Although pescatarians are different from vegetarians as they still eat fish and seafood, many of the reasons for becoming pescatarian are very similar to the reasons for becoming vegetarian. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFor many people, becoming a pescatarian is a stop along the route to becoming a full vegetarian as they find it easier to cut out meats such as beef, chicken, and pork when they can still eat fish.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFish is a very healthy type of food as it is full of protein and other nutrients that can often be lacking when meat is cut from a diet. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMany people who want to reduce their meat intake while still keeping their protein levels up may choose to become a pescatarian for that reason.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBecoming a pescatarian can also be due to concerns about environmental impact and animal cruelty. Although fish are also animals that can be farmed for food, they’re usually not treated as badly as cows and chickens can be.