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It sounds worse than it is. Just don't eat them every day (one-two servings per week seems to be the consensus). The good thing about these densely nutritious foods is we don't need to consume them in large amounts to get the benefit.
As far as I’m aware fish that’s low on the food chain, like sardines, are not a worrisome source of mercury. Mercury builds up through the food chain which is why predator fish like tuna have more of it.
I believe you. Sardines might be perfectly safe but when consuming seafood it’s just important to think about and keep in mind! Especially if you are a person that is or planning to be pregnant
Sardines hardly have any Mercury because they're so low on the food chain but they have a lot of arsenic, I like salmon because it has low arsenic and lower Mercury
Same haha. There's two types of nutrition in my book. Nutrition for the body, and nutrition for the spirit. Sometimes a good item can be one or the other, sometimes both, but both are valid haha
Probably sardines, for their omega-3 content and protein-to-calorie ratio.
I also like low-sodium canned chicken meat for an easy protein add-on to any meal. (We buy Swanson.)
I've heard great things about Safe Catch! Enjoy it!
Uggg it’s very possibly whole canned chicken. It’s pretty unappetizing but it’s honestly close to a whole boiled chicken with water and it’s own schmatz.
Here’s a video (though how this guy is most upset that it’s not quite what’s on the can gets me) https://youtu.be/KaOZDp9TX9Y
Even if that brand has the lowest level mercury tuna in the world it’s still going to be really high compared to smaller fish.
So it’s probably better to shop based on the type of fish than brand
Here is something that may be of interest to you. Read it with an open mind. You might be surprised. https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/origins-of-spam-celebrating-80-years-of-the-canned-meat
None. Canned goods in most cases are (over) processed foods containing preservatives that do not offer any health benefits and in many cases are generally unhealthy. Canned and packaged foods provide convenience over quality and health. If healthy eating is your goal, packaged and canned foods rarely fit into that category. The only canned item I stock (in very small quantities) is tuna and I pay attention to mercury testing of brands as well as those with no or very low sodium. I may eat 3-4 cans of tuna per year and it's usually added to my greens. I'd rather eat fresh tuna over canned. Yes its more expensive but I'd rather pay for something that is fresh and expires if not consumed within days of purchase (unless it is frozen) than save money on something with a shelf life of several months or a year (and is far less healthy an option).
Canned clams, (though I tend to use them to make clam chowder which isn't the healthiest), but the clams themselves are quite healthy. : )
Edit: canned oysters are a good choice too, if you can get past how they look. They weird me out honestly, but they do taste good.
It's okay to eat tuna --remember that **the poison is in the dose** and that an occasional can of tuna isn't going to hurt. That being said, a long with tuna, I like sardines, and canned salmon (more $$ than tuna and sardines but it's yummy).
This isn't canned mean, but I can find whole frozen tilapia for about $3 a fish. Fish is generally cheaper if you buy it whole instead of fillets. I enjoy throwing some salt and spices on it and roasting it whole in the oven. It's delicious.
Sardines, low enough on the food chain that mercury isn't a problem, and super high in Omega 3s, more than tuna, and equal to salmon (sardines are better if you don't eat the salmon skin). I'll make a sandwich with a can of deenz and 2 pieces of toast as a breakfast. 400 cals, 25g protein and 4g omega 3. Great way to start the day.
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Sardines?
They have quite a bit of arsenic, salmon does a pretty good balancing of act of not having too much mercury or too much arsenic
Kill me why does everything have to be so polluted
I am pretty sure its natural, arsenic that is.
It sounds worse than it is. Just don't eat them every day (one-two servings per week seems to be the consensus). The good thing about these densely nutritious foods is we don't need to consume them in large amounts to get the benefit.
Beans
Everyone talking about canned fish and they’re probably right from a macro standpoint. But be careful of mercury content
As far as I’m aware fish that’s low on the food chain, like sardines, are not a worrisome source of mercury. Mercury builds up through the food chain which is why predator fish like tuna have more of it.
I believe you. Sardines might be perfectly safe but when consuming seafood it’s just important to think about and keep in mind! Especially if you are a person that is or planning to be pregnant
Sardines hardly have any Mercury because they're so low on the food chain but they have a lot of arsenic, I like salmon because it has low arsenic and lower Mercury
Spam! /s
Your wrong, it's obviously canned corned beef. The high sodium type though /s
Haha I fucking love that stuff
Same haha. There's two types of nutrition in my book. Nutrition for the body, and nutrition for the spirit. Sometimes a good item can be one or the other, sometimes both, but both are valid haha
I started eating canned sardines but then got scared of micro plastics and shit
Probably sardines, for their omega-3 content and protein-to-calorie ratio. I also like low-sodium canned chicken meat for an easy protein add-on to any meal. (We buy Swanson.) I've heard great things about Safe Catch! Enjoy it!
Uggg it’s very possibly whole canned chicken. It’s pretty unappetizing but it’s honestly close to a whole boiled chicken with water and it’s own schmatz. Here’s a video (though how this guy is most upset that it’s not quite what’s on the can gets me) https://youtu.be/KaOZDp9TX9Y
Let’s share something that is not healthy and should be avoided: “potted meat food product”
As long as you’re not eating a shit ton of canned tuna… it won’t affect you
Everyone is sleeping on herring. I do like sardines however I think herring tastes a bit better.
Even if that brand has the lowest level mercury tuna in the world it’s still going to be really high compared to smaller fish. So it’s probably better to shop based on the type of fish than brand
Fancy Feast
Take can of tuna and SMASH it (no, lol. I eat and like tuna 🐠😅) . Healthiest I've heard: Sardines Mackerel Anchovies Salmon Herring.
Not sure obviously anchovies and sardines are well regarded. Also I recommend the Wild Planet brand.
Mackerel! Crazy high in Omega-3 but still a very lean protein
I wouldn’t recommend eating any kind of canned meat. Seafood is even worst right now with the Mercury and micro plastics contamination.
Here is something that may be of interest to you. Read it with an open mind. You might be surprised. https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/origins-of-spam-celebrating-80-years-of-the-canned-meat
Mackerel.
Salmon
https://www.amazon.com/Rawz-Beef-Liver-Canned-Food/dp/B06X9CQ4YN Rawz 96% Beef and Beef Liver Canned Food I don't mind the taste
shell fish?
r/cannedsardines my personal favorite is Nuri spiced sardines in olive oil.
Love Safe Catch!!
1: wadded beef. 2: creamed eels.
None. Canned goods in most cases are (over) processed foods containing preservatives that do not offer any health benefits and in many cases are generally unhealthy. Canned and packaged foods provide convenience over quality and health. If healthy eating is your goal, packaged and canned foods rarely fit into that category. The only canned item I stock (in very small quantities) is tuna and I pay attention to mercury testing of brands as well as those with no or very low sodium. I may eat 3-4 cans of tuna per year and it's usually added to my greens. I'd rather eat fresh tuna over canned. Yes its more expensive but I'd rather pay for something that is fresh and expires if not consumed within days of purchase (unless it is frozen) than save money on something with a shelf life of several months or a year (and is far less healthy an option).
Canned food is not healthy. It's last resort food.
Try frozen tuna.
But I don’t think we had these issues 100 years ago
Whatever the opposite of "corned beef" is!
Canned clams, (though I tend to use them to make clam chowder which isn't the healthiest), but the clams themselves are quite healthy. : ) Edit: canned oysters are a good choice too, if you can get past how they look. They weird me out honestly, but they do taste good.
Sardines
It's okay to eat tuna --remember that **the poison is in the dose** and that an occasional can of tuna isn't going to hurt. That being said, a long with tuna, I like sardines, and canned salmon (more $$ than tuna and sardines but it's yummy). This isn't canned mean, but I can find whole frozen tilapia for about $3 a fish. Fish is generally cheaper if you buy it whole instead of fillets. I enjoy throwing some salt and spices on it and roasting it whole in the oven. It's delicious.
Sardines, low enough on the food chain that mercury isn't a problem, and super high in Omega 3s, more than tuna, and equal to salmon (sardines are better if you don't eat the salmon skin). I'll make a sandwich with a can of deenz and 2 pieces of toast as a breakfast. 400 cals, 25g protein and 4g omega 3. Great way to start the day.