Vincent Van Gogh, Godfather of the Flexitarian Diet: “Be Sure to Eat Well”

Vincent Van Gogh, known as a vegetarian icon, was actually likely a flexitarian who believed it wasn't necessary to eat meat very often. Research suggests that he intentionally abstained from eating meat regularly for ethical and health reasons. In letters to his brother, Van Gogh expressed his belief that meat wasn't crucial for health and advised consuming it only once or twice a week.

Even though Van Gogh's views on meat consumption align with current understanding of health and wellness, it's important to note that he also experienced stomach issues and other health struggles. His intentional avoidance of meat was ahead of his time, as today's research supports the idea that reducing meat intake can have health benefits. Van Gogh's diet choices, if he were alive today, may have aligned with the growing number of people adopting a flexitarian lifestyle.