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the most mercury; these fish may feast for years on smaller fish before becoming fillets themselves. Swordfish, which may be among largest sea creatures regularly consumed by humans, may accumulate several million times amount of mercury found in surrounding water, according to EPA.' Some healthy hints from Dr. Hightower:
* Eat more salmon - fish highest in omega-3-like salmon and
sardines, contain very low levels of mercury.
* Limit fish if you are pregnant [or trying]. Eat no more than 12-ounces
a week, and avoid swordfish, shark, king mackerel, and tilefish.
* Go for variety - eat different kinds of fish.
* Think small - little fish tend to be lower in mercury. Eating smaller
portions also helps.
* Don't be afraid - occasionally bingeing on sushi or eating
swordfish all week on vacation won't hurt you.
Source: ELLE Web site: http://elle.com/ Mar 14, 2003 09:23 ET
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