Definition: Occasionally used to describe those who abstain from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish. Although the word is not commonly used and a pescatarian is not technically a vegetarian, more and more people are adopting this kind of diet, usually for health reasons or as a stepping stone to a fully vegetarian diet. Pescetarians often believe that moderate consumption of fish or fish oils, which are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, is necessary for optimum health, although vegetarian alternatives, such as flax seed oil, are available.
See also: The "Veggiquarium" Debate
See also: Types of Vegetarians
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Sign up to receive free vegetarian and vegan recipes, resources and tips in a weekly email newsletter. Click here.Alternate Spellings: Pescetarian
Common Misspellings: Pescitarian
