Got tuna?

I made tuna a pretty big part of my diet. Its fairly low cal, high in
protein, blah blah. The other day I caught something in the news about kids
being born with merc. poisoning because the mothers eat too much fish. I eat
like ten cans a week of the stuff myself, and the issue's been on my mind.

So, I did a little searching and came up with a couple of links that,
basically, tell me that I am poisoning myself with mercury.

http://www.pbs.org/now/science/mercuryinfish.html

http://www.gotmercury.org/

I'm kind of at a loss here for what to do. Eat chicken breast instead? No,
wait, that's got pheromones. Hormones. I meant hormones. Then there's BSE in
the beef, and pork, hell, even the Bible tells you not to eat that!

So, then, seriously, I suppose this mercury poisoning is a serious thing and
I ought to cut down on tuna to, say... two cans a week?

Nope! One can. According to the gotmercury link two cans a week is overdoing
it for a 260 pound man!)

Speaking of depression (in the other thread and on another topic), are there
foods that are supposed to be good or bad for it?

Mike

Mike Turco wrote:

I made tuna a pretty big part of my diet. Its fairly low cal, high in
protein, blah blah. The other day I caught something in the news about
kids being born with merc. poisoning because the mothers eat too much
fish. I eat like ten cans a week of the stuff myself, and the issue's been
on my mind.

So, I did a little searching and came up with a couple of links that,
basically, tell me that I am poisoning myself with mercury.

http://www.pbs.org/now/science/mercuryinfish.html

http://www.gotmercury.org/

I'm kind of at a loss here for what to do. Eat chicken breast instead? No,
wait, that's got pheromones. Hormones. I meant hormones. Then there's BSE
in the beef, and pork, hell, even the Bible tells you not to eat that!

So, then, seriously, I suppose this mercury poisoning is a serious thing
and I ought to cut down on tuna to, say... two cans a week?

Nope! One can. According to the gotmercury link two cans a week is
overdoing it for a 260 pound man!)

Speaking of depression (in the other thread and on another topic), are
there foods that are supposed to be good or bad for it?

I eat far more tuna than you do (better not say how much...) and have done
so for years. Nothing has gone wrong with me, I think. *wink*

All foods are bad for you. You need your nutrition, but it comes with a
cost. What cost would you rather avoid? Cholesterol? Fat? Potential for
poisoning?

If mercury truly took over my body, I'd disintegrate in the MR scanner. I
volunteered for two scans in the past year and I had a blood test. I only
got compliments for my results.

--
Roy Schestowitz
http://schestowitz.com

"Mike Turco" wrote in message
news:POYNd.48468$bu.43603@fed1read06...
I made tuna a pretty big part of my diet. Its fairly low cal, high in
protein, blah blah. The other day I caught something in the news about
kids
being born with merc. poisoning because the mothers eat too much fish. I
eat
like ten cans a week of the stuff myself, and the issue's been on my mind.

So, I did a little searching and came up with a couple of links that,
basically, tell me that I am poisoning myself with mercury.

http://www.pbs.org/now/science/mercuryinfish.html

http://www.gotmercury.org/

I'm kind of at a loss here for what to do. Eat chicken breast instead? No,
wait, that's got pheromones. Hormones. I meant hormones. Then there's BSE
in
the beef, and pork, hell, even the Bible tells you not to eat that!

So, then, seriously, I suppose this mercury poisoning is a serious thing
and
I ought to cut down on tuna to, say... two cans a week?

Nope! One can. According to the gotmercury link two cans a week is
overdoing
it for a 260 pound man!)

Speaking of depression (in the other thread and on another topic), are
there
foods that are supposed to be good or bad for it?

Mike



Some of that (I did not read your specific links, but have read many others)
will be CYA. Also, mercury hits developing children A LOT more than grown
adults. However, if you are really concerned, switch some of your tuna to
salmon. The smaller fish (sardines anyone) have lower mercury as the larger
fish get more by eating huge volumes of smaller fish.
Also, turkey is a great substitute for chicken (although if the hormones
really scare you there is not much you can do other than raise your own).
--
Dr. Dickie
Skepticult member in good standing #394-00596-438
Poking kooks with a pointy stick
Proud member of the, "Vast right-wing conspiracy."

I was a tunaholic for ages. Not only is mercury a danger, but until I
read the nutrition label, the cholesterol is pretty high too.

No more "green death" tuna slathered in mayo, with mashed avocado and
hard boiled egg, spread between two multi-grain grilled cheese sandwiches
for me. [sigh]

Salmon presents it's own problem if it's farm raised. The PCBs in the
groundwater present another danger.

Also don't forget the bottom feeders, shrimp, crab, lobster, etc.

And what about those Canadian mad cows illegally crossing the border into
California to become happy cows?!!!

Have a nice day?

:/

Andy

On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 07:31:29 -0600, Andy wrote:

And what about those Canadian mad cows illegally crossing the border into
California to become happy cows?!!!

Try grass fed beef:

http://www.eatwild.com/

Links to info and places around the country where you can buy it.


Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

MT I made tuna a pretty big part of my diet. Its fairly low cal, high
MT in
MT protein, blah blah. The other day I caught something in the news
MT about kids
MT being born with merc. poisoning because the mothers eat too much
MT fish. I eat
MT like ten cans a week of the stuff myself, and the issue's been on my
MT mind.

MT So, I did a little searching and came up with a couple of links
MT that,
MT basically, tell me that I am poisoning myself with mercury.

MT http://www.pbs.org/now/science/mercuryinfish.html

MT http://www.gotmercury.org/

MT I'm kind of at a loss here for what to do. Eat chicken breast
MT instead? No,
MT wait, that's got pheromones. Hormones. I meant hormones. Then
MT there's BSE in
MT the beef, and pork, hell, even the Bible tells you not to eat that!

MT So, then, seriously, I suppose this mercury poisoning is a serious
MT thing and
MT I ought to cut down on tuna to, say... two cans a week?

MT Nope! One can. According to the gotmercury link two cans a week is
MT overdoing
MT it for a 260 pound man!)

MT Speaking of depression (in the other thread and on another topic),
MT are there
MT foods that are supposed to be good or bad for it?

MT Mike


I feel your pain. I love fish and especially tuna for a sandwich. It
tastes good and it's cheap. My wife has done a lot of research on healthier
alternatives and as a result we have switched to mostly organic items
especially up the food chain. We get our chicken and beef from a local
farmer. The plus side is that it cost about the same, has no hormones,
additives or mad cow disease since they are grass fed. Did you know the
major producers feed cows corn, excrement and grounded up beef byproducts?
Also, we're supporting a local farmer. The chickens are free range and
additive free. The negative is that we have to buy in bulk and only certain
times of the year. I have yet to find a good source for organic fish, but I
am still trying. Good luck.

--
Joker
226/222/195
You have to be very careful when you do a Google search for "vacuum
enthusiast"

Barbara Hirsch wrote in
:

On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 07:31:29 -0600, Andy wrote:

And what about those Canadian mad cows illegally crossing the border
into California to become happy cows?!!!

Try grass fed beef:

http://www.eatwild.com/

Links to info and places around the country where you can buy it.


Barbara Hirsch, Publisher



Barbara,

Excuse my poor attempt at humor. But thanks for the link, nevertheless.
It's a keeper!

All the best,

Andy

--
"Ladies and gentlemen, The Beatles!"
- Ed Sullivan (1964)

On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 07:31:29 -0600, Andy
choked out these words:

And what about those Canadian mad cows illegally crossing the border into
California to become happy cows?!!!

you do know that Canada doesn't border California, yes?

david

"Ruzinthra the Ruki" wrote in message
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On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 07:31:29 -0600, Andy
choked out these words:

And what about those Canadian mad cows illegally crossing the border into
California to become happy cows?!!!

you do know that Canada doesn't border California, yes?

California is south of Canada, aye?

"Ignoramus6625" wrote in message
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All I read about this mercury and tuna issue, suggests that the limit
on the quantity of tuna has no good rational basis and was made with
extreme abundance of caution. The limit on mercury is EPA's "virtual
safe limit", which is so low that there is no conceivable possibility
that getting this much tuna can be harmful. This does not mean that
getting a little bit above that level is known to be harmful.

An interesting article that does not seem to be associated with
braindead fear mongerers or the tuna industry is he

Just another example of how that with which you do not agree must be
belittled and called names. If only you could handle when it's done to you
then it wouldn't be all that bad.

I'm not taking sides in the whole tuna thing, just pointing out more
evidence to back what I've been saying about certain people.

Jenn