Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish, inhabiting shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes, and less commonly found living in brackish water. Historically, they have been of major importance in Africa. Farmed-raised tilapia production is about 1,500,000 tons annually with an estimated value of US$1.8 billion, about equal to that of salmon and trout.
However, the nutritional value of farm-raised tilapia may be compromised by the amount of corn included in the feed. The corn contains short-chain omega-6 fatty acids that contribute to the buildup of these materials in the fish. Researchers say the combination could be a potentially dangerous food source for some patients with heart disease, arthritis, asthma and other allergic and auto-immune diseases that are particularly vulnerable to an "exaggerated inflammatory response." See this link, link for further information.
With the lower amounts of omega-3 and the higher ratios of omega-6 fats in US-farmed tilapia, raised questions about the health benefits of consuming farmed tilapia fish. Some media reports even controversially suggested that farm-raised tilapia may be worse for the heart than eating bacon or a hamburger.
Tilapia has always been a 'meh' fish for me. Boring flavor. I'm not surprised to learn it's not very healthy. I like salmon and cod a lot more. I try to avoid all farm-raised fish. Wild is the way to go!
This post seemed so random until I saw the "Eden Cooks" label, so I've learned about a new forum today!
Tilapia isn't something I'm crazy about, but this is worrisome since many people claim/believe that farm-raised fish is best. There's a catfish farm around here some place and they definitely say that. Perhaps it depends on the species of fish?
Not surprised either - that is why I avoid 'Atlantic Salmon'. There are no wild Atlantic Salmon left - so it's all farm raised. Stay with Alaskan & Pacific varieties.
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05/31/2013
Augustxsins
I prefer "meatier" (so to speak) fish, such as salmon. I won't say no to tilapia, but it's not my favorite fish, either.
This post seemed so random until I saw the "Eden Cooks" label, so I've learned about a new forum today!
Tilapia isn't something I'm crazy about, but this is worrisome since many people claim/believe that farm-raised fish
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This post seemed so random until I saw the "Eden Cooks" label, so I've learned about a new forum today!
Tilapia isn't something I'm crazy about, but this is worrisome since many people claim/believe that farm-raised fish is best. There's a catfish farm around here some place and they definitely say that. Perhaps it depends on the species of fish?
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Farm-raised fish is pretty much the opposite of healthy: link
If someone believes farm-raised fish is healthy, it seems likely that they either have a vested interest in a fish farm, of they've accepted advertising claims as truth.
I didn't even know tilapia was a fish that people actually ate until high school. Here they are seen more as wild "trash fish" that live in polluted canals and other less-than-savory conditions.
I only buy Tilapia when I want to steam cook very fresh fish; Tilapia is the only live fish Asian markets sell around here, so I don't really have any other choice.
Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of
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Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish, inhabiting shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes, and less commonly found living in brackish water. Historically, they have been of major importance in Africa. Farmed-raised tilapia production is about 1,500,000 tons annually with an estimated value of US$1.8 billion, about equal to that of salmon and trout.
However, the nutritional value of farm-raised tilapia may be compromised by the amount of corn included in the feed. The corn contains short-chain omega-6 fatty acids that contribute to the buildup of these materials in the fish. Researchers say the combination could be a potentially dangerous food source for some patients with heart disease, arthritis, asthma and other allergic and auto-immune diseases that are particularly vulnerable to an "exaggerated inflammatory response." See this link, link for further information.
With the lower amounts of omega-3 and the higher ratios of omega-6 fats in US-farmed tilapia, raised questions about the health benefits of consuming farmed tilapia fish. Some media reports even controversially suggested that farm-raised tilapia may be worse for the heart than eating bacon or a hamburger.
I prefer anything WILD CAUGHT not farm raised who knows what they are feeding them.. most likely a poor diet thats why they dont provide us with much nutrition and I like salmon anyways it tastes better!
I'll eat tilapia but I don't care for it, I'll pretty much choose any fish over it if there's something else available. I prefer salmon, tuna, trout and cod, they taste so much better!
I'll eat tilapia but I don't care for it, I'll pretty much choose any fish over it if there's something else available. I prefer salmon, tuna, trout and cod, they taste so much better!
Tilapia seems to sell quite well at COSTCO. But they do sell 'Rock Fish' that seems a popular choice by shoppers too. Tilapia is cheaper than Salmon, Tuna, or Cod.
I rarely eat fish... nothing in Ohio is really fresh where I live anyway. No one will take me fishing either... I think that's because they don't want to hear me talking. lol
Well I love a good burger or BLT sandwich so the fact that tilapia may be worse than that doesn't really matter much to me since I don't eat it very often anyway (though I'd really love to). I'll still eat it when I get the chance to though! I love using it for fisherman's pie.
