Hi guys! I’m thinking about become a pescatarian after being vegetarian for 6 years. I’ve started off eating scallops and oysters, and am thinking about eating fish for health reasons. This is hard ethics wise for me as I’m an ethical vegetarian

My concern regards eating crab and lobster, and even smarter fishes like salmon. How smart are they actually? Like chicken level? Octopus level? Or just basic fish level?

I don’t want to be a hypocrite, so I would much rather eat something that is cognitively and emotionally dimmer than a land animal.

Thanks in advance!

i’ve been pescatarian for years now, use to have no problem eating salmon (never ate it a lot though) but the past couple times i’ve eaten it i’ve felt nauseous a little after. i’m wondering if this is normal since my body may not be use to it or maybe just a coincidence?

Hallo! ich wollte anfangen mich pescetarisch zu ernähren. habt ihr gute Influencer oder Channels die geeignete Rezepte für Anfänger haben, die gesund sind, mit Fokus auf Gemüse, Obst etc. ( mediterrane Küche), Danke!!

Hello! I wanted to start eating a pescetarian diet. Do you have any good influencers or channels that have suitable recipes for beginners that are healthy, with a focus on vegetables, fruit, etc. (Mediterranean cuisine)? Thanks!!

for the past few weeks I've been eating 5oz canned Geisha oysters every day. They're the ones they sell at Walmart. I'm doing a specific diet/workout routine and I'm doing this to raise my zinc levels.

First of all I love oysters, so I'd rather be eating them everyday then having to supplement with zinc capsules.

I'm just worried I'm setting myself up for mercury/lead/cadmium poisoning or some such thing.

Hey, new to this diet, honestly glad to be on it since I'm meat intolerant and have no gallbladder, and advice for me on the journey would be grand

Porgies are inexpensive, tasty and very low in mercury

What fish are the lowest in mercury and heavy metals as I'm looking to get the majority of my protein from fish as I'm eating about 200g a day for weightlifting

I’ve been a vegetarian for 9 years, but lately, I’ve been missing the variety of food—especially fish—and the chance to explore different cultures’ cuisines (I love trying new dishes). I also love the gym, and more protein might help. However, the thought of eating fish fills me with guilt to the point of feeling nauseous—I can’t stop picturing their little faces (I know it sounds silly). I’ve been struggling with this for over a year. I’m traveling to Peru in April and would love to try their traditional fish dishes. Has anyone else gone through this? How did you overcome it? For context, I occasionally eat fish sauce in Asian food or anchovies in Caesar dressing, but that’s as far as I’ve gone.

Recipe:

Salmon: season with salt and pepper, pan fry with plenty of oil on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side. Do not move it while it’s cooking.

Veggies: I used broccoli, mushrooms, orange bell peppers, and yellow squash cut, tossed in olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and spread over a sheet pan. Roast in oven for 15 minutes at 425F, turn over the veggies, cook for another 7 minutes.

Mashed potatoes: follow your favorite recipe. I usually boil peeled, chunked potatoes until soft. Then mash with garlic powder, salt, pepper, milk, and butter.

Inexpensive fish that's tasty yet high in omega-3

Hi all, vegetarian going pescatarian here! I turned vegetarian for more ethical reasons but I do care more about harm reduction rather than being as “virtuous” as possible with my diet. So before I really delve into eating seafood, I’m wondering what seafood is best and worse to eat morally/ethically/environmentally etc etc.

I know the basics such as eating oysters, mussels and other bivalves are pretty agreed to be the most moral to eat while crustaceans and octopi are a lot less ethical to eat, but that’s really all I know and I’d love to know more and the specifics, so any information is greatly appreciated! Thanks!(:

Hi !!! This post is targeted more towards my ladies :). I recently started going pescatarian at the start of the year (Jan 1.) I must say…I absolutely LOVE IT ! I am not as bloated, my body just feels good. However….I recently got my period this week, and I have been SO nauseous. I understand that our bodies change and that every period from a month to month basis is different, but I was wondering if this has happened to anyone before? I know diet changes can deeply impact your period so I wanted to know if i was alone in this lol. If this has happened to anyone, what did you do to combat the nausea….and I am really looking for some community here lol.

Cheers !

How do I become a pescatarian slowly so my parents don’t catch on? My dad really advocates for eating steak and stuff. How can I slowly put meat and stuff out of my diet and get down to only fish without my parents noticing?

I’m a pescatarian trying to transition to veganism but I’ve been considering going back to chicken. I feel so conflicted with it. I already feel conflicted with fish.

I’m from the Philippines in my mid 20s. I’ve just had job stability but fish and crustaceans are so expensive. They are 5x much more expensive than chicken. Don’t even get me started with plant-based options and vegetables despite our geographic location. I can afford my lifestyle (for now) but just enough. I don’t have that much space for flexibility. When I eat out or order takeouts, oh my god just kill me. All you see is chicken. If you do find vegan options and restaurants, the prices are insane. A plain falafel is worth one day the salary in minimum wage. And unlike other countries, giant fast-food chains don’t even have the vegan menu. I usually cook at home because I know what I signed up for, but the grocery bills can be painful. I spend 40% than my allotted budget for groceries and that’s already on a strict budget.

I don’t know who else to talk to. My therapist says I don’t have to be an all or nothing person but I just can’t forget about the slaughterhouses. I don’t even eat eggs. Can you tell me why you became a pescatarian? Are some of you trying to transition to veganism? Have you ever experienced where practicality got in the way with your morals?

Edit: Thank you so much for all your replies. I forgot to add the factor that I can’t stand meat. I lose my appetite by the slightest smell. Thinking about the texture (and taste) just makes me gag. I also don’t consume any dairy. Just 100% fish and vegetables. But… it is a struggle financially.

UPDATE: I’ve given it enough thought for the past week and I decided to avoid chickens (all birds for that matter) forever. I just can’t imagine putting one in my mouth even if it means spending a bit much more than my usual budget. There’s really no benefit to it aside from the financial aspect. I hate the taste and it goes against my morals. But thank you for all your responses!

Hamachi kama (yellowtail collar) is one of my favorite foods. You can usually find it at semi-fancy Japanese restaurants as an appetizer for $15-$20 each. I found a pack of 4 at HMart for $36 and decided to try it at home.

It was so easy to make. All I did was marinate them in soy sauce and garlic for an hour, then broiled them on high for 7 minutes. Perfection.

Don’t sleep on these!

Do you view one as tastier, healthier and having a lower footprint ?

What do you all think about the seagan diet? Unlike farmed meat or agricultural products which have only been a part of our diet for about 15,000 years, wild fish cooked over a fire has been a staple for humans for millions of years. Our ancestors who needed to stay close to water sources like rivers and lakes, naturally relied on fish as a key part of their diet. From an evolutionary standpoint, this seems to make a lot more sense to me than veganism or even pescetarianism. Curious to hear your thoughts!

Hello! I have been assigned a task at school. We have to make a seven-day diet for a person with a certain type of diet. In my case, I chose the pescetarian diet. Is there anything you would like people to know that are not pescetarian, or something that should be known more for those who plan to follow this diet?

I am anorexic and I started eating salmon regularly over the past few months.

It has been a life changer for my mood and keeping me full while not having too many calories. Literally no other meat or vegetable has had this effect on me. I used to eat a lot of chicken breast and that was too lean and I looked awful. Red meats would make me sick

My skin has never looked better and I feel so much happier. When I stop eating it I notice the difference immediately

I love salmon. That’s all

Woman at the fishmonger had declined purchase as it wasn't red like her farmed salmon and she knows salmon has to be red. I didn't have the heart to explain artificial caratenoids to her

I first went vegetarian 7 years ago, and around the past 3 years I've been eating fish on a weekly basis because I craved raw salmon and tuna, and because my diet was always kinda bad and lacking "real food" (I eat too many sweets, bread, carbs, etc..), and eating raw fish encouraged me to eat more and better meals. I also rarely have eggs because I hate the taste and I don't eat fish daily as I also don't like the taste of cooked salmon and shrimp and haven't tried many fish options yet (I'm open to suggestions on what to try as well)

I became vegetarian/pescetarian for the animals and for compassion, but lately I've been wondering about the animal welfare part of pescetarianism. Is anyone here also not eating red meat/poultry for the animals? Sometimes I wonder if I should stop eating fish again, I'm conflicted and I'd like some suggestions on how to make it more ethical, and how do others go about this? As much as I want to minimize harm for animals I'm also not completely against the idea of me eating fish because it's pretty much one of the only ways I motivate myself to eat healthy and one of the healthiest foods I have in my diet for the past years.