what is the most healthy fish to eat?

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Tuna-too much sodium and/or possible mercury.

Tilapia-too much omega-6 acids

Salmon-healthy fats yes,but too much so to eat every day.

any ideas?

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eat fish.

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Sardines (good omegas, not too high in the food chain, so not to much metals).

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Sardines=High sodium,No?

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Any body hear that green tea will deter a majority of the mercury absorption from fish we consume that are higher on the food chain(tuna, shark, etc.)

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voorhees - Sardines=High sodium,No?



Canned sardines are high in sodium. If you get them fresh, no more than any other fish.

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 Supplement krill oil


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voorhees - 



Tilapia-too much omega-6 acids





 this is a problem? i hadn't heard that. why?



thanks-MM

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who cares if sardines have high sodium, as long as you take in enough water you will be alright. To make sardines tastier I put cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce on them and serve them over brown rice

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MountainMedic - 
voorhees - 

Tilapia-too much omega-6 acids


 this is a problem? i hadn't heard that. why?

thanks-MM


I read somewhere that excessive amounts are a carcinogen.

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 hmmm... yet we (as in "I") take it as a supplement.



further investigation is underway. BRB!

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Toxicity/Overdose Risks For Supplement Or Excessive Intake: Omega-6 Fatty Acids


Excessive intake of Omega-6 Fatty Acids may involve the following risks:



from wrondiagnosis.com



Omega-6 fatty acids




Overview:


Omega-6 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health but the body can’t make them -- you have to get them through food. Along with omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), they help stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system.


A healthy diet contains a balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, and some omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 - 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids.


The Mediterranean diet, on the other hand, has a healthier balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Many studies have shown that people who follow this diet are less likely to develop heart disease. The Mediterranean diet does not include much meat (which is high in omega-6 fatty acids) and emphasizes foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, olive oil, garlic, as well as moderate wine consumption.


There are several different types of omega-6 fatty acids, and not all promote inflammation. Most omega-6 fatty acids in the diet come from vegetable oils as linoleic acid (LA). Be careful not to confuse this with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid. Linoleic acid is converted to gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in the body. It is then further broken down to arachidonic acid (AA). GLA can be gotten from several plant-based oils including evening primrose oil (EPO), borage oil, and black currant seed oil.


Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) may actually reduce inflammation. Much of the GLA taken as a supplement is converted to a substance called DGLA that fights inflammation. Having enough of certain nutrients in the body (including magnesium, zinc, and vitamins C, B3, and B6) helps promote the conversion of GLA to DGLA.




Uses:


Omega-6 fatty acids may be useful for the following health conditions:


Diabetic neuropathy


Some studies show that taking gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for 6 months or more may reduce symptoms of nerve pain in people with diabetic neuropathy. People who have good blood sugar control may find GLA more effective than those with poor blood sugar control.


Rheumatoid arthritis


Studies are mixed as to whether evening primrose oil helps reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Some preliminary evidence suggests evening primrose oil may reduce pain, swelling, and morning stiffness; but other studies have found no effect. When using GLA for symptoms of arthritis, it may take 1 - 3 months for benefits to appear. It is unlikely that evening primrose oil would help stop progression of the disease, so joint damage would still occur.


Allergies


Omega-6 fatty acids from food or supplements, such as GLA from evening primrose oil or other sources, have a longstanding history of folk use for allergies. And women and children who are prone to allergies appear to have lower levels of GLA in breast milk and blood. However, there is no good scientific evidence that taking GLA helps reduce allergy symptoms. Well-conducted research studies are needed.


If you decide to try GLA for allergies, work with your health care provider to first determine if it is safe for you. Then follow your allergy symptoms closely for any signs of improvement or lack or improvement.


Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)


Clinical studies suggest that children with ADHD have lower levels of EFAs, both omega-6s and omega-3s. EFAs are important to normal brain and behavioral function. Some studies seem to indicate that taking fish oil (containing omega-3 fatty acids) may help reduce ADHD symptoms, though the studies have not been well designed. Studies that used evening primrose oil have found it was no better than placebo at reducing symptoms.


High blood pressure (Hypertension)


There is some preliminary evidence that GLA may help reduce high blood pressure, either alone or in combination with omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in fish oil. In one study, men with borderline high blood pressure who took 6g of blackcurrant oil had a reduction in diastolic blood pressure compared to those who took placebo.


Another study examined people with intermittent claudication, pain in the legs while walking that is caused by blockages in the blood vessels. Those who took GLA combined with EPA had a reduction in systolic blood pressure compared to those who took placebo.


More research is needed to see whether GLA is truly effective for hypertension.




from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-6-000317.htm

 




 

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turns out, everything might kill you. the more i learn the more i realize that it really is a "pick your poison" kind of thing.

personally, I eat tuna about twice a week, and lately have been trying different types when i come across it at the meat counter. like most things, i think variety will serve you well. i'd be interesed in anything you learn about this-MM

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MountainMedic - 
voorhees - 

Tilapia-too much omega-6 acids


 this is a problem? i hadn't heard that. why?

thanks-MM


From my understanding they say that if you take in too many Omega-6s and not enough Omega-3s to counteract it, it can cause cardiac inflammation or something like that. Who knows, though, next year it might turn out to be the best fish to eat.

I saw a recent survey in M&F magazine and it was right behind tuna as the most eaten fish so as long as your getting omega-3s from other sources, I don't think it would be a problem. Besides, it is the best tasting fish.

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 only thing about fish is that you have to be careful about the mercury content.

Tilapia has some of the lowest mercury of all fish.

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I eat a combination of canned tuna, canned salmon, canned smoked herring, whatever is fresh at the store.Canned light tuna is skipjack, a smaller tuna that is low in mercury.

IMO the best fish for you is going to be whatever is the freshest.

I make fish cakes with canned tuna/salmon, oats, chopped onion, an egg. Mix it all up, put some olive oil in a pan, throw it in there and brown well on both sides. Top it with some olive oil mayo and sliced pickle. Tastes like fried fish.

Take a can of smoked fish (kippers or whatever), slice up some avocado, black pepper, red wine vinegar, palm full of dried italian herbs, throw it all in a bowl and mix(dont break up the fish and avocado). Put it on a slice of ezekiel break(or whatever) and stick it under the broiler until the breast is crisp. Shit is delicious and full of good fats and protein.

Ya larger fish are higher in mercury than smaller fish, but you could eat a can of tuna a day for the rest of your life and you are never going to turn into the mad hatter. (children, pregnant and nursing women should limit their intake of tuna and other predatory fish)

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rainbow trout

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You're probably better off just using a fish oil supplement like Carlson's or Nordic Naturals.