Seafood could expose us to unsafe levels of mercury and PCBs !
We keep hearing about the health benefits of eating fish, but at the same time, we're warned that eating too much fish could expose us to unsafe levels of mercury and PCBs. There's also over-fishing, pollution and habitat destruction to consider. So what's a responsible consumer to do?
By following a few guidelines from the Environmental Defense group's Ocean Alive project, one can minimize the risk and learn how to make smart choices that are good for us and for the oceans.
Fish can pose considerable health risks when contaminated with metals (e.g., mercury and lead), industrial chemicals (e.g., PCBs) and pesticides (e.g., DDT and dieldrin), which build up in your body over time.
• Children are especially sensitive since their nervous systems are still developing.
• Developing fetuses are exposed to stored toxins through the placenta—which means that mothers may be putting their children at risk if they eat contaminated fish even before becoming pregnant.
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nice post on health issue.
Hi Uma read your informative post. The condition is like putting two feet on two boats.
Not to worry Rajiv
I hope you can balance both boats very well with your feet.
Thanks for commenting
Uma
hey im tensed after i read this :(
hey im a bengali person im tensed after reading this article :(
any options or ways to get healthier food ???
wat abt packaged fish products are they taken from reliable sources?
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Shreya Mukherjee
No tensions Shreya
I know you are a Bengali.Your surname says so.And I have seen Bengalis with great beautiful eyes and long lush black hair.I asked my Bengali friend the reason and she said "eat fish".
You can get them from reliable sources and have them without being tensed.
Best wishes!
Uma
Yes, it is true. see food
Yes, it is true. see food are bit dangers for health.
Further,
My last post is based on true events happened in the month of September'07 at my office. After arrival of MD's secy, it was noticed by him only and he shared this log with me. howz funny?
Once again happy diwali to you and your family.
O. P. SINGH
New Delhi
Thanks Om
Thanks for your comment.
It is nice to see that your office is abuzz with funny people.That should take away some tension from the office work.
Best wishes!
Uma
Happy Deepawali
Good morning enjoy Deepawali with your family and friends.
Happy diwali mrinmoy
Thanks for the wishes and may this festival of lights bring joy and happiness in your life too.
Thanks again
Uma
Hi Uma
Happy Deepavali, may all the blessings of the festival light up your life.
Fish and fish oil (omega something) can't stand it! This family ain't fish eaters even if we are sick!
Have a happy day!
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Thank you Sylvia
Fishes are really smelly.It is nauseating .But people have them and say they are good for your health, eyes and hair.
I realy don't know. I am a strict veggie.
Wish you a happy day too!
Uma
fishy Uma
this was a real good one.informative ,thanks anyway I don't know how fish tastes so I can never miss it
wishing you perfect health forever.
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strict vegetarian padmini
I am a vegetarian by birth but I thought it would help who like fishes.
Thanks for the quick response.
Best wishes!
Uma
Can u understand Uma
when ppl say that they need to eat fish daily or else they feel dissatisfied ? Well it sure is tough for me to accept how ppl can eat something so smelly ? Does it smell after cooking ?
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