Safe to eat salmon every day?

ADobs

Hi everyone, I recently became a pescatarian (about a year now) and have been eating salmon (burgers) pretty much every day (6/7 days of the week) and was just wondering if this is safe and what people's thoughts are on this? I have been eating this way for about 6 months now.

I know that people say be careful of fish because of the mercury content but I also know that salmon has some of the lowest mercury content out there.

I know I will have to cut it out soon or at least cut it way down as we are planning on trying for a baby in the next little while, but I just want to hear from people as to how healthy/unhealthy eating salmon every day is.

Thanks!

EDIT: *the kind that I eat are Alaskan salmon burgers the the ingredients are: Pink and/or Keta Salmon, Water, Canola Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Lemon Juice, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, White Pepper, Spice, Sea Salt, Color Added, Mesquite Smoke Flavor, Vegetable Extractives, Natural Flavor. Parfried In Soybean Or Canola Oil.
Contains: Fish (Pink and/or Keta Salmon)*

melsinct

Why can't you eat fish when trying to have a baby? I am child free so ignorant about such things. I know raw fish is a no-no, but cooked? I don't see the problem in low mercury fish (tuna is a whole 'nother story).

As long as the salmon isn't farm raised, I don't see an issue. Also, you might want to try making your own burgers from wild caught salmon in a can. It won't have the fake ingredients, like food dyes or "natural flavors" (which really aren't natural). You could make up a big batch at once and freeze them.

ADobs

Why can't you eat fish when trying to have a baby? I am child free so ignorant about such things. I know raw fish is a no-no, but cooked? I don't see the problem in low mercury fish (tuna is a whole 'nother story).

As long as the salmon isn't farm raised, I don't see an issue. Also, you might want to try making your own burgers from wild caught salmon in a can. It won't have the fake ingredients, like food dyes or "natural flavors" (which really aren't natural). You could make up a big batch at once and freeze them.

Well I have always heard that when you're at least pregnant you have to limit your fish intake because of the mercury, and I even read the same for when you're trying to get pregnant.

I just like these becuase they're fast, don't have that many horrible ingredients and they're low calorie. I should start making my own. I bet it would be cheaper too.

floatymonkey

Wild Alaskan Salmon is very low in mercury and safe for daily consumption. I wouldn't eat any other salmon regularly but am fine with eating Wild Alaskan a few times a week.

ADobs

Wild Alaskan Salmon is very low in mercury and safe for daily consumption. I wouldn't eat any other salmon regularly but am fine with eating Wild Alaskan a few times a week.

Thanks, that's what I have been hearing/reading. Was just curious to see if anyone else ate fish as often as I do and what they think.

psmd

I think salmon in general you're supposed to really just have 3-4 days a week but I imagine there's less actual salmon in the salmon burgers (mixed with other stuff) so I think it should be okay. Don't get sick of it too fast though!

soymilkcoffee

I eat salmon nearly every day as well. I'm not sure what kind of salmon burgers you're buying, but the best kind of salmon to eat are wild-caught from Alaska. It has the lowest mercury concentrations and is also one of the most sustainable fisheries.

ShannonMpls

The ingredients do not indicate that this is wild salmon. If I were thinking of getting pregnant soon, I would definitely not eat farmed salmon that often.

ADobs

I eat salmon nearly every day as well. I'm not sure what kind of salmon burgers you're buying, but the best kind of salmon to eat are wild-caught from Alaska. It has the lowest mercury concentrations and is also one of the most sustainable fisheries.

yay so glad to hear someone eats it every day like I do! I'm not sure how to find out how the salmon is caught? if it says Alaskan salmon, is it safe to assume it's caught in Alaska?

ADobs

The ingredients do not indicate that this is wild salmon. If I were thinking of getting pregnant soon, I would definitely not eat farmed salmon that often.

yeah I'm not sure how to figure out how it's caught?

melsinct

yeah I'm not sure how to figure out how it's caught?

What brand are they?

ADobs

melsinct

You're good!

"Trident Seafoods' Alaska Salmon Burger satisfies your hunger with a lean, moist, meaty and flavorful salmon patty. It is made with the finest wild, ocean-caught, deep skinned Alaska Salmon, blended with a secret recipe of herbs and spices, resulting in a most flavorful burger."

ADobs

You're good!

"Trident Seafoods' Alaska Salmon Burger satisfies your hunger with a lean, moist, meaty and flavorful salmon patty. It is made with the finest wild, ocean-caught, deep skinned Alaska Salmon, blended with a secret recipe of herbs and spices, resulting in a most flavorful burger."

yay! thanks! I feel a bit better knowing exactly what I'm eating now, especially since I eat it daily!