I seldom eat red meat but do love chicken and
seafood/fish so when I ran across an article about there being fish that are
bad for you, I immediately had to read.
This is what I found in the article.
It is rather long so I’ll break it down into several parts.
#1 – Unlike other meats, fish’s nutritional
value varies wildly by species and habitat, so it’s important to do your
research.
#2 – According to registered dietitian and
founder of 360 Family Nutrition, Kristen Smith, “not all fish offer the same
health benefits. Be sure to look for
varieties that contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. That is the ‘healthy’ fat source that can
help reduce inflammation, prevent heart disease, and improve brain health.”
#3 – She also says “More importantly, you need
to know which varieties to avoid.
Because fish live in polluted waters, they often contain dangerous
chemicals like mercury and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) which concentrate up
the food chain through a process called bioaccumulation.” PCBs are chlorinated chemicals that were
outlawed in the ‘70s, but since they don’t break down easily, they’re still
pervasive in our waters. She goes on to
say “Exposure to PCB is associated with a greater risk of neuropsychological
impairment. People over 50 who consume
fish contaminated with PCB have a greater risk of decline in memory and
increase in depression, which can adversely affect physical health and ability
to function.” With that said, experts in
the health community continue to debate the harmful effects of PCBs, some
taking the stance that the levels at which we ingest them are too low to be
worrisome.
#4 – Mercury is released into the water form
industrial sources burning fossil fuels and solid wastes. According to certified nutritionist and
dietitian Janet Brill, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.N. “Nearly all fish contains a small
amount of mercury, but contamination becomes a problem when high levels
accumulate. Exposure to too much mercury
can damage the nervous system and up your risk of dying from heart disease.
After reading this I had to find out which fish
were safe to eat and which weren’t. I’ll
be breaking this down into several segments so continue to follow to see if
you’re eating the healthy fish and not the unhealthy. There are 8 that I’ve found we should avoid
and consume in low doses.
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