Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Fish Food Benefits, Pregnant women, nursing mothers, bottom feeder species, caution of fish foods

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 25, 2016

A Word of Caution on Mercury

While it is recommended to eat one to two fish meals a week, it is wise to avoid fish high in mercury. Excess mercury appears to affect the nervous system, causing: numb or tingling fingers, lips and toes; developmental delays in walking and talking in children; muscle and joint pain; increased risk of heart attack.

Fish high in mercury include shark, swordfish (broadbill) and marlin, ray, gem fish, ling, orange roughy (sea perch) and southern blue fin tuna. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, women planning pregnancy and children up to six years old should avoid these fish.

If catching and eating your own fish, don't fish in polluted waters. Bottom feeder species, such as catfish, may ingest more pollutants.

Published on Feb 15, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 25, 2016

Comments

freshfish Monday, January 11, 2016

Gher farming is a traditional agriculture system in Bangladesh . A pond is dug into a rice field to use for fish farming, with the dug out soil used to create dykes around the pond for growing vegetables. Two USAID-funded projects in Bangladesh, Aquaculture for Income and Nutrition, and the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia Bangladesh, are training gher farmers on good management practices to sustainable boost the productivity and profitability of their farms. Together, the projects have helped increase the incomes of 680,000 small- and medium-scale farmers and their families. Practical training is helping farmers and hatcheries improve their farm production and profits, as well as assisting women fish retailers to secure employment.

jordarn Monday, June 15, 2015

Fish like salmon, mackerel are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation. They protect the lungs from colds and respiratory infections. To if you are looking for online dietitian then consult online dietitian at EVAIDYA. I have consulted personally and got very genuine information.

sheena_hines Thursday, July 24, 2014

Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids that help in development of brain tissue and retina. Children who intake the fish food may be less likely to develop asthma. Intake of fish food also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Fish food also maintain the blood sugar level of diabetes people. There are lot more advantages of eating fish foods.

sheena_hines Wednesday, July 2, 2014

White fish like cod is a good source of low-fat protein and minerals. Oily fish have the highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids which is good for body growth.

ArunKarthick Monday, June 9, 2014

Do eating fish thrice a week makes me obese..??

@Guest Monday, June 9, 2014

Hi Arun Among the Non veg Foods sea foods are considered as the safest , Easily Digestible , Less caloric value Among Non veg foods , But If we Consume Too Much of Fried Sea foods it Will automatically Builds up our Belly

View More Comments

Most Popular on Medindia

Accident and Trauma Care

Find a Doctor

How to Reduce School Bag Weight - Simple Tips

South Beach Diet

South Beach Diet plan originally developed to prevent heart disease, soon gained popularity as weight loss diet plan. This diet plan was developed by Dr.Arthur Agaston and Marie Almon.

Atkins Diet

Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins.

Grains

Grains make the foundation of good nutrition. The food guide pyramid shows that you need generous amounts of these foods each day to maintain health and prevent disease. Reasons? Our support group will tell you why!

Low Calorie Diet

Low calorie meals or diet include foods that are high on nutritional content and yet have fewer calories. Updated information about low calorie diet or low calorie foods and its health benefits.

Tests for Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are diagnosed using radiological tests like plain x-ray KUB, CT scan, ultrasound and intravenous pyelography, blood tests and urine tests.

Quiz on Superfoods

All foods contain some nutritional value. But there are some that are so beneficial they are given the status of superfood. Take this quiz on superfoods to find out how much you know about ...

Health Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Our body derives omega 3 fatty acids from the food we eat. Here's a list of foods rich in omega 3s and how they help in the various body functions and protect our health.