Being very rich in protein and vitamin D, fish is a major part of the human diet. In fact, fish consumption has been rapidly growing at a rate of 3.6 percent every year since the 1960s.
Humans rely on it for the heart-healthy fats called omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are also known to boost brain health, ease depression, and reduces risk of eye disease, type 1 diabetes, and certain types of cancers. Fatty fishes such as salmon and sardines are among the best sources. But it seems like that’s coming to an end.
We’re all aware of how large bodies of water are gradually becoming polluted. And Costco has recently announced that it will lessen its purchase of salmon from Chile, potentially destroying fish farming industry. Read more in this report by Julie Wilson on Natural News:
U.S. retailers begin taking farmed fish off their shelves as antibiotic overuse destroys fish farming industry
(NaturalNews) The biggest seller of organic foods has decided to greatly reduce the number of antibiotic-treated salmon it purchases from Chile, a move that’s expected to a deliver a huge financial blow to the aquaculture industry. Read more…
So that’s what could be destroying fish farming industry, but that’s way better than risking the lives of thousands of people who eat it every day.
What you can do is to avoid certain fish such as king mackerel, shark, bluefish, and swordfish as they are often high in mercury, which can damage the nervous system. Other harmful contaminants include dioxins and PCBs. Older adults, pregnant women and children are particularly at risk.
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