7 types of fish you should limit your consumption of.
Fish is very nutritious and is often recommended as a substitute for red meat. However, many types of fish are not necessarily good for your health.
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| Mackerel:Mackerel contains mercury, which cannot be excreted from the body but accumulates there and can cause illness. Atlantic mackerel is considered the safest, with adults able to eat 200g/month and children 100g/month. |
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| Tuna:Bluefin and blackfin tuna also contain high levels of mercury. Adults should only consume 100g of these fish per month, and children are advised not to eat them at all. |
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| Tilapia:Tilapia does not contain many beneficial fatty acids that can increase cholesterol and make the body more prone to allergies. |
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| Eel:Because eels easily absorb waste from water sources, their bodies can contain many harmful toxins and mercury. Adults can eat 300g of eel per month, while children can eat 200g per month. |
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| Cod:Similar to the species mentioned above, cod contains a large amount of mercury. Adults should only eat 200g/month, and children 100g/month. |
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| Oilfish:This type of fish contains gempylotoxin, a toxin that cannot be metabolized. While not extremely harmful, it can cause indigestion. You can fry or grill the fish to reduce the amount of gempylotoxin. People with digestive problems should avoid eating this dish. |
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| Pufferfish:There have been many cases of death from eating pufferfish. The toxins are concentrated in the liver, kidneys, pancreas, reproductive organs, eyes, gills, skin, and blood of the fish. The flesh of the pufferfish itself is not poisonous, but when caught, processed, or if the fish spoils or is damaged, the toxins seep into the flesh... |