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I have been eating Pescatarian for 2 months.

I am an amateur strongman and typically eat a lot of protein on a daily basis.

This past week over dinner an uncle told me to be careful of mercury poisoning since i'm eating a lot of seafood. So, i start googling around and I can't seem to find a definitive guideline.

I only eat Salmon, coral trout, shrimp, and calamari. None of the very high mercury concentration fish that people warn about (like tuna or shark).

On average i consume about 450g of the above seafood per day. I weigh 125kg.

My question is, should I be worried?

I am considering going pescetarian but I am also trying to recover from my binge ED and I'm worried that restricting my food intake will impact me negatively/cause me to binge more.

If you have any similar experience or just advice in general it would be very appreciated!!

*I am aware that some people who struggle with EDs turn to vegetarianism as a way to disguise their restrictions but in my case it's about my ethics, not about restricting the food that i eat.

I’m going to attempt to make a four course meal for my fiancé. The second course is pan seared scallops with a cote de Bordeaux white wine to be followed by cracked black pepper and brown sugar sockeye salmon. My question is what kind of sauce can I put on the plate with the scallops so they’re not lonely. Was gonna try and be fancy and put a dollop and smear it on the plate like they do on food network

Shortly after Thanksgiving, my 9 year old told me she wanted to be a pescatarian. She has completely stuck with this since then. Her main seafood has always been shrimp, but she is not a big fan of the deep fried or breaded style shrimp. Since she is interested in pescatarianism over being a vegetarian, I would like to open her up to more seafood options. She does have fake meat as well in her diet as well as beans.

Plot twist, I’m allergic to red shellfish which is another reason I would like to get her open to more fish options.

So far she has liked the imitation crab and she did have a filet o fish (healthy 😂) and liked that (I didn’t think she would because of the fried aspect).

Does anyone have any good recipes that are somewhat kid friendly? She’s the only one in the family and I want to make sure she has good food too

I am a 24M, 170lbs, 5'10". I have been a pescatarian for about 6 years due to my lack of desire to eat meat (for health reasons). I am also lactose intolerant, as well as gluten-sensitive as my mother was diagnosed with celiac, but I was not. My general diet composition at the moment (post starting the gym), has been a light breakfast, typically comprised of "overnight oats", containing steel-cut oats, flax, cinnamon, and soy milk. Post gym meal is typically about 2 eggs with onions and beans (if im hungry). Next meal is typically dinner which is usually a grain such as quinoa or wild rice as a base, a roasted medley of vegetables (occasionally with corn or potatoes for starch) paired with either beans, salmon, or tuna (once a week). As for snacking, if I feel the urge, i have a personal blend of cashews, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds. I recently have cut all alcohol out of my life, as well as any additional sugars. I am going for a whole-foods-ish diet with high protein.

Are there any recommendations or major food groups that I am missing? I want to ensure that I am getting a more than adequate amount of protein, as well as other important vitamins for muscle growth.

TL/DR: Pescatarian that wants to eat high-protein for the gym, but don't know if im doing it correctly.

Hi all

I'm new to this so I figured I'd start with a favorite of mine as a have around on a daily snack.

However my food allergies prevent a lot of stuff. There was a restaurant that made one I could eat but they closed. Can't get the recipe.

I am allergic to

Mangoes Papayas Guavas Capsaicin (jalapeños, habaneros, chiles, etc) Grapes Walnuts Pecans

Black pepper, white pepper are okay since they're so over processed. I do get a reaction if it's "fresh".

Certain brands of paprika are okay again because if it's "Over processed" it doesn't set me off.

Anything else is pretty much off the table.

Anyone have any ideas?

Yea. A lot of no joy lol.

Thank you!

I'm having a kind of dilemma where I want alternatives to foods I used to enjoy before becoming a pescitarian but very few have an enjoyable flavor. I like fish, but sometimes I just want something fatty and salty.

I like Impossible products and some Beyond products but I'd prefer healthier alternatives if I'm eating them frequently. I tried Gardein chick'n nuggets and ground be'f because they seemed semi-affordable and healthier (I'll admit I didn't spend forever looking into the ingredients but that's the conclusion I came to) but they are dry and lack the fatty, savory flavors that I'm used to, or just straight up don't taste anything like chicken or beef. The chick'n basically tasted like flavorless chunks of tofu. And the be'f seemed overly hard and flavorless.

I've tried seasoning them and adding oil to give it a similar flavor and texture but I don't think I'm making much progress. So, do any of you have any tips for seasoning, cooking, prep, etc. that would give me better results? I think I'm making some errors by treating them like meat when they're.. not. At least with the be'f. Thank you!

i've been vegetarian for about a year now , i've liked it a lot and have no plans on changing. i mostly did it for the moral reasons especially when it comes to the environment but i'm also not crazy about it- i don't really advocate for those kinds of things or feel any kind of way towards my friends who eat meat. i've been considering going pescatarian because i've always loved seafood, i know i lack protein, and i don't feel as morally bad about fish? but i also have this mental block about it. like, i've already made it this long so why would i incorporate it back in my diet. i don't know, i guess i'm just looking for some insight from people who had a similar expierience as me.

I'm going back to pescatarian, and I'm going to try eating around 1200-1400 calories a day. I need advice, and cheap budget friendly pescatarian recipes low in calories!!! Anybody able to help a gal out???

Hello!

Almost 36 F with a significant rise in cholesterol. Seriously contemplating eating some types of fish again. Like salmon and tuna.

Anyone else go through this? Any advice? And how often should I eat fish per week?

Thanks for any and all tips and advice!

I became vegetarian for ethical reasons. But I feel like I use it as an excuse and it's enabling a disorder. I've always had a problem with food, I'm a picky eater and I'd be afraid of gaining weight by eating too much. There's kind of a comfort knowing I don't have to eat at family gatherings or work potlucks because of my dietary restrictions. Or when I'm out to eat I'll just order a small appetizer because there's nothing I can eat. I'm sick of using this excuse to mask something bigger.

I want this to stop. I know my health is not where it should be. At my worst I've dealt with hair loss and joint pain.

Does anyone have an advice? Anyone in a similar boat?

I wasn't a big fish eater to begin with so I'm conflicted. I'm just trying to fix my diet and disordered habits by adding more options.

Hi I'm new here. I'm a pollo-pescetarian site to alpha gal syndrome. Any recommendations for non-mammal sourced supplements that aren't totally vegan? Im looking for beta keratin and non-mammalian collagen.

Pretty darn tasty!!!!!

Can anyone help me out? I'm doing a final push for getting responses to my dissertation questionnaires. My dissertation is exploring how TV ads affect people's perceptions of vegan alternative foods - i.e., plant-based meat and cheese alternatives. Plus, I want to see if any differences in opinions can be linked back to people's dietary choices, age, and/or gender.

Amazingly, I've gotten over 100 responses for both my questionnaires! All I'm seeking now is a few more responses from pescetarians and vegetarians, as currently I've gotten a lot more responses from vegans. Obviously, that makes sense I guess, but I'm doing my best to try get the numbers more balanced.

There are two 10-minute long questionnaires, but doing one is totally an option. They truly are about 10 minutes long, and that time includes watching 4 short ads. Here are the links to them:

https://forms.gle/LdZ4TpR3p7KiDshGA

https://forms.gle/xNE1kz34GeFm8bPp6 Any help is greatly appreciated!

I have some medical issues that have already caused me to cut out beef, pork, and chicken and now it looks like I will probably have to cut out wheat and dairy. I try to keep things low FODMAP where I can.

I need suggestions for food options to maintain a balanced diet.

So far I have figured out:

Protein:

• Fish
• Eggs
• Peanut butter
• Beans
• Quinoa
• Chickpeas

Fat:

• Olive oil
• Avocado
• Mayo
• Nut butters

Carbohydrates:

• Corn chips and tortillas
• Potatos
• Rice
• Corn or rice cereals
• Low FODMAP fruits and vegetables

Am I missing anything or is this pretty much it?

Thanks in advance!

This is so embarrassing to ask but I’m always trying sumn new and different so I’m new to this &’ I’m 18 days in , plan to keep on fa awhile cs I’ve been a little happier and more energetic but I really want some noodles tonight … Can I have chicken flavored noodles ?

I tried making this, I did what they said online I rinsed it very thoroughly and then soaked it in the refrigerator for 36 hours.

It was vile. Unbearably salty and extremely fishy. It was expensive too, what a waste.

2/10 do not recommend

I (24M) have been a pescetarian since birth due to both my parents being pescetarian, so it’s not for health or ethical reasons, just something that has been a natural part/habit of my life and something that I haven’t questioned and something that hasn’t been that inconvenient - besides having somewhat limited food options when traveling in certain countries or the hassle to notify that I’m pescecarian when having reservations at restaurants or attending events with people I don’t know that well.

It’s just that I for a year or so has felt that I might miss out on certain tastes, food options or potential health benefits due to being pescetarian my entire life and that it would be interesting to try other forms of meat for the first time in my life, alongside trying to incorporate other forms of meats to my regular diet for a year or so - and evaluate the effects of it when some time has passed.

My question however is how my body will react to such a drastic change of diet when it has never digested other meats than fish, ever! Are there any potential side effects due to lifelong peacetarianism? It would also be interesting to hear if someone has been in a similar situation and how that person handled these hurdles, alongside what negative or positive health effects such a change achieved. ✌️

Throwaway account.

I have been pescatarian officially for about a year, though unofficially for about 2.5 years.

I’m temporarily following a faith observance that does not include meat, dairy, eggs, fish, wine, or olive oil (I supplement with avocado oil) in eating. Shellfish, though, is allowed.

Fish has been a consistent source of protein for me. I know many pescatarians don’t eat fish too often, but I personally eat it at least a few days a week. I also have had shrimp on a semi regular basis.

Has anybody had shellfish as a primary source of protein? Were there any health concerns to be aware of? I am familiar that some shellfish such as shrimp and mussels have high cholesterol. Is this something to be concerned about?

For further context, I shop at aldi and plan to buy their frozen shrimp, mussels (without shell, currently in AldiFinds last time I was there), bay scallops, and their seafood mix.

Thank you for your time and consideration :)

TLDR: In a continuous on/off cycle of iron deficiency, asking for advice on how to fix it (and/or how you managed to do so).

I'm 21F, been pescetarian for around 7 years now. I had some hormonal issues in my teens so low iron was never a problem, however for about 3 years (since i started having regular periods) I've continuously cycled through bouts of anaemia. When it happens i'll take iron supplements and eventually return to normal levels, but every time without fail i'll end up deficient again.

In the last week, once again, my iron took a nosedive leaving me barely able to function. I honestly cannot deal with this much longer and i'm feeling desperate. So, firstly, please share any advice on things i can introduce to prevent this from continuing. Alternatively, should I just start taking iron supplements regularly as a preventative measure? I absolutely hate what they do to my digestion, but it's a lesser evil considering how debilitating the symptoms can be. Thank you!

Greetings, I recently made the jump and have been eating wild salmon everyday. Is this a concern for a healthy male (mercury) or do the good outweigh the bad.

How do y’all deal with groceries if your partner eats meat? I am a pescatarian and he eats everything lol. We’ve been together for 3 years. Typically my partner and I will split the grocery bill 50/50. Today at Costco our bill was $300. He bought $140 worth of meats. I ask him if I could send him half of the total amount excluding the value of the meats. He said yes that was fine, but his whole demenor changed for the rest of the day. Later on I asked him what was wrong, and he said he understands how I don’t want to pay for half of the meat, but then he shouldn’t pay for half of items we buy but he “doesn’t really eat”, for example yogurt or fresh berries (both of which he will eat when they’re available).

I’m just at a loss now, because I don’t want to have to buy separate groceries from my partner but I do not want to pay for food I literally will never eat.

What are your situations like with partners that eat meat?

I’ve been a pescatarian for over two years. However, I’m noticing changes in my skin, specifically my scalp, here lately. I’m having excessive dry scalp on my head. I’m wondering if this is from being a pescatarian? I think it may be time for me to go get a blood panel completed to see if I’m deficient in some areas. Any suggestions from anyone that’s dealt with excessive dry skin/scalp from this lifestyle?

Can anyone help me out?

I'm attempting to write my university dissertation on how TV ads affect people's perceptions of vegan alternative foods, such as plant-based meat and cheese alternatives. I say "attempting" because well, I'm in desperate need of more responses to my questionnaires. I figured a subreddit like this would be the perfect place to share it... and hopefully, get some more responses.

My goal is to see if any differences in opinions can be linked back to people's dietary choices, age, and/or gender. As such, I need a wide range of responses. Sadly, I'm really struggling to get responses from pescetarians, vegetarians and flexitarians.

There are two 10-minute long questionnaires, but doing one is totally an option. My only ask is that you would do the second link, as currently, this survey has half the response rate in comparison to the other. They truly are about 10 minutes long, and that time includes watching 4 short ads.

Here are the links to them:

https://forms.gle/LdZ4TpR3p7KiDshGA

https://forms.gle/xNE1kz34GeFm8bPp6

Any help is greatly appreciated!