A pescatarian diet is primarily plant-based but includes fish and seafood while excluding other types of meat from land animals, like poultry, beef, and pork. This Mediterranean-style diet is often chosen for its scientifically proven health benefits, and naturally provides high amounts of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, which are missing from many other diets. By pairing high quality aquatic proteins, a rich supply of healthy fats, and a colourful array of fruits and veggies, a well-formed pescatarian diet has a lot to offer as a powerful and sustainable omnivorous balance that offers powerful support to heart health and brain function.

Helpful Pescatarian Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

Fish and seafood

salmon, sardines, shrimp

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Whole grains

quinoa, brown rice, barley

Legumes and beans

lentils, chickpeas, black beans

Nuts, seeds, and healthy fats

olive oil, avocados

Foods to Limit

High-mercury fish

swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish

Processed seafood products

fish sticks, canned fish with added sugars or preservatives

Fried seafood

Refined carbohydrates

white bread, pastries

Processed oils

canola, soybean, soybean oil

Cook Time

5m

6h

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