Sunday, March 8, 2009

Mercury in fish and choices for women

Check here the complete list of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for fish choices for women based on mercury levels:

Avoid If Pregnant:
Shark, Swordfish, King mackerel, Tilefish, Tuna steaks, Canned tuna, Sea bass, Gulf Coast Oysters, Marlin, Halibut, Pike, Walleye, White croaker, Largemouth bass.

Eat No More Than One Serving From This List Per Month:
Mahi mahi, Blue mussel, Eastern oyster, Cod, Pollock, Great Lakes salmon, Gulf Coast blue crab, Channel catfish (wild), Lake whitefish.

Lowest In Mercury:
Blue crab (mid-Atlantic), Croaker Fish Sticks, Flounder (summer), Haddock, Trout (farmed), Salmon (wild Pacific), Shrimp.

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