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Seafood Myths and Facts
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Sushi means raw fish
Sushi actually refers to rice seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt and can include a variety of ingredients, including cooked seafood, vegetables, or egg.
Eating oysters in months without an 'R' is unsafe
Modern refrigeration and aquaculture practices make it generally safe to consume oysters year-round.
Seafood is high in cholesterol and bad for your heart
Many types of seafood are low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids, contributing to heart health.
All fish have the same mercury level
Mercury levels vary widely among different fish species, with larger and longer-lived fish generally having higher levels.
Fish should be eaten as soon as possible after it's caught
Some fish actually taste better after they've been properly stored and 'rested' for a few days, allowing flavors to develop.
Farm-raised fish is always less healthy than wild-caught
Some farm-raised fish are high quality and can even contain fewer pollutants than their wild counterparts, depending on their diet and environment.
Frozen fish is not as good as fresh fish
Frozen fish can be of excellent quality, especially if it is flash-frozen at sea shortly after being caught.
Eating fish raw is always dangerous
When properly handled and prepared, eating raw fish such as in sushi or sashimi can be safe and is a staple in many cuisines.
Microwaving fish makes it unsafe to eat
Microwaving fish does not make it unsafe. When cooked to the right temperature, it is perfectly safe.
Cooking seafood well-done ensures it is safe to eat
Overcooking does not eliminate all toxins or pathogens; safe handling and proper cooking are both important for safety.
Catfish must be cooked through until dry
Catfish should be cooked to a safe internal temperature but can remain moist and tender when done properly.
All raw shellfish are dangerous
While raw shellfish can carry bacteria and viruses, they can be consumed safely if sourced from clean waters and handled with care.
Lobsters scream in pain when boiled
Lobsters don't have vocal cords and the sound heard is air escaping from their shells when heated.
Canned tuna is just as nutritious as fresh tuna
While canned tuna is a convenient and cheaper option, it has fewer omega-3 fatty acids due to the canning process compared to fresh tuna.
Fish is brain food because of high mercury
Fish is considered brain food due to high omega-3 content, not mercury, which is harmful to the nervous system.
Dolphin-safe labels guarantee no dolphins were harmed
Dolphin-safe labels mean measures were taken to avoid dolphin bycatch, but they do not guarantee that no dolphins were harmed.
You can't eat mussels during summer months
You can eat mussels year-round as long as they are from a reputable source and handled properly.
Farmed salmon is dyed pink
Farmed salmon are fed a diet that includes astaxanthin, a natural pigment in shrimp and krill, which gives them a pink color.
Sharks don't get cancer, so shark cartilage can prevent cancer
Sharks can indeed get cancer, and there is no scientific evidence to support shark cartilage as a cancer treatment.
All 'white tuna' is tuna
Sometimes 'white tuna' is actually escolar, a species known to cause digestive issues, which is why it's important to buy from reputable sources.
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