I picked up an information flyer at the grocery store concerning methylmercury in fish. We are being cautioned to reduce our exposure to mercury in fish. So we are to beware of King Mackerel, Shark, Swordish, Tilefish and white albacore tuna. Canned light tuna from smaller fish such as skipjack is advised. Fish considered low in mercury are: catfish, clams, cod, crab, flounder/sole, haddock, herring,ocean perch, oysters, rainbow trout, farmed salmon,wild salmon,sardines,scallops,shrimp,spiny lobster,tilapia,farmed trout.
I've heard about this before, but it was good to refresh my mind with this list. I always buy canned light tuna. Were you aware of this issue?
At any rate, have a wonderful Christmas Day, I won't post tomorrow! We plan to go over to my mom and sister's place this evening, my kids will celebrate with their cousins and we will exchange gifts. Christmas Day will be spent with M's extended family.
I've heard about this before, but it was good to refresh my mind with this list. I always buy canned light tuna. Were you aware of this issue?
At any rate, have a wonderful Christmas Day, I won't post tomorrow! We plan to go over to my mom and sister's place this evening, my kids will celebrate with their cousins and we will exchange gifts. Christmas Day will be spent with M's extended family.
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hello christine Merry Cristmas
It's good to know that shrimp and salmon are safe to eat, because they are the ones I eat often. Merry Christmas, Christine! Aloha from Hawaii!
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I try to eat as healthy as I can and stay informed.
Happy Christmas to you and your family.
Nicole/Beadwright
I really like fish. Growing up, the only fish i would eat was fish sticks. But, know i love fish. However, i'm too scared to try lobster/crabs/shrimp, i am a very picky eater
I was aware of the mercury content in tuna, but I didn't know about mackerel too. We eat that fish quite a bit. Doggone it!
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you know, I heard something about this before. When I lived in Florida, I was right on the gulf and I would eat fish every day. My mother told me about this potential problem, I brought it up to a local doctor I was seeing and he said it could cause problems but not unless you eat it every day for years on end. I didn't look into any further as I was so addicted to the Grouper and Snapper that it pained me to think of not eating it. I was so disappointed to find out when I got home that the 6.50 lb Grouper there was 24.00 lb here. That, unfortunately made me stop the fish frenzy. I've tried all those fish you mention here except for King Mackerel, wonder how that tastes.
It's pretty much tuna nowadays though, just so much different between north and south. Fun change of pace post for the holidays Christine. Hope your Christmas was wonderful
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