Fish and shellfish contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids. However, nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. Women who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant should not eat fish containing high levels of mercury. Do not eat Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury. You can eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of a variety of fish that are lower in mercury. These being salmon, canned light tuna, pollock, and catfish. I personally love Atlantic salmon. Tuna steak I love to eat too, but limit this to once every few weeks or once per month. And if you don't like fish or don't eat enough of it, pick up a odorless omega-3 fish oil supplement to take daily. This also helps with your digestion. I take EPA-DHA Meg-3 Balance. (all mercury is removed) by Jarrow Formulas. And if you live near the ocean take advantage of it!:)
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