Seafood Sense The Truth about Seafood Nutrition and Safety

Name: Seafood Sense The Truth about Seafood Nutrition and Safety
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ISBN: 9781591201304

ISBN-10: 1591201306

ISBN-13: 9781591201304

Edition: 2005 (Annotated)

Authors: Ken Babal

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Recently studies have indicated that the high levels of mercury often found in fish and other seafood can be extremely harmful to one's heath. But are these studies really accurate? Ken Babel sorts through fact and fiction to reveal the truth about the dangers and benefits of fish and other seafood. After presenting the "good" and the "bad" the author guides the reader through the process of selecting the right kinds of fish and other seafood to avoid toxicity and gain optimal health benefits.

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Basic Health Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/15/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 151
Size: 6.12" wide x 9.00" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Ken Babal is a Basic Health Books author.



Acknowledgments


Introduction: The Seafood Conundrum



Seafood Consumption in Traditional Diets



Key Nutrients in Fish and Shellfish



The Health Effects of Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids



Choosing and Using Omega-3 Supplements



Environmental Toxins in Fish and Shellfish



Ecological Issues Surrounding Seafood



Seaweed: Vegetables from the Ocean



Varieties of Fish and Shellfish Found in United States Markets



Buying, Storing, and Preparing Seafood


Conclusion


Glossary



Useful Marine Supplements


Recommended Reading


Resources


Notes


Index


About the Author