3 Fish to Avoid
Fish can be a very healthy choice. However with what has been done to the environment and water we now have to be more knowledgeable because of the contaminants. Here is a precautionary list of the top 3 fish to avoid.
1. Large predatory fish. Shark, swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel, and white (albacore) tuna may have high levels of mercury. Pregnant women and children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of contaminants, and should avoid these species. (Small-catch tuna is OK, as it has high levels of omega-3s.)
2. Omega-6 rich fish. Farm-raised tilapia is one of the most highly consumed fish in America, yet it has very low levels of beneficial omega-3s and very high levels of potentially detrimental omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory, and inflammation is known to cause damage to blood vessels, the heart, lung and joint tissues, skin, and the digestive tract.
3. Farmed salmon. Avoid farmed salmon (also called Atlantic salmon), which is what you typically find in supermarkets, restaurants and fish markets. While less expensive than wild salmon, farmed salmon is lower in omega-3s and may contain residues of antibiotics and other drugs used to treat diseases in fish farming pens. What’s more, levels of PCBs and other contaminants in some farmed salmon have been found to be much higher than those found in wild salmon.
Source. Dr. Weil
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What are other foods that are rich in Omega 3?
I have read that Walnuts are. Is that true?
You can also get Omega 3’s in flaxseeds and chia or salba seeds. Always get organicallly raised.
Hello Dar,
Walnuts are an incredible source of omega 3 fatty acids. The top three sources are flax seeds, walnuts and salmon. Omega 3’s are helpful also if someone is battling one or more of these conditions.
* Depression
* Cardiovascular Disease
* Type 2 Diabetes
* Fatigue
* Dry, itchy skin
* Brittle hair and nails
* Inability to concentrate
* Joint pain
If you’re interested in more information on omega 3’s check out the post on inflammation.
Thanks for the info. I have to stay away from Flax. It will increase estrogen in my system and having estrogen fed breast cancer I don’t need that.
I am just concerned about the main source of Omega 3 which is the liver of fish. as you can see, fishes can accumulate mercury and pcb. *::