Fish is good for us right? Well, some types are and some types are not. I had a friend that was training for a figure competition a couple of years ago. Right after the show she became very sick, no energy, brain fog, headaches, and skin problems. After going to the Dr. and having blood work done she found out she was toxic with mercury. Every day for 12 weeks she ate tuna out of a can. Tuna is high protein, low sugar, and low fat so it’s a great choice for dieters, bodybuilders, and fitness competitors. Wrong! Here are some things you should know before eating fish.
We will start by talking about tuna since tuna is easy and a fish that most like. There are two main kinds of canned tuna: chunk light and solid or chunk white (albacore). Most canned white tuna is albacore. Its mercury levels are almost three times higher than the canned light tuna. Did you know this?
This information below is from www.edf.org.
Before eating fish check this out. These recommendations are based on EPA guidance and estimates of mercury in the most popular canned tunas:
Canned white, or albacore – (0.32 parts per million of mercury). Children under six can eat up to one 3-ounce portion a month; children from 6–12, two 4.5-ounce portions a month. Adults, including pregnant women, can safely eat it up to three times a month (women, 6-ounce portions; men, 8-ounce portions).
Canned light — the safer choice (0.12 parts per million of mercury). Children under six can eat up to three 3-ounce portions per month. Older children and adults can safely eat it once a week. But look out for “gourmet” or “tonno” labels. They are made with bigger yellowfin tuna and can contain mercury levels comparable to canned white.
A better alternative is canned salmon (mostly sockeye or pink from Alaska), which is low in contaminants and high in heart-healthy omega-3s. It’s also sustainably caught in Alaska and similarly priced, making it a great choice all around.
http://www.shapingyouth.org/health-20-got-mercury-cellphone-tool-for-fish-fanatics-like-me/
I hope this list will help you in your decision on what fish to buy and eat. Also, I know a lot of you eat salmon, make sure it is wild caught and not farmed.
Where is your favorite fish on the list?
