Get To Know The Pescatarian, Vegetarian Diet That Allows The Consumption Of Seafood

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JAKARTA - A pescatarian is someone who adds fish and seafood to a vegetarian diet. There are many reasons people choose not to eat meat, but still eat fish.

Some people choose to add fish to their vegetarian diet so they can reap the heart-healthy health benefits of fish. Meanwhile, those who decide not to eat fish are because they want to maintain the marine animal ecosystem and also because they don't like fish.

Launching the Healthline page, Thursday, October 7, there are several benefits that can be felt when being a pescatarian, including;

Get More Omega-3

Fish is the best food for getting omega-3 fatty acids. Some plant foods, including walnuts and flaxseed, contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fat. However, this type of ALA is not easily converted into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the body. You can find EPA and DHA in salmon and sardines. Well, DHA and EPA have good health benefits such as a healthy heart, smooth brain function, and improve mood.

Increase protein intake

Humans only need about 0.8grams of protein per 1kg of body weight each day to stay healthy. That means, a person weighing approximately 68kg needs about 54grams of protein per day. Unfortunately, many people consume more protein than that.

A high-protein diet is very difficult to follow if you only eat plant-based types of protein. Especially if you decide not to add carbohydrates in your diet. To increase protein intake, multiply the consumption of fish and other types of seafood.

Enriches the body with nutrients

In addition to omega-3 and protein, seafood is also rich in several other nutrients. For example, oysters are rich in vitamin B12, zinc and selenium. One oyster contains 133% of the RDI for vitamin B12 and 55% of the RDI for zinc and selenium.

Mussels are also very rich in vitamin B12 and selenium, as well as manganese and other B vitamins. White fish varieties like cod and flounder don't produce a lot of omega-3 fats, but they are a very low-fat source of protein.

For example, 3 ounces of cod contains 19 grams of protein and less than one gram of fat. Cod is also an excellent source of selenium and an excellent source of phosphorus, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12 that the body needs.

Adding seafood to a vegetarian diet gives you more options and is a great way to get protein, omega-3s, and other nutrients.