Monthly Question Archive
2008
- April
It seems as if the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids keep on surfacing. My husband says he read somewhere that omega-3s may actually help with spinal cord injury recovery. Is this true?
(Get the Answer...) - March
I’m bored with the same old turkey or PB&J for lunch and figure it would be a good opportunity to get one of my seafood servings in at lunch. Any ideas?
(Get the Answer...) - February
My husband just lost his job and we are starting to pinch pennies. How can we still include seafood in our diets without breaking the bank?
(Get the Answer...) - January
Hi Janice and Liz,
My husband refuses to eat fish because he says when I cook it the house smells fishy. Help! What can I do to cook fish so that it doesn’t offend my finicky husband?
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2007
- December
I've heard that Australian seafood has lower mercury levels than seafood from the U.S. Is this true? Can you shed some light on this issue?
(Get the Answer...) - November
I’ve been asked to make an oyster stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner but have never done this. Won’t the stuffing take on the taste of the oysters and be fishy? I don’t want to compete with all the other flavors in the meal!
(Get the Answer...) - October
If a person is allergic to iodine, shellfish, and shrimp, is herring fish off limits? Is it high in mercury? I also eat (but not regularly) tuna, sardine, and some types white fish.
(Get the Answer...) - September
I just learned my cholesterol is really elevated. Which seafood should I avoid & which can I have? I enjoy most all seafood.
(Get the Answer...) - August
I am allergic to crab, lobster and shrimp. When I eat any of these items my throat and tongue swell up. No one has ever told me what is in these three items that is causing the reactions. Several people have guessed that it is Iodine, but I eat iodized salt so I don't think that would be it. Do you know what the common allergen is in crustaceans?
(Get the Answer...) - July
Several years ago, I got food poisoning from eating some bad fish. Since then, I have been depriving myself of having any fish. Are there fish varieties that are less likely to go bad? I would love to know which fish are the safest bet.
(Get the Answer...) - June
Can I eat fish daily? I want to begin eating healthier so I have been experimenting with different types of fish over the past few weeks. I have also eaten a lot of fruits and vegetables. I had a turkey burger once. I feel a lot better physically. Is it healthy to continue eating fish like this or do I need to eat other meats, as well?
(Get the Answer...) - May
I have high potassium and would like to know if scallops have potassium. I will be seeing my physician about my problem next week. What about other seafood?
(Get the Answer...) - April
Hello! I am a seafood processing technologist from Iran. Can you send me some information about the safety and health of smoked fish?
(Get the Answer...) - March
I was recently at the supermarket and noticed packages of grilled fish fillets. They seemed to be high in cholesterol – about 40 milligrams. Can you explain which types of seafood are lowest in cholesterol and what I should be looking for?
(Get the Answer...) - February
Hello! I am a MD from Romania and I have a patient, male, 42 years with metabolic syndrome. He asked me if he may eat seafood (not fish, because I already told him that he can eat fish). My question is how much uric acid is in the seafood and which species are best / less dangerous for him? I hope he may eat seafood, because he loves it.
(Get the Answer...) - January
I am a 38 year old Caucasian woman. I recently went to my cardiologist and he told me to incorporate more fish into my diet. He didn’t say what kind of fish to eat? Could you please tell me a healthy fish to eat in the New England area? I am just now learning to like fish as I have been a meat and potato girl for many years.
PS--I am allergic to shellfish, crab, lobster and shrimp.
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2006
- December
I’ve heard there is a lot of potassium in seafood. Do you have a chart or list of which has more? I’d like to get it naturally, if possible.
(Get the Answer...) - November
I use to live in NJ and had access to fresh seafood and loved it. 15 years ago I moved to Indianapolis. Fresh was hard to find. I have now moved about 1 1/2 hours out of Indianapolis in the country. There is no fresh seafood to be found. I rely on grocery store bought frozen fish.
(Get the Answer...) - October
A friend told me that a new study showed eating fish can reduce the risk of kidney cancer. Is this true? I have a family history of this type of cancer so am anxiously awaiting your reply.
(Get the Answer...) - September
My husband went on a successful Bodega Bay giant calamari fishing trip yesterday. Is calamari healthy? I heard it was high in cholesterol?
(Get the Answer...) - August
I was wondering if it is true that a person should not drink milk or have ice cream when eating and after eating lobster. My family has held with this tradition for years and I am just wondering if there is any truth to this or if it is an old wives tales? I would appreciate it if you could let me know what is truth and what is a myth.
(Get the Answer...) - July
My friend told me that it is dangerous to grill food over high heat because cancer-causing compounds can form. Should I forgo grilling this summer?
(Get the Answer...) - June
I want to increase the amount of fish in my diet. I don't really like fish but I love shellfish. I'm not crazy about the taste of fish but am more worried about swallowing a bone. I'm looking for a mild flavored fish without needle-like bones. Are there any?
(Get the Answer...) - May
I live in the mountains of Virginia, but last winter I spent a long time down in Key West, FL and Of course I ate a lot of seafood and many plates of oysters! (I do eat fish 2x a week or more at home.) But when I came returned from FL last March I noticed that my fingernails were very strong and hard. Can you tell me what part of my seafood diet contributed to this? It was a pleasant surprise - and the first time I ever noticed such a significant change from diet.
(Get the Answer...) - April
I have heard that fresh seafood is better than frozen or canned, but I don’t always have access to fresh fish. Can I use canned and frozen as a backup?
(Get the Answer...) - March
I recently heard a news report that fish is good for the brain. Is this true, and if so, how much do I have to eat to reap the benefits?
(Get the Answer...) - February
This Valentine’s Day my husband and I are giving each other healthy hearts! We’re walking more and trying to eat right. How many times a week should we have seafood and what variety should we eat?
(Get the Answer...) - January
I would like to know which types of fish are best to serve someone who has heart problems. I also would like to know if there is a difference between fresh and saltwater fish as far as heart smart. The person I cook for was just diagnosed with heart blockage and I need to cook more healthy for them. What about seafood such as shrimp and crab? I usually grill the fish and shrimp on my gas grill.
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2005
- December
My daughter in law is frustrated with the doctor's recommendations that she not eat seafood while she is pregnant. What can, and should she eat? She loves all seafood including sushi.
(Get the Answer...) - November
Hi - I am a dietitian and a patient recently asked my why shellfish are higher in iron than other fish. Do you have any answers for me? Thank you for your help.
(Get the Answer...) - October
I have been reading that fish has a lot of Omega 3 fatty acids. Why do we need Omega 3 in our diet and is it better to eat fresh fish than just take an Omega 3 supplement?
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