Pescetarian

Pescetarianism (also spelled pescatarianism) is the practice of following a diet that includes fish or other seafood, but not the flesh of other animals. Those on pescetarian or semi-vegetarian diets may define meat only as mammalian flesh and may identify with vegetarianism. Most pescetarians maintain a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet with the addition of fish and shellfish.

Etymology

The term "pescetarian" is a neologism formed as a portmanteau of the Italian word "pesce" ("fish") and the English word "vegetarian". The English-language pronunciation of both "pescetarian" and its variant "pescatarian" is /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛəriən/, with the same /sk/ sequence present in pescato (Italian: "fished").

Diet

Pescetarians consume a diet that includes fish and shellfish. Other than fish, pescetarians also eat mainly vegetarian foods such as vegetables, fruit, nuts, grains, beans, eggs, and dairy products.

Health effects

Pescetarian diets are often beneficial in reducing the risk of heart diseases, bad cholesterol, blood pressure, and mortality rate from cardiovascular disease. They also help in improving longevity.

Environmental impact

Pescetarian diets can be beneficial for the environment as they reduce the demand for livestock as a food source. Overfishing remains a significant concern, and some suggest that fisheries be better managed to make the practice of pescetarianism more sustainable.

See also

• Vegetarianism
• Semi-vegetarianism
• List of diets

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