pescetarians (vegetarians who also eat fish)

I've been a vegetarian for 2 years, but now I'm thinking about including fish in my diet to make more practical in addition to being healthy. The proper name for a person on this diet is a pescetarian, but many of these people call themselves "vegetarian" since not many people know what a pescetarian is. Is there anyone else here who is on that diet or thinking about it?

nope notme. alsoyoull find most here are just regular people not on any special or strange diets

Doesn't that go against the entire concept of vegetarianism? If I just ate beef would I be a bovinarian?spazzx625

Its worse than that - a bowl of prawns is genocide!

Nice, im a Freegan.

Why are there so many sub groups...if you're going to declare yourself a vegetarian than only eat vegetables...if you're not a vegetarian just say your an omnivore...no need for sub groups...

Why are there so many sub groups...if you're going to declare yourself a vegetarian than only eat vegetables...if you're not a vegetarian just say your an omnivore...no need for sub groups...

Xx_Hopeless_xX

thats the thing, they cant all agree on what is acceptable and whats not hence the sub-groups

also TC not to be a troll but here is the general consesnsus of OT on this subject link

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Why are there so many sub groups...if you're going to declare yourself a vegetarian than only eat vegetables...if you're not a vegetarian just say your an omnivore...no need for sub groups...

cornholio157

thats the thing, they cant all agree on what is acceptable and whats not hence the sub-groups

also TC not to be a troll but here is the general consesnsus of OT on this subject link

I find it nothing short of confusing....and a waste of time...:?

I guess it depends on your reasons. At least fish are raised and harvested humanly so that seems like a reason to justify eating fish. Healthwise I'm not sure. But personally I eat all meat, it's actually my prefered food.alphamale1989

I guess it depends on your reasons. At least fish are raised and harvested humanly so that seems like a reason to justify eating fish. Healthwise I'm not sure. But personally I eat all meat, it's actually my prefered food.alphamale1989

MEat is good, I like vegetables too, but I have meat almost every night for dinner. (Not Red Meat though, that's only once in awhile)

At least fish are raised and harvested humanly so that seems like a reason to justify eating fish.alphamale1989

Why are there so many sub groups...if you're going to declare yourself a vegetarian than only eat vegetables...if you're not a vegetarian just say your an omnivore...no need for sub groups...

Xx_Hopeless_xX

But what about the smug sense of self-satisfaction that comes with the whatevetarian label?

That's part of the problem, though - they're not. A lot of shellfish and fish species are harvested in such a way that do significant damage to other creatures and their habitat (especially groundfish like flounder and warm water shrimp/crabs). It just gets less attention when, environmentally speaking, it's legitimately bad compared to slaughterhouses that are just personally offensive to some people. I think a lot of vegetarians just eat fish because they don't idenfying it as being cute and cuddly like a full mammal or bird.DJ_Lae

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Why are there so many sub groups...if you're going to declare yourself a vegetarian than only eat vegetables...if you're not a vegetarian just say your an omnivore...no need for sub groups...

Oleg_Huzwog

But what about the smug sense of self-satisfaction that comes with the whatevetarian label?

Oh...well..maybe it makes vegetarians or whatever feel better about themselves...i'm not going to start getting into peoples personal emotions though..

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]That's part of the problem, though - they're not. A lot of shellfish and fish species are harvested in such a way that do significant damage to other creatures and their habitat (especially groundfish like flounder and warm water shrimp/crabs). It just gets less attention when, environmentally speaking, it's legitimately bad compared to slaughterhouses that are just personally offensive to some people. I think a lot of vegetarians just eat fish because they don't idenfying it as being cute and cuddly like a full mammal or bird.Engrish_Major

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]That's part of the problem, though - they're not. A lot of shellfish and fish species are harvested in such a way that do significant damage to other creatures and their habitat (especially groundfish like flounder and warm water shrimp/crabs). It just gets less attention when, environmentally speaking, it's legitimately bad compared to slaughterhouses that are just personally offensive to some people. I think a lot of vegetarians just eat fish because they don't idenfying it as being cute and cuddly like a full mammal or bird.Engrish_Major

That's true. I think I've just found it easier to identify where my meat comes from than where my fish comes from, as it's much harder to track through the supply chain. I end up just limiting myself to locally caught fish as I know it was managed well. Same goes for meat, I suppose, but in some areas it's probably much harder to buy from smaller and free-range farms.DJ_Lae

No offence but to me eating a animal while being a vegetarian is pretty hypocritical in my eyes.

Anyway if you really do need the extra nutrients I'd probably go for some dairy which comes from cows that live comfortably and are well treated.

I'm aware that a true vegetarian doesn't eat fish. As I said before, I have been a vegetarian for 2 years. But now, I feel that it would be better for me to include fish in my diet.

Are you a vegetarian for health issues or for morality?

Are you a vegetarian for health issues or for morality?

Vesica_Prime

I was a vegetarian for health reasons. Now I'm thinking about including fish in my diet.

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Are you a vegetarian for health issues or for morality?

Jemdude

I was a vegetarian for health reasons. Now I'm thinking about including fish in my diet.

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Are you a vegetarian for health issues or for morality?

Jemdude

I was a vegetarian for health reasons. Now I'm thinking about including fish in my diet.

I'd recommend eating fish as it does contain OMEGA 3 fatty acids, protein etc. Because seeing as you don't have morality issues with it I don't see why not.

I've been a vegetarian for 2 years, but now I'm thinking about including fish in my diet to make more practical in addition to being healthy. The proper name for a person on this diet is a pescetarian, but many of these people call themselves "vegetarian" since not many people know what a pescetarian is. Is there anyone else here who is on that diet or thinking about it?

Jemdude

I am pescetarian. It is often mistaken as vegetarians that eat fish. This is incorrect. Vegetarians don't eat fish.

I love Salmon, Tuna, Cod, King prawns, prawns. That is what I eat + vegetables and milk and eggs.

I think a lot of vegetarians just eat fish DJ_Lae

Vegetarians don't eat fish. Pescetarian as in the title is the name.

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"] I think a lot of vegetarians just eat fish teddyrob

Vegetarians don't eat fish. Pescetarian as in the title is the name.

Why can't it just be...i don't like to eat meat but i like to eat fish..?

Too many confusing names!!! :cry:

[QUOTE="alphamale1989"]I guess it depends on your reasons. At least fish are raised and harvested humanly so that seems like a reason to justify eating fish. Healthwise I'm not sure. But personally I eat all meat, it's actually my prefered food.Engrish_Major

I like meat.

oils, and protein are high in Fish and its important for the body. You can usually replenish those nutrients with olive oil and nuts. Which are also rich in protein. But I do suggest you intake fish.

Meat is Yummy :D

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I've been a vegetarian for 2 years, but now I'm thinking about including fish in my diet to make more practical in addition to being healthy. The proper name for a person on this diet is a pescetarian, but many of these people call themselves "vegetarian" since not many people know what a pescetarian is. Is there anyone else here who is on that diet or thinking about it?

teddyrob

I am pescetarian. It is often mistaken as vegetarians that eat fish. This is incorrect. Vegetarians don't eat fish.

I love Salmon, Tuna, Cod, King prawns, prawns. That is what I eat + vegetables and milk and eggs.

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I've been a vegetarian for 2 years, but now I'm thinking about including fish in my diet to make more practical in addition to being healthy. The proper name for a person on this diet is a pescetarian, but many of these people call themselves "vegetarian" since not many people know what a pescetarian is. Is there anyone else here who is on that diet or thinking about it?

Jemdude

I am pescetarian. It is often mistaken as vegetarians that eat fish. This is incorrect. Vegetarians don't eat fish.

I love Salmon, Tuna, Cod, King prawns, prawns. That is what I eat + vegetables and milk and eggs.

I don't get it..:cry:

[QUOTE="Jemdude"][QUOTE="teddyrob"]

I am pescetarian. It is often mistaken as vegetarians that eat fish. This is incorrect. Vegetarians don't eat fish.

I love Salmon, Tuna, Cod, King prawns, prawns. That is what I eat + vegetables and milk and eggs.

Xx_Hopeless_xX

I don't get it..:cry:

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"] I think a lot of vegetarians just eat fish teddyrob

Vegetarians don't eat fish. Pescetarian as in the title is the name.

Sounds like it was made up buy a guy who wanted to eat fish but didnt want to called a meat eater to me

For health reasons is slightly more understandable, but still hypocritical. hamstergeddon

Doesn't that go against the entire concept of vegetarianism? If I just ate beef would I be a bovinarian?spazzx625

[QUOTE="spazzx625"]Doesn't that go against the entire concept of vegetarianism? If I just ate beef would I be a bovinarian?Bourbons3

Depends, there's a lot of mercury content in a lot of fish/seafood nowadays. You have to watch your mercury intake too.

Doesn't that go against the entire concept of vegetarianism? If I just ate beef would I be a bovinarian?spazzx625

Are fish worth less than cows?!?! :evil:

Sounds like it was made up buy a guy who wanted to eat fish but didnt want to called a meat eater to me

Wolls

I don't like titles, but if I had to label my diet, it would be that of a pescetarian.

I don't consider myself a vegetarian because on rare, rare occasions I'll eat curry pork or something similar, but my regular diet consists of mainly fish, rice and certain roots and vegetables.