In the book, Rebuild from Depression, I identify foods highest in depression-fighting nutrients. An assortment of fish and seafood made the list. Three fish would have made the list based on their nutritional content (shark, king mackerel, and tilefish) but the Environmental Protection Agency warns us of their high mercury content. Don’t eat them. Some species of mackerel and tilefish are safe and if you have access, you can consider them to be depression busters.
Of the remaining depression-busting fish and seafood, I was able to obtain the Omega-3 content and mercury content for all seafood except the most obscure. Of our depression busters, I list here the top five with the most favorable ratio of Omega-3 fatty acids to mercury. For your seafood meals, start with these choices.
- Wild salmon
- Sardines
- Anchovies
- Herring
- Oyster
To examine your seafood choices more thoroughly, visit the Environmental Protection Agency, Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, and Environmental Defense.
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I have been writing for some time about the benefits of fish oil and Omega 3 fatty acids in combating aging and the onset and progression of alzheimer’s disease. Here is another great reason to eat more cold water fish. Your blog is beautiful, timely and informative. Steve Kirk blogs at http://www.theperfectsense.com on the elderly, healthcare and caregiving.