We have all heard about the pros and cons of fish as part of our food program. Fish is a good source of protein & omega 3 fatty acids (in some BUT NOT ALL) but there is also the big problem with mercury levels in fish. It is interesting that I have seen 2 articles now on fish in the past few days and both talk about concerns with tilapia which many people eat due to it being less expensive than other fish.
Both articles discuss the omega 3 vs. the omega 6 fatty acids. In fact, the article from Dr. Weil says this about tilapia: "Farm-raised tilapia is one of the most highly consumed fish in America, yet it has very low levels of beneficial omega-3s and very high levels of potentially detrimental omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory, and inflammation is known to cause damage to blood vessels, the heart, lung and joint tissues, skin, and the digestive tract."
Dr Weil also discusses other good & bad sources of fish for you in his article at:
Diet Blog had a whole article just about tilapia and came up with similar concerns but also links for more information. Part of this article mimics Dr Weil's article and says: "So when the researchers looked at farm-raised tilapia, what did they find? Only modest levels of omega-3 fatty acids (less than half a gram per 100 grams of fish) and very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid." Read that article here:
I feel it is important to bring this to your attention as I see many recipes & suggestions to eat tilapia in my Fitness mags. Do your homework & eat for health!
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