The fish saga continues

In response to the growing conern over mercury in fish, the FDA published newly released testing of 25 fish varieties.

Not surprisingly, fish such as ahi tuna (a sushi staple) and chilean sea bass (a restaurant staple), both large fish that have long lifespans, showed higher levels of mercury than smaller fish that have shorter lifespans.

The results also showed that 6% of canned light tuna tested had high levels of mercury, although, still within what is considered a legal limit.

Bonnie - so where does this leave us? As we have said all along, stay away from the larger fish that have the longest lifespan. Focus on eating small fish with shorter lifespans such as sardines. Fatty fish such as salmon and halibut are fine. With regard to tuna, once or twice weekly maximum (for pregnant women and children follow the FDA's recommendations) for adults is fine.