Welcome to the common questions section within Pescetarian Kitchen. Within this area of the website, we will answer some of the common questions and challenges that pescetarians (and in some cases, vegetarians) face on a daily basis.
Whether you’re struggling to get certain foods within your diet or just want to understand the benefits of becoming a pescetarian, we’ll answer them all within the section below. If you have any specific questions that you’d like answered, reach out to us via the contact form and we’ll do our best to get it answered.
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Pescetarian vs Vegetarian: What’s the Difference?
A pescetarian is someone who eats fish and seafood, but no other meat. The diet of a pescetarian is often very similar to that of a vegetarian, usually containing vegetables, fruit, dairy, nuts and pulses but also includes fish and…
How Do I Get Enough Calcium in My Diet Without Meat?
It is very important to ensure I get enough calcium in my diet. Calcium is beneficial to the nervous system, muscles, heart and bone; all incredibly vital to our health. Many people assume that the only place we get our calcium from is…
How Do I Get Enough Fiber in My Diet Without Meat?
A lack of fiber in your diet is common problem for everyone. According to the NHS UK [source], the average adult should intake roughly 30g of fiber per day as part of a healthy balanced diet. As most adults only consume…
Is a Pescetarian Diet Good for Losing Weight?
In short, yes. A pescetarian diet can be very healthy and great for losing weight, but only if you do it right. In my opinion, any good diet should contain a range of food sources in order to meet the…
How Do I Get Enough Magnesium in My Diet Without Meat?
Magnesium is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium helps regulate protein synthesis, blood glucose control, normal nerve and muscle function, and blood pressure. On average, less than 30% of adults consume the Recommended Daily Allowance…
How Do I Get Enough Potassium in My Diet Without Meat?
Potassium is very important for your diet, however, it is often overlooked and its importance taken for granted. I always try my best to include potassium rich foods in my daily/weekly diet. Potassium is a vital mineral in your body…
How Do I Get Enough Protein in My Diet Without Meat?
Whenever anyone becomes a pescetarian, vegetarian or any other form of non-meat eater, the most common question that is asked is, “where do you get protein from?”. Personally, this is a question that I’m always asked. It’s as if people…
How Do I Get Enough Iron in My Diet Without Meat?
I have always kept a really close eye on vitamins and minerals in my diet and one of the things I noticed when I first became a pescetarian was that I was not getting enough iron. Whilst red meats are…
What is a Pescetarian?
A pescetarian is someone who eats fish and seafood, but no other meat. In 1993 the Merriam-Webster dictionary defined a pescetarian as “one whose diet includes fish but no other meat.” The diet of a pescetarian is often very similar…
Why Become a Pescetarian?
There are many different reasons why someone may become a pescetarian, including health and ethical reasons. Because red-meats often contain a high amount of saturated fats, people often choose to cut meat out altogether. Additionally, studies have shown that pescetarians…
