Question 1

is it good to eat fish?

Accepted Answer

Frequency &amp; type?: Fish with very high potential mercury levels include: Shark, Swordfish, Marlin, King Mackerel, Big Eye &amp; AHI Tuna, Orange Roughy &amp; Tilefish. 
Limit intake of Yellow fin and White Albacore Tuna, Spanish &amp; Gulf Maceral, Group,  Bluefish &amp; Chilean Sea Bass.
For healthier mercury levels try: Crabs, Crawdaddies, Haddock, Flounder, Salmon, Shrimp, Oysters, Anchovies, Herring, Mullet, Sole, Freshwater &gt;

Question 2

is only eating fish good for my body?

Accepted Answer

No: You can not just eat fish and expect proper nutrition to support your bodies needs.

Question 3

is eating fish skin good for you?

Accepted Answer

Fish eating: Eating fish is just part of a well balanced det which is good for your skin. There is no scientific evidence that fish is better than any other food such as chicken.

Question 4

is taking fish and flax seeds good for you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Flax seeds good for muscle aches and fibromyalgia, fish oil good as anti-inflammatory.

Question 5

can you please describe examples of good fats that are not fish oils?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: Examples of foods high in monounsaturated fats include vegetable oils such as olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil and sesame oil.  Other sources include avocados, peanut butter, and many nuts and seeds.

Question 6

is fat from oily fish, avocados and nuts good to eat? is there anything better?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy yourself: Despite all the "pop" claims online, your food choices aren't the primary determinant of whether you stay healthy. You're avoiding the excessively greasy, sugary, and fatty stuff. Eat what you like, vary it to be sure of getting your micronutrients, and stay physically active.

Question 7

some fish products have "cholesterol 30 mg" on the back. is that good cholesterol or bad?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: On food labels that is total cholesterol which is a mixture of good and bad cholesterol.

Question 8

is fish oil good for you?

Accepted Answer

It may be: It may lower triglycerides.

Question 9

fish oil pill are they good for the body?

Accepted Answer

Generally Yes: These natural omega-3 oils are known to maintain cell membranes and organ health. 
The tendency towards formulating highly purified fish oils may be counter productive in that some of the more beneficial fish oils contain additional micronutrients. For example salmon oil or krill oil contain the efficacious antioxidant astaxanthin.

Question 10

does taking fish oil for a long time good for you ?

Accepted Answer

Fish oil supplements: Fish oil in moderation is okay. Fish oil can increase your risks of bleeding, so if some one has a bleeding diathesis, they should be cautious. Fish oil also acts as an anti inflammatory so if somebody your age is working out strenuously, it would help.

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