(Dr. Weil)
Farm-raised tilapia is one of the most highly consumed fish in America, yet it has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty compared to its content of potentially detrimental omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6's are pro-inflammatory, and inflammation is a key contributor to many health concerns and the development of chronic conditions.
Tilapia is not necessarily as unhealthy as a doughnut, but I recommend reaching for the best fish of all - wild-caught Alaskan salmon. It has an impressive omega-3 fatty acid content and is a species with fewer concerns about environmental toxins. While it is more expensive than tilapia, it is a worthy investment in your health (omega-3 fatty acids help to protect mental and physical health) that will reap dividends in the future.
(I just bought wild Alaskan Salmon from Whole Foods and it cost me $27 for a very small piece! I think it may be cheaper to take the supplements.)
About Me
- Maureen
- I earned my Nutrition/Food Service degree at San Francisco State University when my children started school. At that time there was not a holistic department so I went into Food Service which led me to a job working as Food Service Director at Millbrae School District on the San Francisco Peninsula where my children attended.
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