Avoid These Fish at All Costs

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Paul Saladino33m · 2025-04-28

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Partially SupportedFarm-raised Atlantic salmon typically has color added to its feed, such as beta-carotene, to achieve an orange hue.Well SupportedWild-caught salmon is a better option than farm-raised Atlantic salmon due to superior nutrient content.Well SupportedRed meat from ruminant animals and organ meats are the best sources of nutrients for humans.Not SupportedPescetarian diets can be a source of heavy metal toxicity due to high fish consumption.Well Supported

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Wild salmon's orange color is due to its diet of krill and astaxanthin and contains no added coloring.

Not SupportedTuna, especially lower-quality tuna, is high in mercury.

Not SupportedAtlantic salmon requires added coloring in its feed to appear orange, unlike wild salmon which gets its color naturally from its diet.

Not SupportedConsumers should avoid farm-raised salmon, such as 'Faroe Islands salmon'.

Not SupportedPolychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a reason to avoid farm-raised fish, as these chemicals are stored in fat.

Partially SupportedMicroplastics are found in all organs of the body and are associated with developmental issues and endocrine disruption.

Partially SupportedShellfish like mussels, clams, and oysters accumulate heavy metals such as cadmium.

Not SupportedAtlantic salmon should be avoided due to added color and potential contaminants like PCBs and microplastics, especially in farmed varieties.

Not SupportedFarm-raised Atlantic salmon contains more PCBs, which are endocrine disruptors and potentially precancerous, than wild salmon.

Partially SupportedWild-caught salmon and grass-fed beef are primary protein sources in an animal-based diet.

Partially SupportedWild salmon can contain a tapeworm and must be frozen and thawed before consumption if eaten raw.

Partially SupportedWild salmon is a good option for occasional consumption.

Partially SupportedThe speaker prefers beef, specifically grass-fed and grass-finished, over chicken.

Partially SupportedAll steaks available at Costco are grain-finished, not grass-fed.

Partially SupportedExcessive tuna consumption can lead to mercury poisoning, known as hatterism.

Partially SupportedFarmed salmon does not have parasites and can be used for sushi without prior freezing.

Not SupportedProcessed tuna is often colored and treated with carbon monoxide gas to appear fresh and contains heavy metals.

Partially SupportedSuper-frozen salmon, flash-frozen immediately after harvest, retains taste and meat structure better than conventionally frozen salmon.

Partially SupportedSalmon and fish should not constitute the majority of one's diet.

Partially SupportedOrdering cryovac frozen Alaskan salmon is recommended for year-round access to true wild salmon.

Partially SupportedMicroplastics accumulate in fish and are found in drinking water, with bottled water being particularly high.

Partially SupportedLead poisoning is linked to developmental delays, neurodevelopmental issues, and decreased IQs in children, and can also act as a hormonal disruptor and be associated with precancerous lesions in adults.

Partially SupportedCadmium exposure is associated with certain cancers of the bone marrow, blood, or lymphoma.

Partially SupportedHeavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic cause oxidative stress and are difficult for the body to clear.

Partially SupportedGrass-fed, grass-finished beef is healthier, less toxic, better tasting, and contains fewer undesirable substances than salmon.

Partially SupportedThe handling and shipping process for fish in the US can compromise quality and safety by the time it reaches consumers.

Partially SupportedThe color in some farm-raised salmon comes from carotenoids in their natural feed, not added coloring.

Not SupportedFarm-raised Atlantic salmon is often of low quality.

Partially SupportedShrimp and scallops are high in heavy metals.

Partially SupportedFarmed salmon species are the same as wild North Atlantic salmon species.

Not SupportedSmall wild fish like sardines and anchovies can contain heavy metals, leading to toxicity.

Not SupportedConsuming too much 'AI tuna' in sushi restaurants has been linked to mercury toxicity.

Partially SupportedFish, including farmed fish, typically has a two-week window from harvest to sell-by date according to FDA standards.

Partially SupportedThe speaker's fresh farmed salmon has a harvest-to-in-store time of three days.

Partially SupportedPharaoh and King salmon can be used in sushi in the US without being frozen, unlike wild salmon.

Partially SupportedIn Japan, wild fish are predominantly used for sushi, and salmon is less common for sushi there compared to the US.

Partially SupportedThe Animal Based Nutrition Research Foundation may test farmed versus wild salmon for PFAS and microplastics.

Partially SupportedFresh wild salmon is typically available in late spring and early summer.

Partially SupportedWagyu is a breed of cow known for being fattier, and grass-finished Wagyu from New Zealand is considered exceptional.

Not SupportedPharaoh Island salmon is farm-raised Atlantic salmon and not a superior choice.

Partially SupportedFarm-raised salmon from the Faroe Islands and Ora salmon from New Zealand may be of better quality than typical farm-raised salmon.

Partially SupportedGrass-fed meat is preferable if it is also organic to avoid pesticides.

Partially SupportedEating tuna daily for a week can significantly increase mercury levels.

Partially SupportedChicken has the same amount of cholesterol as beef, with the only difference being less saturated fat in chicken, and saturated fat is not bad for humans.

Not SupportedPaying an extra $2 per pound for salmon raised without antibiotics is considered excessive.

Partially SupportedFresh wild salmon is typically available for about one and a half months per year, in late spring and early summer.

Partially SupportedFarmed tuna are often caught wild and fattened in pens before slaughter.

Not SupportedEating wild salmon caught directly from the water without proper handling or freezing can lead to tapeworm infection.

Partially SupportedHigher-priced farmed salmon (e.g., $23/lb) indicates better quality than cheaper options (e.g., $9-12/lb).

Not SupportedHeavy metals are harmful and exposure should be minimized, especially from chocolate, rice, and fish.

Partially SupportedFarm-raised salmon is suspected to be a worse source of microplastic contamination compared to other seafood.

Partially SupportedGrouper is an excellent fish choice, particularly for fish sandwiches or when grilled.

Partially SupportedFlounder is a good choice for sautéed dishes with butter and lemon.

Not SupportedFarm-raised salmon is associated with pollution, disease transmission, antibiotic use, and contamination from pesticides and heavy metals in their feed.

Partially SupportedOrganic, farm-raised king salmon from New Zealand does not require antibiotics or hormones and has no added color.

Partially SupportedMercury toxicity can cause issues with blood cell formation.