Pescatarian Diet
In Britain today, over 2.4 million people follow a pescatarian diet. Read on to find out more about the pescatarian diet, including nutritional information, and our favourite pescatarian recipes. Learn how to cook balanced, healthy and delicious pescatarian meals with Green Chef.
Pescatarian Meaning: What is a Pescatarian Diet?/h2>
The word "pescatarian” combines “vegetarian” and “pesce” which means fish in Italian. A Pescatarian diet closely resembles a vegetarian diet, consisting of plant-powered recipes and seafood dishes, whilst avoiding meat. Pescatarian meals also often contain dairy and eggs.
H3 What is a Pescatarian?
A pescatarian is similar to a vegetarian diet, excluding meat and poultry but with the inclusion of fish and seafood. Pescatarians primarly rely on plant-based food as well and dairy and fish for their protein. It's a flexible diet that allows for a variety of nutrient rich foods whilst avoiding meat.
H3 Pescatarian Food List
Like vegetarians, pescatarians enjoy a variety of plant based products, dairy and eggs. However they also consume fish and seafood. Examples of some pescatarian foods include:
- Fish: Including salmon tuna, trout and cod
- Shellfish: Crab, lobster, prawns and other shellfish
- Leafy greens: Spinach, lettuce, cavelo nero
- Cruciferous vegetables: cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and broccoli
- Root vegetables: beets, carrots, sweet potatoes
- Grains: Rice, quinoa, whole wheat
- Legumes: Beans, lentils and chickpeas
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The Benefits of Following a Pescatarian Diet
Pescatarian diets are made up of plenty of nutrient rich fruits and vegetables, which will help you towards consuming your five-a-day. When following a pescatarian diet, you will also eat fish as a source of protein, which contributes to a growth in muscle mass. Lots of fish are also high in omega 3. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that have great health benefits, they contribute toward your bone and joint health. Fish can also contribute to the improvement of iron absorption when eaten with other foods containing iron.
Is A Pescatarian Diet Healthy?
Pescatarian diets can be considered a nutritious choice when they are well balanced. Green Chef meals are all designed by nutritionists which makes it much easier to reach your healthy eating goals. Green Chef uses high quality, fresh vegetables and certified high-welfare and sustainable fish, giving you peace of mind that you’ll be enjoying meals with premium ingredients.What is the Difference Between Pescatarian and Vegetarian Diets?
A [vegetarian diet](https://www.greenchef.co.uk/diet-plans/vegetarian-diet) excludes meat, poultry, fish, and seafood. Whereas a pescatarian diet includes some seafood and fish. Some pescatarian meals include dairy and eggs.
Green Chef's Pescatarian Recipes
Taking the first step towards following a pescatarian diet is simple. Each of Green Chef’s pescatarian recipes is ready in six easy-to-follow steps with helpful pictures to guide you. All the spices and sauces will arrive in your box pre-portioned, so there’s no need to worry about how to combine flavours to suit your fish dishes.Plus, when you cook with Green Chef, you can choose different meals every day, which means that you'll benefit from a wide variety of nutrients and vitamins from different ingredients.
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Will I Get Enough Protein on a Pescatarian Diet?
What Can I Eat on a Pescatarian Diet?
- Seafood and fish.
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Dairy, such as cheese and cream
- Legumes such as peas, beans, and lentils.
- Nuts and seeds.
- Breads, rice, and pasta.
- Dairy alternatives such as soy milk, coconut yoghurt, and nutritional yeast.
- Vegetable oils.
- Plant-based protein sources, such as tofu.