Pescetarian...?!
Pescetarian...?
I personally dislike animal cruelty and would like it to end, however that is not the main reason I want to rid my diet of meat. Not meaning to offend anyone, but I'm really just trying to improve my diet. I'm not sure the correct term, but I've heard in Seventeen magazine of a type of person who doesn't eat meat except for seafood (pescetarian). Does anyone have any thoughts on how I should start off, food ideas, or any advice at all? All appropriate thoughts welcomed :)
Answers:
Yes, pescetarian is the correct term. Do your research on fish as well, though; some fish, like tuna, have high levels of mercury and can do your body just as much harm as meat. I'm willing to bet that you could find a cookbook to help you out...I went into vegetarianism slowly because I was afraid I'd throw my body out of whack and used a cookbook called "Almost Vegetarian." If you have a hard time giving up meat, just use soy alternatives. Boca and Morningstar are great brands.
Oh, and I have to say something about this; I can't help it. "...and you aren't going to get nice answers in this section. Maybe you should ask in a different category."
This kind of attitude really bothers me. I became a vegetarian and then a vegan because of ethical reasons, but it's self-defeating to get in the face of anyone who isn't ready to commit to it fully right away. If you're going to do anything, make the information available, display your passion for this kind of lifestyle, and give your reasons for employing said lifestyle, but don't tell a person that because she wants to eliminate meat but still eat fish that she's not welcome here. It's in no way proactive and is completely unnecessary.
A pescetarian isn't a vegetarian. Its a form of omnivore and you aren't going to get nice answers in this section. Maybe you should ask in a different category.
Hi there Tomboy :)
I'm not sure of the correct terms for who eats what, but you'll find a pile of vegetarian and seafood recipes over here:-
http://bbqday.com/component/option,com_r...
There's plenty of tasty options to eating meat. Just make sure that you include enough iron and protein in your diet, or take supplements so that you keep your body balanced. Look for dark green leafy vegetables in particular, like broccoli etc - they're full of good stuff.
Good luck :-)
There is no such thing as a vegetarian that eats fish... doesn't work like that... If you want to eat fish, then go right ahead, be my guest... just don't call yourself a vegetarian while doing it...Fish is meat.
If you want to become a vegetarian, then that is great... just give up the fish first... And it may take some time... you may want to give up red meat first, and just eat fish(just don't call yourself a vegetarian) and then if you decide that you want to make the transition to a vegetarian, then go right ahead... look up some nutritional information for vegetarians first ... you don't just want to jump right in w/o knowing how to get your nutrients. With any diet... you want to get all of your nutrients to be healthy.
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/ - vegetarian info
http://www.vegansociety.com/html/... - vegan/ vegetarian info
http://www.vegan.org/ - more info :)
http://www.goveg.com/ - info
-Peta also has this free vegetarian starter kit
(magazine type thing) that you can order... for some
extra- at hand- info
- http://www.goveg.com/order.asp
- http://www.vegcooking.com/ - recipes and
meat /dairy substitutes
-http://www.peta.com/mc/factsheet_display...
ID=72 -animal ingredients(comes in handy
to know)
http://essenes.net/veganpantry.htm... - vegetarian pantry
Sorry if most of these links are more towards the vegan side. You can adapt them to be more appropriate to fit an (ovo-lacto, lacto- ovo) vegetarian lifestyle.
Also you can make >most< recipes vegetarian... instead of meat in something... get some fake meat :) or use beans or mushrooms in something as a replacment for meat.
-or- just search for a specific vegetarian recipe.
I personally like Boca Burger's vegan products... Here is the link to thier website: (they also have vegetarian products)
http://www.bocaburger.com/
Also if you are interested in dairy substitues... Tofutti makes (in my opinion) really good products(the ones that I've tasted, taste just like the real thing)...
http://www.tofutti.com/
And here is some online vegan stores:
http://www.veganstore.com/
-and-
http://www.foodfightgrocery.com/... -GreenGhost link :)
Good luck... hope that this helped... and sorry if my fish eater "vegetarian" comments came off a little rude.
If you eat fish then you are not a vegetarian, by defintion a vegetarian is someone who does not consume any fowel, fish, poultry or red meat.
People for some reason like to label themselves, I cannot figure out why, maybe for the novelty or something. Pescetarian is not a real term, just made up term for an omnivore who doesn't eat chicken and red meat.
Anyway, I'd say you are definatly welcome here. Many people begin the transition into vegetarianism by slow reduction. Beginning by cutting out all red meat first, then chicken and then fish, month by month, and then become stricter and be sure you are not eating any products hidden in food. This is how I did it. I cut out red meat, chicken and fish all at once and then as I got used to that and was learning everything I could I set a six month goal to be sure I was not eating any hidden animal by products, etc.
IMO cold turkey(no pun intended) is better. I heard once that you have more chance of sticking with something that you cut out if you do it cold turkey. I know it was something about the brain and processing the number 0 as complete, there is no going around it.
Start out how you are comfortable. Do research, it takes time to build recipes and learn what is hidden in foods. You are making a major change, and it takes getting used to. It is worth it in the end, you will feel better and live a healthier life.
Here is some websites for recipes:
http://vegweb.com/
http://www.peta.com/ (many people are against PETA, but their vegetarian starter kit is great, and free)
http://www.toptastes.com/recipes/entrees...
http://www.webvalue.net/recipes/...
books:
-The New Becoming Vegetarian: The Essential Guide To A Healthy Vegetarian Diet
-Vegetarian Meals For People On-The-Go
-Student's Vegetarian Cookbook, Revised: Quick, Easy, Cheap, and Tasty Vegetarian Recipes
-Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook (also has a great magazine)
-Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Beginner's Guide
As users have mentioned, eating fish is not vegetarian.
Of all animals, fish are probably killed in the most cruelest of ways- the only reason people turn a blind eye is because the animals suffer in absolute silence.
Also, fish can contain dioxins (poisons). Not good for the body.
I would suggest cutting meat slowly out of your diet- pork, then beef, then chicken, and as you're doing this, read up on the dangers of eating fish and ask yourself if it may be worth taking the right step forward by cutting out fish also and going vegetarian.
I understand that animal welfare isn't on the top of your list, so from a diet angle, read what meat is doing to you- fish included, from these links:
http://www.vegetarian.org.uk/campaigns/f...
http://www.viva.org.uk/goingveggie/whygo...
I know plenty of people who are vegetarian for health reasons.
You'd be better off posting this question in the food and drink general section.
What makes you even think its related to V&V ?