One who excludes all flying and terrestrial animals from their
diet. "Pesce" is the word for fish in Italian, and so a pescetarian is one who only consumes fish and other seafood as a meat source. They also
eat any and all fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains.
Many vegetarians consider them to be cheaters for eating the flesh of an animal, and get rather offended when pescetarians call themselves vegetarians.
The main reason they get offended is that vegetarians and vegans alike believe that no animal should be consumed by
humans, and if flesh is consumed, they are no longer worthy to the grand title of
vegan or vegetarian. Another reason they are appalled is the conditions of the animals that are commercially raised and sent to be processed in the slaughterhouse.
Pescetarians believe that catching and eating fish in the wild is perfectly okay. They believe it to be humane, sustainable, healthy, and overall very delicious. Fish are always preyed on by other bigger fish, who either chomp them
alive and
eat them, or swallow them whole. Pescetarians are saving fish from that
fate, as well as getting a good source of healthy calories, protein, zinc, omega
3 fatty acids, thiamin, vitamins B6 and B12, riboflavin, selenium, and other essentials the human body needs to stay
alive and
fit.
"Sir, may I interest you in a steak, or a burger
perhaps?"
"No, thank you I'm a pescetarian. I'll have the
lime-marinaded
grilled salmon with a side of steamed rice and garlic-sauteed portobello mushrooms.