Do you think pescetarianism is healthier than vegetarianism?!

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From the health-related side, it is much healthier to be a vegetarian than a pescetarian. Yes, some fishes are very high in beneficial fats like Omega3s. However, the amount of heavy metals present in ocean-caught fishes, the high amounts of pesticides and antibiotics present in farmed fishes rather negates many of the positive effects the healthy fats inside them may provide.

Long-term exposure to mercury present in many fishes is much more damaging than the potential benefit from eating those animals.

Yes I do.
Japan, a pescetarian society, is recognized as the healthiest country in the world. It is also recognized that "pescetarian cultures" such as Greece, Spain, Okinawa, Pacific Islanders etc, are some of the healthiest groups in the world.

On the other hand, India which has one of the highest concentrations of vegetarians/vegans (35-50% of the population) has one of the lowest life expectancies for adults and a high infancy death rate. In teh same study that placed Japan on top, India ranks 134th out of 192 countries. Even meat eating, obese United States ranked far better at 23rd place. It is even more ironic that rural India which has the highest concentration of vegetarians also has the highest incidence and mortality rate for diabetes and heart disease in that country

Of course this being the Vegetarian and Vegan section and not the "Pescetarian section", the posters will most likely claim that being a vegetarian/vegan is healthier. But draw your own conclusions. Heck even the American heart Association recommends you include fish in your diet at least 3x a week. Why would they say that if they, a really credible health oriented group of professionals think otherwise?

Limiting or omitting meat from your diet has many health benefits. If you are not sure if eating fish is right for your diet, consult a doctor or nutritionist about this.

In my opinion, while eating fish does have certain benefits, such as Omega-3 fatty acids. Yet, with the levels of chemicals and rates of overfishing in some species, I choose not to consume fish. Also, it is good to know that I do not eat anything that has a face, as some say.

There are many ways to get protein without consuming fish that I have outlined in this article:
http://www.recipes-for-vegetarians.com/vegetarianproteinsources.html

Although I do not eat fish for the reasons listed above, do what is right for you. If you have concerns about your health, please discuss them with a professional who can give you proper guidance.

I hope this helps!

Linda from Recipes-for-Vegetarians.com

Recipes-for-Vegetarians.com

Health involves a lot more than diet, of course. A vegetarian or pescetarian who smokes and eats donuts all the time is going to be in worse shape than a person who eats red meat regularly but avoids cigarettes and exercises all the time. That being said, pescetarian diets are very good for the health, provided that the people following them aren't eating just deep-fried fish or fish from highly polluted areas. Fish provides omega fatty acids and vitamin B-12, both of which are essential. However, if you can get them from another source, you probably would do great on a vegetarian diet. If you have any concerns about the environment or ethics, I'd suggest a vegetarian diet. However, if you only really care about health, then a pescetarian diet is a good choice if you aren't willing or able to get omega fatty acids elsewhere.

Check out the studies here. http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/dxra…

Yes, vegetarians can get vitamin B12 deficiencies. Vegans can get not only B12 deficiencies, but vitamin D deficiencies as well. Vegetarians who drink milk probably won't have to worry about D, but I believe dairy products don't contain much B12, so fish would give you the B12 you need.

But, make sure you watch which species of fish you eat. Some contain a lot of mercury.

can't possibly say fishing is better. No.
It's a really really barbaric practice. I can't condone it. vegetarianism is better. Omega oils are available in plant foods, and more of them too.

There's nothing in fish that can't be obtained elsewhere.
Unless you're interested in ingesting mercury.

Better additionaly protiens, and safe if the fish are not high-mercury species.

yes fish and veggies are very rich in all oils and fats needed to sustain a very healthy life style

Fish live in the dirty, polluted ocean, they swim around sewage and refuge. When you buy fresh it is full of crap that it has lived with in the sea.It is healthier not to eat fish, a vegetarian can get all the nutrients they need from plant based foods.