We’re all familiar with multiple studies that demonstrate how fish or fish oil, as a regular part of our diet, can reduce the chance of dying from heart disease by one third. Other research studies have linked fish consumption to lowered levels of strokes, depression, Alzheimer’s and many other chronic conditions.
Most recently a December 2009 study reported that consumption of long chain omega 3 fatty acids found primarily in fish and seafood may help prevent colon & rectal cancer.
There are lists of acceptable, endangered and possibly polluted fish. Here is a short list:
OK
Arctic Char Mackerel Sardines
Barramundi Mullett Squid
Pacific Halibut Muscles Trout
Herring Oysters Blue Whiting
Jelly Fish Pollock Haddock
Octopus Sabel Fish Rock Fish
Snapper Stripped Bass
Endangered List
Bluefin Tuna Grouper Tile Fish
Chilean Sea Bass Atlantic Halibut Atlantic Sole
Atlantic Cod Monk Fish Dog Fish
Orange Roughy Flounder Shark
Skate
Sometimes, Depends ( may contain contaminants or involve damage to environment by fishing/farming)
Abalone- if farmed, not poached
Anchovy- best bet from canary in Bay of Biscay
Catfish- best if channel catfish, can be farmed (and hormones added)
Clams- may contian contaminants, check locally
Crabs- again bottom feeder and can be overfished
Lobster- bottom feeder, (toxic contaminants)
Mahi Mahi- Opah, a species of Mahi Mahi can have mercury contaminant
Salmon- When farmed is fed estrogen derivatives to fatten. Organic and wild caught are more favorable to industrial raised
Shrimp- if farmed can have high antibiotic levels
Swordfish- can have very high levels of mercury
Tilapia- raised in Asia, which can be treated with antibiotics, pesticides, carbon monoxide and methyl testosterone
Tuna- canned Albacore can have high levels of mercury, Light tuna is a safer choice
In Health & Service,
Dr. Roland Phillips BA, BS, D.C.