Why can vegetarians eat fish?

Question

I thought it was becuase fish came from eggs, but then I realized so do chickens and they can't eat chicken..My friend said she thinks it's because of the proteins in it...But really why can they eat fish?

Answer 1

Vegetarians don't eat fish.

Answer 2

Vegetarians do not consume anything with flesh.

There ya go, sweet and to the point =D

Answer 3

A real vegetarian does not eat fish. A pesketarian is a person that eats fish, but no other animal flesh. A vegan doesn't eat any animal protein, so no dairy or eggs either. Your reasoning is odd though, I've never heard of eating something because it came eggs having anything to do with anything.

Answer 4

Fish does come from eggs-Fish Eggs.

Vegetarians do not eat fish.

Answer 5

Vegetarians absolutely DO NOT eat fish. If someone is claiming to be a vegetarian and they eat fish, they are lying.  Vegetarians do not consume the flesh of any living creature, including fish and other "seafood."  If they consume fish or seafood they are called pescatarians, which is a type of omnivore not vegetarian.

Answer 6

They can't and don't eat fish.

Pescetarians eat fish.

Answer 7

Vegetarians can eat fish JUST as much as a celibate can have s*x... your question makes no sense deary... just read it one more time. And last I knew, fish were not swimming vegetables.

Answer 8

Vegetarians can't eat fish. Fish is meat.

Answer 9

its not meat its sea food...?

Answer 10

Fish are animals.  Vegetarians don't eat animals...end of story.

Answer 11

Vegetarians don't eat fish. People who only eat fish out of the meat catogory are a whole different thing.

Answer 12

Vegetarians that eat fish are called pesketarians. I used to be one. Then I smelled steak again. But anyone who says that they are vegetarian and then eats fish is a pesketarian, whether they know it or not.

Answer 13

vegetarians dont,

but pescatrians do

Answer 14

I'm a vegetarian- I don't eat fish.

Anything that has eyes and dies, I do not eat.

Answer 15

Vegetarians don't eat fish not any other animal.

Answer 16

vegetarians dont eat fish

Answer 17

Vegetarians do not eat animals what so ever. I know(:

The correct term is Pescatarian. They eat fish because it has high omega. And other nutrients. I've been a pescatarian for about 6 months now. I'm slowly progressing into Vegetarianism than veganism. Most Vegetarians believe any animal with a face is a no in the food group. I choose to be a pescatarian not only for the animals but also for my health.  My goal is to end in becoming a vegan. I'm taking baby steps. Slowly working my way there will only make me become a better vegan.

I'm doing tons and tons of research on both vegetarianism and veganism. I want to know fully about what I hope to achieve.

If you have any more questions just let me know. I know soo much about this topic and would love to help(:

Desirae the Pescatarian(:

Answer 18

I think it is because some people must find it easier to say they are "vegetarian" so as not get beef/chicken in their foodz at dinner parties and restaurants...

I imagine it's like ordering a pizza - ie. it is easier to say "I'll have the special with but no pineapple" then provide a list of all the toppings desired.

On the other hand as already stated before - they are not really vegetarian because they do eat meat

Answer 19

Vegetarians do not eat fish, or any other seafood.  Although it's a common misconception.

Answer 20

They don't. If they eat fish, this would do precisely the opposite... it would make them a meat eater and therefore not a vegetarian.

Answer 21

Vegetarians don't eat fish.

They don't eat any meat.

Answer 22

Most vegetarians don't eat fish.  Because they avoid meat to avoid causing pain to animals, they avoid fish; fish are animals and can feel pain.  If you look at a fish, though it is a different kind of animal, it is MUCH more like a cow or chicken than it is like a carrot or bean.

However, some vegetarians (pescatarians) allow fish as their only kind of meat.  They do so under the logic that fish aren't as "highly developed" as mammals and birds, and therefore make acceptable food items.