Pescatarian Diet Recipes - Vegetarian + Seafood description

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The pescatarian diet combines a vegetarian diet along with fish and other seafood. It can also be described as pesco-vegetarian. Pescatarians do not eat meat, but can eat dairy and eggs.

It's is mainly a plant-based diet of whole grains, nuts, legumes, produce and healthy fats, with seafood and fish playing a key role as a main protein source. Some dieters do a pescatarian lifestyle for environmental concerns and ethical reasons, but it also has great health benefits.

Most of the benefits are due to the vegetarian part of the diet. A plant based diet (including pescatarian) have a lower risk of obesity and chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Additionally adding seafood, fish, crustaceans and mollusks, to a vegetarian diet can provide beneficial nutrients and variety. Seafood is rich in Omega 3s, protein, and other nutrients like B vitamins and zinc.

The information in this app is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Pescatarian Diet Recipes encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.