Risk of eating too much fish?

That is the recommendation. Do you doubt the soundness of that, or (?) I don't imagine there are a lot of anecdotal stories. Lots of people eat more. Lots eat less. I have seafood maybe one or two times per week.

Everything is "bad". I am sick of hearing it. I am from the time where they said butter will kill you and canola was "heart healthy" so I switched to canola oil and canola margarine. Within a couple months I gained 20 lbs, but I felt like I gained 100. The sides of my lips cracked, my tongue was white and I was too exhausted to even bend over.. at 19 years old! I have been a butter and olive oil person for a couple decades now with no problems like that.

I have eaten a lot of fish before because it's cheap and felt nothing but lighter and less bogged down. But if you are really worried about it, you could go vegetarian a couple times a week or switch up your protein once in a while.
I recommend tomato and bean dishes if you go veggie, as for me I don't tend to miss the meat.

skram01 wrote: »

SandSeaSkySoul wrote: »

I'd normally, post a government site but chose this, since this' a public question that men'll also view! Whereas the government's sites're mostly, for women & children:

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/10/can-eating-the-wrong-fish-put-you-at-higher-risk-for-mercury-exposure/index.htm

I'm sorry, I know this is off topic, but I am utterly confused. Who's government? Why are they mostly for women and children? When did this become a thing? I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I have never heard this before. I didn't realize that someone's government didn't give a crap about men. Is it that the government only uses women and children populated studies? Or are they only providing information that's important to women and children? I am so confused!

Regarding the fish recommendations they do single out women and children specifically because the excess mercury is stored in fat tissue and women and children tend to have a higher body fat composition, even at a healthy weight. Also there is the higher risk of issues with mercury and pregnancy.

Other than that, I am with you. The USDA and the FDA do not single out a specific gender unless there is a difference, then they state why the recommendations for men and women are different.

skram01 wrote: »

earlnabby wrote: »

skram01 wrote: »

SandSeaSkySoul wrote: »

I'd normally, post a government site but chose this, since this' a public question that men'll also view! Whereas the government's sites're mostly, for women & children:

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/10/can-eating-the-wrong-fish-put-you-at-higher-risk-for-mercury-exposure/index.htm

I'm sorry, I know this is off topic, but I am utterly confused. Who's government? Why are they mostly for women and children? When did this become a thing? I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I have never heard this before. I didn't realize that someone's government didn't give a crap about men. Is it that the government only uses women and children populated studies? Or are they only providing information that's important to women and children? I am so confused!

Regarding the fish recommendations they do single out women and children specifically because the excess mercury is stored in fat tissue and women and children tend to have a higher body fat composition, even at a healthy weight. Also there is the higher risk of issues with mercury and pregnancy.

Other than that, I am with you. The USDA and the FDA do not single out a specific gender unless there is a difference, then they state why the recommendations for men and women are different.

Man, I was not getting it. Thank you. I didn't realize that it was strictly in regards to fish consumption. It makes sense but my brain went in a weird direction and extrapolated it to everything. I think I need more coffee.

Naw, I was confused too and am fully caffeinated

skram01 wrote: »

earlnabby wrote: »

skram01 wrote: »

SandSeaSkySoul wrote: »

I'd normally, post a government site but chose this, since this' a public question that men'll also view! Whereas the government's sites're mostly, for women & children:

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/10/can-eating-the-wrong-fish-put-you-at-higher-risk-for-mercury-exposure/index.htm

I'm sorry, I know this is off topic, but I am utterly confused. Who's government? Why are they mostly for women and children? When did this become a thing? I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I have never heard this before. I didn't realize that someone's government didn't give a crap about men. Is it that the government only uses women and children populated studies? Or are they only providing information that's important to women and children? I am so confused!

Regarding the fish recommendations they do single out women and children specifically because the excess mercury is stored in fat tissue and women and children tend to have a higher body fat composition, even at a healthy weight. Also there is the higher risk of issues with mercury and pregnancy.

Other than that, I am with you. The USDA and the FDA do not single out a specific gender unless there is a difference, then they state why the recommendations for men and women are different.

Man, I was not getting it. Thank you. I didn't realize that it was strictly in regards to fish consumption. It makes sense but my brain went in a weird direction and extrapolated it to everything. I think I need more coffee.

Actually, the poster does seem to be going on about government sites giving information about everything for women and children only. I just decided to go on a tangent and bring some clarity to the subject of the thread, ie fish consumption.

BTW, this is just an intellectual exercise for me. I hate fish. I have always hated fish and I always will.

Yes, farmed fish is not good. Tilapia is pretty much farmed ALWAYS in the US. If you switch to a different fish that is wild caught you'll be on a better path. Eating too much fish is not a health concern. Look at the Japanese who eat fish all day every day. As a culture they are much healthier than we are.
I'd switch to a different white fish if you need something not "fishy" tasting. I actually prefer salmon when cooking fish but my family loves cod so I cook that a couple times a week.

amgreenwell wrote: »

Yes, farmed fish is not good. Tilapia is pretty much farmed ALWAYS in the US. If you switch to a different fish that is wild caught you'll be on a better path. Eating too much fish is not a health concern. Look at the Japanese who eat fish all day every day. As a culture they are much healthier than we are.
I'd switch to a different white fish if you need something not "fishy" tasting. I actually prefer salmon when cooking fish but my family loves cod so I cook that a couple times a week.

Eating too much fish absolutely could be a health concern depending on the type of fish. Large, predatory fish such as certain species of tuna, swordfish, and king mackerel have high enough levels of mercury that it is recommended that nursing mothers or any pregnant woman should avoid them altogether. For everyone else, it is recommended that you limit your consumption of those particular fish.

Tilapia is low in mercury, I personally don't worry about eating fish that are on the low end. Farmed fish tend to be higher in fat because of the diets they're fed but they're not "bad" for you unless you listen to looney tunes like Mercola. Wild fish in my opinion do tend to taste better. Here's a list of the best and worst fish for mercury levels:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/check-fish-for-mercury-before-buying-1300629

I skip fish that are not wild caught, and definitely not farmed from a foreign country.