What kinds of fish are healthy to eat?
The Omega-3s in fish are healthy for your brain and heart, help ward off cancer, and basically, as we hear all the time now, are just plain great for you. Fish has varying levels of Omega-3s. Check out this guide from the International Food Information Council for info on Omega-3 levels of a variety of fish—salmon and sardines are both great. Of course, fish can also have mercury, and this is something you don’t want to eat too much of. It can make you tired, give you headaches and generally have a negative effect on your health. Read the FDA’s Mercury Level list to find out about your favorite fish—generally the bigger the fish the more mercury. Your best bet—small fish high in Omega-3s. Learn to love sardines!
