1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Jun 07, 2008, 7:27 am PDT

Good tips! Since the mercury levels seem to be unregulated by the FDA and the Sushi places don't care, its nice to know what I should and shouldn't order

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Jun 07, 2008, 8:48 am PDT

I really enjoyed the hints about fish it always good find what is good bad for our health.. Helpful hints about veggie will help us this summer our garden is full of good veggie that will keep us fit..Thanks Rosa

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 08, 2008, 9:48 am PDT

Joy, you're a little too negative on fish. Here's my assessment, from my book, "The Advanced Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight, Feel Better, Live Longer." "One caveat concerning fish consumption is that fish may contain harmful chemical contaminants, such as mercury (also known as methylmercury), dioxins, and polychlorinated biphenyls. Methylmercury tends to accumulate in the tissues of some species, especially larger, predatory fish. Methylmercury can potentially disrupt the development of the nervous system in fetuses and infants. But for most people, the potential benefits of moderate fish consumption far outweigh the potential risks of various contaminants. However, if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or a nursing mother, avoid eating king mackerel, swordfish, shark, and tilefish (sold as golden snapper or golden bass). These fish may contain amounts of mercury harmful to breast-fed infants and babies in the womb. On the other hand, at least one scientific study suggests that low seafood intake during pregnancy impairs optimal brain development of children. Healthy seafood components, such as omega-3 fatty acids, may be very beneficial to nervous system growth of the baby in the womb. To complicate things further, not all tuna are created equal. Albacore (white) tuna is a good source of the healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but tends to have three times higher mercury levels than “light tuna,” which has much less omega-3s. Fish oil capsules, on the other hand, contain no mercury. If you eat lots of locally caught freshwater fish, especially if you are a woman of childbearing age, check with your regional governmental authorities regarding contaminants. In the United States, the appropriate state agency is usually the Health Department or Game and Fish Department. Please don’t reject fish consumption altogether as too risky and confusing. Adult medical problems attributable to chemical fish contamination are exceedingly rare." -----Steve Parker, M.D.

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 08, 2008, 11:36 pm PDT

great info, i will enjoy and happy to eat what is safe and good for my body.

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Jun 09, 2008, 6:10 am PDT

This is actually very helpfull-I love sushi!

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Jun 09, 2008, 12:08 pm PDT

another disapointing article about my favorite food, Sushi. I would strongly encourage everyone to get on a heavy metal detox product, if they love Sushi like I do. There are ffective ways to get the toxins out Russ russ@healthforwardonline.com

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Jun 09, 2008, 1:02 pm PDT

Thank you to #3 sundoc. Nice to know that the primary concern regarding mercury consumption is for women who are, nursing, pregnant or looking to become pregnant. I'm of childbearing age but got myself spayed early on, so I will continue to enjoy my tuna, as fetal development is not a concern of mine.

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 11:13 am PDT

this is ridiculous. You don't have to avoid tuna or mackeral, it won't kill you. Geez.

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 11:13 am PDT

this is ridiculous. You don't have to avoid tuna or mackeral, it won't kill you. Geez.

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 11:41 am PDT

Geez... Another dumb-founded, paranoid alarmist! The benefits of fish, consumed in moderation, outweigh the risks. Thnaks to the prvious MD poster who set the record straight. I will continue to enjoy all species of fish/seafood -- in moderation. I try to eat fish 2-3 times a week, including sushi.

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 12:23 pm PDT

The biggest issue I have with this article, is that every single item she lists that is 'good' for you is cooked! Very few of those items are ever eaten raw, which typically is the main point of having sushi. An article like this can offer more great advice under the same philosophy Cars to Avoid: ALL makes and models, because you could get into a car accident when driven

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 12:24 pm PDT

The biggest issue I have with this article, is that every single item she lists that is 'good' for you is cooked! Very few of those items are ever eaten raw, which typically is the main point of having sushi. An article like this can offer more great advice under the same philosophy Cars to Avoid: ALL makes and models, because you could get into a car accident when driven

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 12:26 pm PDT

pointless to eat sushi if you not eating the tuna, yellowtail...you are only left with choice of fish eggs, and shell fish??

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 12:39 pm PDT

ehh...if its good i'm gonna eat it as usual. life is too short.

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 1:55 pm PDT

Hmm the Japanese eat so much of the dangerous fish and they have some of the longest lifespans + are some of the healthiest people living in a cramped country. Before some of you go paranoid, you might want to think about the processed foods, sauces and junk foods you eat and consider that those likely do more harm to you than a lifetime of eating these fish. It's not that sushi places don't care, they operate just as they would in Japan, eating what tastes good.

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