The New York Times also occasionally publishes "The Temporary Vegetarian" column, a series that features vegetarian dishes with broad appeal.

Publications

• In a surprising trend, some vegan and vegetarian magazines are starting to add meat recipes to their publications. Circulations like Natural Health and The Vegetarian Times have also diminished their emphasis on animal activism after discovering that their reader base wasn't overwhelmingly vegetarian.

Internet Communities

• SustainableTable.org is an online destination for sustainable food education. The site posts articles and hosts a user forum covering diets like semi-vegetarianism.

Organizations

• Because meat is permissible in the semi-vegetarian diet, many vegetarian organizations resent being associated with the practice. Nonetheless, the movement has gained some surprising vegan and vegetarian allies. Vocal animal advocacy group PETA tolerates semi-vegetarianism, approving of anything that can lead to a reduction in meat consumption.