Ask Summer: The Seafood Question
Question:
“I’m worried about toxic contaminants, like radiation, mercury and PCBs, found in fish. Should I avoid eating fish all together? What do you recommend?”
Answer:
I love eating seafood! First off, I applaud you for working to avoid exposing your body to toxins! This is a key component of what I recommend to folks who are interested in doing the work needed to improve their health and energy levels. However, I DO NOT recommend cutting seafood out of your diet to achieve this goal! Consuming healthy seafood from clean waters is actually a very wise dietary choice. It’s just a matter of making wise choices on the seafood you do consume. I’ll give you some resources and pointers for picking the cleanest and most nourishing seafood options here.
Tip #1: Choose small, oily, deep-sea fish.
As usual, American culture has it backwards on which fish are the best food choices. Most cultures around the world prize the...
