Which tuna are we encouraged to avoid?

[eleny]

I forget which type is the one that's supposed to be fished in a method that's safe for dolphins. Most cans don't say a word about it. Just wondering.

[glitch]

1. used to be we were supposed to eat Albacore - they were fished

with lines not nets. But Albacore have higher concentrations of mercury. So - think about sardines and mackeral.

[trotsky]

2. Yeah, it's a shame. I love tuna.

But even the dolphin-friendly varieties have unsafe levels of mercury.

I won't allow myself to eat more than a can a month.

[calico1]

3. The chunk tuna is supposed

to have much lower levels of mercury than the white albacore. The thing is, I don't like the chunk tuna! I limit myself too. No more than one small can no more often than once a week.

[trotsky]

7. I use chunk for tuna fish sandwiches

mix it up with Miracle Whip. Seems to make a better textured spread.

But for just snacking from a can or making a recipe, albacore is the way to go.

Just call me Mr. Canned Tuna Connoisseur!

[RobertSeattle]

4. Hannity says it is all safe - trust him!

http://mediamatters.org/items/200408040010

:evilgrin:

[shawcomm]

8. Maybe he can demonstrate on a few hundred cans for us...

:D

[eleny]

5. Thanks everyone!

I love tuna, too. But it looks like a can once a month is the way to go if it's albacore. We do love sardines as well. And those come in different flavors like tomato.

One safe protein might even be a total change - bean dip. I found a great one in the specialty aisle today. It has some roasted tomato in it and lots of garlic flavor. I like mixing regular tomato salsaa with bean dip, so this one is up my alley. But I digress.

Thanks again everyone and I do hope that Seany eats lots and lots and lots of tuna!

[madinmaryland]

6. The Tuna is coaching the Dallas Cowboys.

So I don't think he needs to be avoided!

:hi: