Pescatarianism is an increasingly popular diet. It allows you to eschew any moral issues with eating meat made from mammals while still enjoying a finely seared salmon. But what does that mean for your health? Thankfully, choosing a pescatarian diet comes with many health benefits.

Lose Weight More Easily

For one thing, a pescatarian diet contains fewer saturated fats, making it healthier than meat in that regard. What’s more, instead of consuming an endless amassment of meat, eating fish can make it easier to lose weight.

Protect Against Cancer

A UK study has found that eating fish may lower your risk for certain cancers. This is especially true for colorectal and prostate cancer.

Protect Against Diabetes and Other Conditions

The health benefits of eating fish don’t stop there. There is also evidence to suggest that eating fish can also lower your risk of contracting Type 2 diabetes. In addition, it can also lower your risk of metabolic syndrome, which can increase your chances of suffering from high blood pressure, obesity, or insulin resistance. Finally, there is evidence to suggest that a pescatarian diet may help manage inflammation.

In short, while there’s no such thing as a miracle cure and balanced diets are the key to any healthy lifestyle, eating fish can seem to have nearly as many benefits as there are fish in the sea. Tab