Question 1

am i at risk of a tapeworm from eating canned salmon? i eat it several times a week and am nervous since reading this?

Accepted Answer

No: Tapeworms, or Taenia sagomata, come from undercooked beef or pork. The article you read warns about uncooked fish. The canning process eliminates almost all bacteria. So, if the canned salmon is cooked, then there is little to worry about. Best prevention: avoid uncooked salmon.

Question 2

is it bad to eat salmon 5 days outta the week?

Accepted Answer

No: Salmon is rich in desirable omega 3`s and is an excellent source of protein. It`s a lot healthier than eating red meat 5 times a week.

Question 3

why are sardines healthier than salmon? does anyone eat them?

Accepted Answer

Calcium: Sardines are eaten whole, while salmon is generally eaten in filets, or boneless. The tiny sardine bones contain calcium.

Question 4

can i eat frozen salmon from costco raw (as sashimi)?

Accepted Answer

Eat Healthy : If the salmon is sushi grade, why not? It is better to ask the store in charge in seafood to be sure.

Question 5

can i eat wild salmon 3 times a week? it's the season and i have a lot of it.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wild salmon is a wonderful source of protein and if they are running, just enjoy. Obviously, you can have too much of a good thing. But three servings a week is A-OK.

Question 6

if i am allergic to shellfish can i eat salmon?

Accepted Answer

Shellfish: You should be able to eat salmon and other fish, but to be positively sure, see an allergist and get tested.

Question 7

is it safe to consume canned wild red salmon everyday (213g)?

Accepted Answer

Risk from mercury: Probably not a great idea to eat any salmon everyday due to mercury content in even wild salmon.  You can look up dietary recommendations, but i think the usually recommendation is  2 to 3 times per week max.

Question 8

can canned salmon have vitamin d in it?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: The amounts are modest: 130 iu per serving. I recommend 2000 iu per day.  A regular vitamin for daily use contains only 400 iu, as does one quart of milk.

Question 9

how many times a week should i eat salmon/fish a week?

Accepted Answer

Every other day: Wild alaskan salmon is a powerhouse of nutrients. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin b12, vitamin d, coq10, phospatidylcholine, and astathanxin. It is ideal to consume it every other day for optimal benefit. Stick to wild alaskan for least contaminated form.

Question 10

is it beneficial to eat a lot of salmon if you have hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

No: Salmon will not cure hepatitis b. Salmon does have antioxidant properties and lots of omega 3 which helps prevent heart disease.

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Can i eat wild salmon 3 times a week? it's the season and i have a lot of it.

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Is it safe to consume canned wild red salmon everyday (213g)?

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