Hello and thanks for tuning in today. This is Monica Reinagal and you're listening to

the nutrition divas quick and dirty tips for eating well and feeling fabulous.

And today's show is on the differences between wild-caught and farm-raised fish.

Just about everyone I know is trying to eat more fish these days.

Eating at least two servings of fish or shellfish per week

appears to reduce the risk of heart disease.

It might delay the onset of Alzheimer's and dementia, and if you're pregnant, it could make

your baby smarter and healthier.

Although meat, poultry, and fish are all good sources of protein, seafood boasts the healthiest fatty acid profile.

It's low and saturated fat and high in those omega-3 fats we hear so much about.

When you get to the fish counter, however,

you've got some decisions to make, in particular

should you buy wild-caught or farm-raised fish.

Many people assume that wild-caught fish must be a lot better for you because it's

more natural. But is this necessarily the case? And what about environmental issues, food safety, sustainability, and cost?

With this many factors to consider,

it's really impossible to make a blanket recommendation.

Choosing between wild-caught and farm-raised fish depends on... it is

a farm-raised fish

depends on what kind of fish you're buying

as well as where and how it is fished or farmed.

The nutritional differences between wild and farmed fish are not as great

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