Sole
According to Dr. Smith, “when it comes to your
heart, forget the sole (and flounder).
Although this flatfish isn’t particularly detrimental, it doesn’t boast
many advantages either. Sole has one of
the lowest concentrations of omega-3s and therefore offers the least
nutritional benefits to Baby Boomers.
Instead, swap for fish with higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3s
which significantly boost memory and recall, reduce inflammation and promote
healthier heart function.
OK – We’ve read about the fish that is bad for
us. Now I want to know what fish is
actually good for us.
According to Dr. Brill, “there are plenty of
fish and shellfish that have tons of nutritional benefits with minimal
mercury. Omega-3-rich fish and seafood
that’s low in mercury includes wild caught salmon, shrimp, sardines, trout,
herring, and oysters.”
It’s not only important to be aware of how fish
affects your health, but how your seafood choices affect the environment. Many irresponsible fishing practices have led
to species endangerment and habitat depletion.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has started working with fisheries and fish
farms worldwide to maintain a “Seafood Watch” database. This program considers habitat, species,
management and other factors in order to recommend seafood “best choices” and
“what to avoid.” Hopefully the fish we
consume in the future will be safer raised, caught and healthier for us to
consume.
Now,
for my taste buds, I’m just out of luck.
I love all of the fish mentioned as being bad, except for the Farmed
Salmon. I only buy that which states
that it is not farm raised or that it comes from deep ocean waters. The shrimp and trout I love but anyone that
wants can have my share of sardines, herring and oysters. The worse part of these findings bring to
light that no matter what, we’ll never know where our fish in the restaurants
and stores truly come from.
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