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When Organic Gets Fishy

Posted by Su Avasthi on November 28, 2006 - 9:19pm.

Which one is organic -- wild caught salmon that has spent its life swimming freely in pristine Alaskan waters or farm-raised salmon that has spent its life swimming in a net? The answer may surprise you — even if it doesn't make much sense.




Defining The Sensitive Carnivore

Posted by Su Avasthi on October 24, 2006 - 11:04pm.

Are you a "sensitive carnivore" — someone who's willing to pay twice as much for an "animal compassionate" or "certified humane" label on your meat?





Eat More Fish: Your Brain and Body Will Thank You

Eat More Fish: Your Brain and Body Will Thank YouPosted by Kerry Trueman on June 5, 2006 - 10:30am.

 

Make your next trip to the grocery store a fishing expedition. Resolve to eat less red meat this year and switch to seafood instead; excess meat consumption contributes to heart disease, while omega 3-rich fish can actually reduce the risk.

Think it's just an old fishwive's tale that fish is brain food? Recent studies have concluded that regular consumption of fish makes our brains function better. Except, of course, if you're eating too much mercury-laced tuna, which could impair your mental functioning.



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