Do You Know What's in Your Seafood?
Consumers today try to shop smarter and eat healthier. People are turning to lean and low-calorie foods to maintain a well-balanced diet, and fish are among the most popular choices to make nutritionists’ lists for meeting such requirements. Seafood is often praised as a good protein source with low saturated fats and a high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to have a variety of excellent health benefits. However, not all seafood is created equal. Depending on where it is caught or raised, or how it is processed, some seafood can be contaminated with chemicals and other toxins that can be extremely harmful to consumers’ and their children’s health.
These recommendations are intended as a general reference. They are not intended to provide specific medical advice, supplant any government warnings or otherwise prevent exposure to any health hazards associated with seafood. People should always follow proper aquisition, handling and cooking procedures of any seafood they prepare or consume.