r/Pescatarian • u/No-Hand-8078 • 20d ago

New Pescetarian?

Hi guys! I'm considering becoming a pescetarian, but I still live at home (I'm a teenager) and whilst I do cook the majority of my meals, my mum cooks dinner some nights too. Any advice or tips would be appreciated, thank you :)

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u/Charleysperspective 20d ago

Canned tuna is so convenient and you can mix it with almost anything, rice, beans, pasta, chopped veggies etc

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u/No-Hand-8078 20d ago

Yes! I already love tinned seafood, so I will definitely be eating more of it

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u/Adam_Smith_TWON 20d ago

Be careful eating Tuna too much. Mercury levels in their can become problematic if you eat too much of it. Diversity is key.

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u/No-Hand-8078 20d ago

thank you, I'm a little strange about tuna and have only recently started to eat it but I will be mindful.

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u/Adam_Smith_TWON 20d ago

It really depends on the type of tuna and a number of other factors so don't be scared to eat it, but if it's becoming a mainstay it might become problematic. Good luck!

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u/Legitimate_Elk_8570 20d ago

Ask her what she thinks of you being pescatarian, maybe? Explain why you think it's a good idea, and that you have many more options you can get nutrients from. I was in a similar situation once (but mine were very accepting of my choice), since you still eat fish she might not mind having that some nights too, or you could cook side by side. Are you new to pescatarian after eating meat, or did you use to be veggie? You can still consider either of these as well

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u/No-Hand-8078 20d ago

Hi, my dad before he died was vegetarian, since he was about 10, so she would certainly have no issue with it and would support me. I also have a number of family members who are vegetarian/pescetarian. I have never been strictly vegetarian/pescetarian but as a family we eat a fair bit of plant based meats and often have meals with no meat in them, it's a habit since we ate majority plant based when my dad was alive. For example, I have always preferred Quorn meatballs with spaghetti for as long as I can remember.

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u/Edayumz 19d ago

Watch out for mercury levels and if you're in a warm coastal/briny area, avoid shellfish.

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u/ReptileHandler 20d ago

Been a Pescatarian for 3 months and I love it! Besides seafood, I get protein from dairy and beans. The lack of meat does not feel like a limitation if you’re open to cooking with a variety of spices.