Farmed Fish

It’s widely accepted that fish is an excellent source of both protein and healthy fat. But what kind of fish, exactly? Most people unknowingly (or perhaps, blindly) eat farmed fish, which is a product that’s been raised in an environment where the primary objective is to produce more fish at a faster rate, and at a lower cost.

Farmed fish are raised in cramped, dirty tanks or pens, leaving them prone to illness. This necessitates the use of antibiotics, anti-fungals and other drugs to resolve illness. Farmed fish are likely the highest PCB-contaminated protein source in the American food supply, as they contain up to 40 times more PCBs than other foods.

These poor, stressed-out, drugged-up fish make for an unhealthy meal, and this doesn’t even take into account the preparation process, which often includes freezing, unfreezing, battering, frying… you get the idea. No good.

The move here is to transition to certified wild-caught fish. If this is unavailable to you in your area, look to buy fish from smaller, boutique-type fish farms that are transparent in their farming practices. If you have no alternative to farmed fish, at least choose a product from a place that practices eco-friendly methods.