Many people have asked me about pescatarian Keto.

Although I don’t love fish (other than salmon), or really eat it much at all, I have certainly paid attention and done my own research on the benefits of this form of Keto.

Like traditional keto, a pescatarian diet has many of its own health benefits. These benefits include reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, arthritis and other diseases related to inflammation in the body. 

What is Pescatarian Keto?

It’s a diet that is free of meat, except fish/seafood. In other words, it is basically a vegetarian diet that includes fish and seafood. 

Pescatarian Keto is a diet that combines Keto and pescatarian, so replacing the meat you would generally have with in a regular Keto diet with fish. Everything else is the same, maintaining 20-50 grams of net carbs per day.

This is done by replacing with low-carb vegetables, nuts, and limited fruit. 

However, the key here is still to get 20-30% of your daily food intake from protein, and 70-80% from healthy fats. The true benefit from this diet is that fish and seafood are super rich in omega fats which are great for inflammation, brain health, joint support and hormonal balance.

Here is a Step-By-Step to a Keto Pescatarian Diet:

Take note of your favorite dishes

And, research ways to make them Keto and pescatarian friendly.

Decide which ones you can live without, and which ones you would be willing to try. You never want to feel deprived, this can lead to quitting, and the goal here is for you to be healthy!

Remove any high-carb foods/snacks from your home.

Trust me, it is very easy to just have one chip on day 14 because you feel like you can’t live without it. If you do not have access to sugar/carb cravings, you won’t act on them. If you have others who live in your home who will not be keto, consider having separate areas for the Keto/non-Keto foods. 

Take your time to consider your macros.

Not just with numbers, but in relation to food as well. This can help you prepare mentally for what your portions will look like.

Stick with this plan once you start, and adjust your macros as you go to meet your personal goals. 5% or less should be your daily max for carbs. If you have questions, I have a free macro calculator linked in my Facebook group; which I hope you are a member of.

Do some meal planning.

Make this fun and EASY to start! You don’t want to burn yourself out trying to suddenly become a chef. There are 5-ingredient keto recipes (my fave) that you can access, or review pescatarian keto recipes from my ucanketo page and alter the meat section. And again, look into making your personal favorite dishes keto, get to grocery shopping and have fun!

Stick it out for at least six weeks.

In the beginning this may feel like forever, but the days will pass quickly I promise. The keto flu is where many people quit, but getting those electrolytes and staying hydrated will help! If you require guidance with this, my keto community on Facebook has helped almost 200 thousand people succeed at all things keto, including the keto flu! If the keto flu hits you, it will be in the first 24-72 hours and may only last a few days, you can do it!

Most importantly …

Be proud of yourself for taking this step!

A pescatarian Keto diet is a perfect way to say “I am taking care of myself!”. (If you are looking to omit meat, the right way)

I hope this information helps, please share it with your friends, family, and communities. You never know who you are inspiring! Until next time, enjoy your intro to pescatarian Keto!

Talk soon,

Amy XO

p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey 

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