9 WORST Fish To Eat! [Eat these 3 BEST Healthy Fish INSTEAD]

🦶When considering the best and worst fish to eat, it's important to consider various factors, including nutritional content, omega-3 fatty acid levels, sustainability, and potential for contaminants. 🦶

We review high mercury fish, low mercury fish, why do fish haver mercury and what fish is high in mercury? We also review why you should never eat tilapia.

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0:00 Best Fish & Worst Fish to Eat
1:45 Pollution and Heavy Metal Toxicity
2:21 Heavy Metal Toxicity
2:50 Fish for weight loss & Bodybuilding
3:15 #9
5:35 #8
6:01 #7
7:01 #6 through 3
10:50 #2
12:30 #1 WORST Fish
14:09 Best fish to eat
14:24 #3
15:18 #2
15:53 #1
16:50 Fish Secret To Weight Loss

Best Fish to Eat:

Salmon (wild-caught, Alaskan): Wild-caught Alaskan salmon is an excellent choice. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, low in contaminants, and well-managed for sustainability.

Sardines: Sardines are small, oily fish packed with nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also low in contaminants and are considered a sustainable choice.

Rainbow Trout: Rainbow trout is a freshwater fish with a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids and is typically low in contaminants. Look for sustainably farmed or wild-caught options.

Arctic Char: Arctic char is a cold-water fish similar to salmon in taste and nutritional profile. It is a good source of omega-3s and is typically farmed sustainably.

Mackerel: Mackerel is a fatty fish that provides a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids. However, some species of mackerel, such as king mackerel, may have higher mercury levels, so it's best to choose smaller varieties like Atlantic or Pacific mackerel.

Worst Fish to Eat:

Shark: Shark is a predator at the top of the food chain, and it can accumulate high levels of mercury and other contaminants. It is advisable to avoid shark due to its potential health risks.

Swordfish: Similar to shark, swordfish can contain high levels of mercury. It is recommended to limit consumption, especially for vulnerable populations.

Tilefish: Tilefish, especially those from the Gulf of Mexico, can have high mercury levels. Avoiding this fish, particularly for pregnant women and children is generally recommended.

Orange Roughy: Orange roughy is a slow-growing, deep-sea fish that is often overfished and may have higher contaminants. Choosing more sustainable options is advised.

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Dr. Tomasz Biernacki received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine in 2013; he completed his Surgical Reconstructive Foot Surgery & Podiatric Medicine Residency in 2017; he completed 2 separate traveling Fellowships in Diabetic Surgery, Skin Grafting & Nerve Surgery. He is double board certified in Podiatric Medicine and Foot & Ankle Surgery separately. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” about himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Biernacki is a licensed podiatrist in Michigan. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Biernacki and you. It would be best to not change your health regimen or diet before consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

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[mathewmallow]

Did I hear you say tuna was good for you I thought it had a lot of heavy metals in them long life and a big fish ?

[bonniebenz]

Great video. I eat salmon several times a week. Absolutely delicious!

[BrokerBarbara]

I'm from Ann Arbor and love your channel... Many thanks!

[maryrobison]

Love this! Best video I've seen on fish! Thank you!

[aliciastanley]

Mackerel and herring wild caught in tins are good too, I believe. I get the boneless skinless tins including sardines to avoid the yuck factor or I wouldn’t be able to eat them. What about wild caught pink salmon? And what about mercury in tuna? Which are the right tuna to eat? Skip Jack?

[Broken_Arrow]

Tuna as a top fish? Maybe my sources were mistaken but I recall them stating just the opposite: it's one to avoid because of how unhealthy it is and harvesting practices.

[kurtwise]

Being born and raised in michigan and moved to northern michigan I eat alot of trout, Walleye and Perch! Very healthy!

[michaelmadren]

I've always heard that tuna can be high in mercury. Is there a specific species of tuna? I eat a lot of canned mackerel but it is small mackerel, not king mackerel. Please clarify on Mercury in tuna.

[cathrinewhite]

We have really polluted local ponds in our farming community. They are next to the freeway and the junkyards. They tested the ponds & measured the toxins & heavy metals- it was discustingly high..😟
So we had indigenous friends, best buds with my bro & husband. They were always out catching trout in those ponds and cooking them.
They were always sick in their stomachs- and both died waaay too young. I just know those pond fish were part of it.
I love fish- but whenever they offered us part of their catch, I would say " Let's go in the house, I'll cook us up some chicken". Fortunately they always accepted..

[eyeYQ]

Oh NO!! Lobsters are bottom dwellers! And I LOVE lobster. I have some tails coming today ; )🥳
Also, I avoid shrimps from Florida area. All the hurricanes, and dead bodies in the waters, are now food for the shrimp. Sad, but true.

[marusnak]

Live in the Southwest, can't get anything but Atlantic Salmon and it is said to be much less healthy than Pacific - is this true?

[wascallywabbit]

Disagree with previous comments, there's nothing wrong with speech speed or volume.

[JillBarker-gsbe]

Hi Dr. Tom my name is Riley and I’m suffering right now with Morton’s neuroma can you do a video explaining what it is and are there surgical options to remove it and do you take video request

[robertevans]

👀👍🏾 Wild Caught Salmon My Favorite.

[mariavandenbroele]

So there we are. Good food will be hard to find. 😮

[ulysse]

Kokanee salmon (landlock sockeye) are fun to fish and really good eating. I have a lot in my freezer and just had surgery on my 5th metatarsal. Hopefully i can go ice fishing soon. Thanks for the great videos

[gingermonroe]

Hi drB
Love ur vids brand new one 06 29 23
Tday 06 30 23
Im in crippling pain
Have a terrible sleep disorder f years, whic means i cant always go t these specialists.
But i have drastically chaneged my diet, pnly eat recommended pils n foods
I do not like fish but i do notice salmon fish seems t cut into inflammation
Thx a bunch but funny the healthier i eat the worse i feel
Guess its gonna take time t get out all toxins
After going over my bad diet its confusing t me why us humans keep harming ourselved w the wrong foods🎉❤😮

[joycekibler]

What about metal plates put in ankles, etc. to repair a break? I recently broke my ankle badly and now have metal screws and plates in my ankle. I am very concerned how these will impact my on-going health. I have been detoxing and doing everything I can to clean up my body from heavy metal toxicity. What do you recommend for these metals now in my body forever?

[rollandnewcomb]

How about cooking with or frying with ghee/clarified butter?