© 2009 Jupiterimages CorporationIf you're concerned about food safety, equip yourself with the facts before you buy fish.Not everything with fins and a tail will give you the same benefits — or, for that matter, expose you to the same amount of mercury or other contaminants. Here, two lists that will help you make your picks.
| HIGH IN OMEGA-3s | ||
| These fish are some of the best at protecting your heart. | ||
| Bass (striped) | Herring | Mackerel (Atlantic) |
| Oysters (Pacific) | Sablefish | Salmon |
| Trout (freshwater) | Tuna (canned, white) | |
| LOW IN MERCURY | ||
| These tend to have particularly low levels of the metal. | ||
| Anchovies | Hake | Tilapia |
| Catfish | Herring | Trout (freshwater) |
| Clam | Mackerel (Atlantic) | Whitefish |
| Crab | Salmon | |
| Haddock (Atlantic) | Sardines | |
| 4 TO THROW BACK | ||
| Young children and women in their childbearing years should avoid these high mercury fish entirely. It’s not a bad idea for everyone else to limit their consumption too. | ||
| King mackerel | Swordfish | Shark |
| Tilefish | ||
See also:
Food Safety: Healthy Fish Made Easy
5 Ways to Love Seafood
A Fish Shopper’s Buying Guide
Omega-3s Without Fish
Dinner Ideas: 6 Fish Recipes to Try
