Limits and What to Avoid

Pescetarianism is very similar to vegetarianism except for one major difference, seafood. Pescetarian's in many cases are healthier than vegetarians and vegans. If you are a vegetarian you have to rely on other sources of protein since you may not eat meat. They usually rely upon nuts, seeds, beans, soy and dairy. Vegans may not eat meat, or any animal product, so they may not eat dairy. Vegans or Vegetarians have hard times eating enough protein since their options are so limited, but pescetarians have a whole other source of protein, seafood and fish.

Pescetarian are allowed to eat seafood and fish, in many ways, a compromise between being an omnivore (eating meat and plant products) and being a vegetarian or vegan. Though pescetarianism is healthier and a better source of protein, fish and seafood can be high in mercury, so you must limit yourselves and target the fish lowest in mercury. Some fish low in mercury are: butterfish, flounder, herring, salmon, shrimp and freshwater trout. Some fishes to avoid are: marlin, swordfish, halibut and tuna. In most cases larger fish have more mercury.

by Jessie Bersson