Top 6 Healthy Fish To Eat And Those To Avoid
1. Pole or troll-caught Albacore Tuna (From British Columbia or the US)
Unlike most tunas, Pole or troll-caught Albacore tuna has considerably lower mercury levels and other contaminants, thus safer/healthier to eat. This is also the canned white tuna you will find in the market with a Super Green rating. The young albacore tuna is fished in British Columbia and the US using troll or poles, unlike bigger ones that can only be caught with longlines. However, the younger fish have very low mercury and contaminant ratings, with those caught in northern waters (colder) richer in omega-3 fatty acids. A bit of homework is needed to know the kind of tuna you’ll be buying. The MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) blue eco-label is the sign to look for when shopping for healthy and good quality albacore tuna.
2. Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon
Alaska’s salmon fishery is one of the most closely monitored …