Toxic Meal in a Can

This blog post was was researched for my mother, who became violently ill after eating a can of tuna.  I personally, won’t touch fish; but my mama— a Norwegian—loves fish in many forms (including canned tuna).
Tuna is an excellent source of low-fat source of protein, potassium, selenium, and vitamin B12. It also contains niacin and phosphorus.
Tuna is beneficial in promoting heart health and protecting against Alzheimer’s and cancer. 
On the down side, canned tuna can contain dangerous levels of mercury; which can be toxic to the nervous system.  According to an article in the S.F. Gate, 48 cans of tuns where tested—various brands from Star-Kist to Whole Foods— 16 were found to exceed the maximum recommended level of mercury. Many companies are starting to source tuna from farms; which could have health repercussions of a different nature; including parasites and a cocktail of toxic chemicals known to be carcinogens.

So, one might ask? What’s the best tuna?  Obviously not, Chicken of the Sea.  More and more, it’s becoming abundantly clear to me—we must all learn to eat organic, eat local, eat in-season or run the risk of getting sick or worse.