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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide to Nutrition since 2004

Good Fish, Bad Fish

Tuesday September 1, 2009

swordfishI like fish and most seafood in general. Fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, especially the oily ocean fish like tuna and salmon.

The American Heart Association urges almost everyone to eat at least two servings of fish each week. I think that is a great idea for must of us, however, there may be times when it isn't such a good idea to eat too much fish. Find out the health benefits of fish and when eating fish is too risky - Good Fish, Bad Fish

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September 9, 2009 at 3:48 pm
(1) Stu says:

How is canned tuna prepared for selling? Is it raw, or is it poached or cooked some other way? The ingredients listing doesn’t mention how, or if, it is prepared–unlike some other canned meats. Thanks for any info you can give.

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