2007-01-12 05:43:01 · 2 answers · asked by Lorena F 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Recent reports have indicated that farm-raised salmon might contain more PCB’s, chemical pollutants and other cancer-causing compounds than wild salmon. However, the Food and Drug Administration has indicated that there is no need to change your consumption of farmed-raised or wild salmon.
Fish provides a good source of the fatty acid omega-3, which can help reduce the risk of heart attacks. Fish is also a great source of protein, zinc and iron and has less saturated fat, which can increase blood cholesterol.
2007-01-12 06:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are pumped with antibiotics and hormones.
Tofu in my opinion is the best protein source. It's got protein, calcium, no cholesterol, iron, etc.
Great stuff!
2007-01-12 13:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋