Just a note on tilapia – the fish that was practically unknown in 2000, but was one of the top 5 fish consumed by 2005.

There was some info last fall about tilapia being so overloaded with omega-6 fats that it was probably better to eat a cheeseburger. Well. That is just wrong.

Most tilapia are farm-raised. That means they may not be the healthiest choice of fish (wild-caught fish is better – that’s fish living and eating in its natural habitat).

Check the package label or ask at the fish counter about the country of origin. There are better regulations against over-fishing in the US, Canada, and Scandinavia. That’s not an exhaustive list, but it’s a start.

Since tilapia is high in omega-6s, be sure to add some flax seed (ground for better absorption of nutrients) or flax oil into your daily menu. The high concentration of omega-3s in flax will help balance the omega-6s of the tilapia.

Skip the cheeseburger. Eat smarter.

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