A Sure Way to Avoid Polluted Fish
By Jon Herring
Because it is such a rich source of protein and healthy fats, fish should be one of the most beneficial foods you can eat. Unfortunately, a large percentage of fish these days is contaminated, most notably by mercury.
Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that accumulates in the body. Once you consume it, it is difficult to get rid of it. Mercury is especially damaging to young children. Exposure can not only threaten their health but also reduce their intelligence. To make matters worse, a recent report compiled by leading academic experts on mercury pollution suggests that instead of improving, the situation is getting worse.
But there is one fish that you can eat without concern - wild Alaskan salmon.
Most fresh salmon is farmed, not wild. So unless you visit a health food store, you may have a difficult time finding it. Fortunately, canned wild Alaskan salmon is widely available in just about any grocery store. It tastes great and is inexpensive. Just be sure to look for "wild Alaskan" on the can. Farmed salmon is not only deficient in omega-3s, it can contain dangerous amounts of PCBs.
For a list of different varieties of fish and their mercury content, check out the National Resources Defense Council website.
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It’s Fun to Know: About Berries
You might be surprised to know that strawberries aren’t actually berries (in the botanical sense). Instead, they’re "accessory fruits." The red meat of the strawberry is merely a receptacle for the hundreds of tiny seeds on its surface. Those seeds are the actual fruits of the plant.
Blackberries, raspberries, and boysenberries are "aggregate fruits," which means they’re made up of multiple fruits, each holding a seed.
True berries - like blueberries and cranberries - are fruits composed of a single, edible ovary wall. They are pulpy and full of seeds. Other botanical berries include tomatoes, kumquats, avocados, eggplants, and chili peppers.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2006, 04-03-07], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
Because it is such a rich source of protein and healthy fats, fish should be one of the most beneficial foods you can eat. Unfortunately, a large percentage of fish these days is contaminated, most notably by mercury.
Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that accumulates in the body. Once you consume it, it is difficult to get rid of it. Mercury is especially damaging to young children. Exposure can not only threaten their health but also reduce their intelligence. To make matters worse, a recent report compiled by leading academic experts on mercury pollution suggests that instead of improving, the situation is getting worse.
But there is one fish that you can eat without concern - wild Alaskan salmon.
Most fresh salmon is farmed, not wild. So unless you visit a health food store, you may have a difficult time finding it. Fortunately, canned wild Alaskan salmon is widely available in just about any grocery store. It tastes great and is inexpensive. Just be sure to look for "wild Alaskan" on the can. Farmed salmon is not only deficient in omega-3s, it can contain dangerous amounts of PCBs.
For a list of different varieties of fish and their mercury content, check out the National Resources Defense Council website.
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It’s Fun to Know: About Berries
You might be surprised to know that strawberries aren’t actually berries (in the botanical sense). Instead, they’re "accessory fruits." The red meat of the strawberry is merely a receptacle for the hundreds of tiny seeds on its surface. Those seeds are the actual fruits of the plant.
Blackberries, raspberries, and boysenberries are "aggregate fruits," which means they’re made up of multiple fruits, each holding a seed.
True berries - like blueberries and cranberries - are fruits composed of a single, edible ovary wall. They are pulpy and full of seeds. Other botanical berries include tomatoes, kumquats, avocados, eggplants, and chili peppers.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2006, 04-03-07], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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