mercury

The advice about eating fish during pregnancy is often contradictory and complicated. Pregnant women want what is best for their developing baby. Many shun fish because they are concerned about the effect of mercury on brain development in their unborn child. Though all marine life may contain traces of mercury, a recently completed, large, long … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Most people love tuna fish sandwiches but many are concerned about the contradictory information regarding tuna and mercury levels. Which type of tuna is best to buy? How much can you safely eat? Safe Catch eliminates some … Read More

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Go Fish

by Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN on August 29, 2007 · 9 comments

In the child’s card game, you draw until you get the right card. In real life, figuring out fish is not so easy. Selecting the best fish to eat often resembles this random game of chance. Eat fish regularly and you reduce your risk for heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, stroke, diabetes, and inflammatory disease such … Read More

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