The Cultured Girl

I love seafood, both for its tastiness and its healthiness. But with concerns about over-fishing, high mercury levels, and several other environmental concerns I’m probably forgetting, I’m never quite sure what fish I’m supposed to be eating and which ones I’m supposed to avoid. If you find yourself in the same boat (sorry, had to say it), check out this informative article from today’s New York Times. It sheds light on such topics as why you should resist ordering Chilean sea bass and why “farm-raised” isn’t always a bad word (farm-raised salmon can be unsafe, while farmed tilapia is fine if you don’t mind blandness just bland). To help keep it all straight, there’s also a handy list of fish that are safe to eat as often as once a week.