Are all fish created equal?

Fish is primarily a good source of proteins,iodine and is low in fat. Industrial fish contain additives.Surimi or crab sticks are very popular in our sandwiches and salads they contain mostly fish not crab meat along with additives . When it comes to fish content branding plays a role, the more the product is expensive the more it contains a high percentage of fish which can go up to 50 percent.

Is it healthy to consume surimi? the first thing to do is to look at the ingredients list of your surimi pack to make sure the first ingredient is fish not water.

Canned tuna contains heavy metals such as mercury which can have adverse side effects if consumed frequently.Scallops are very healthy however suppliers inject them with water to increase their price. you notice that while cooking it as it shrinks tremendously. Sushi are a healthy option if prepared hygienically. Cod and salmon are also a good choice for you as they have less heavy metals than other fish.

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