May 22, 2010 in Babies & Kids, Fertility, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Food & Nutrition, Myths & Truths |
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So far in this series we've looked at why fish is superior to plant-based sources of omega-3. We've examined the importance of reducing consumption of omega-6 fats. We've considered how much omega-3 is needed to support health and treat disease. And we've revealed that concerns about the safety of fish consumption have been overblown, and that eating fish regularly is not only safe, but incredibly beneficial.
In this article we're going to compare fish ...
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May 19, 2010 in Fertility, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Food & Nutrition, Myths & Truths |
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This is going to be a long article and I know not everyone will have time to read it. So I'm going to summarize the key points right up front because I think this information is so important:
Overview
Selenium protects against mercury toxicity, and 16 of the 25 highest dietary sources of selenium are ocean fish
If a fish contains higher levels of selenium than mercury, it is safe to eat
Most species of commonly eaten fish in ...
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