With so much news in the media lately about the issue of mercury in seafood, it's no surprise that some people are asking themselves: "How healthy is seafood?"

Fortunately for all of us who love to eat seafood a new study released by Harvard University's Center for Risk Analysis has confirmed the health benefits of fish – and encourages increased consumption of fish and seafood. The risk/benefit analysis found that increasing fish consumption will lead to better public health. The study, which analyzed the potential impact of consumer reactions to federal fish advisories that warn about the effects of mercury exposure from fish, showed that as consumption decreased, negative health effects increased, and vice versa. The study concluded that the low risk of mercury poisoning in many commonly consumed fish is outweighed by the immense benefits that come from the consumption of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish.

"There is no debate within the scientific community that the fatty acids in fish are essential for human health. Study after study demonstrates that from birth to old age, omega-3 fatty acids confer important health benefits, from optimal brain function and the reduced risk of heart attack and stroke to improved eye health," said Joyce Nettleton, D.Sc., R.D., author of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health and a seafood nutritionist. "The take-away message for the public is fish is a healthful food for people of all ages."

And if mercury levels are still a concern, keep in mind that only a handful of species have relatively high levels of mercury. These species include swordfish, tilefish, some tuna and king mackerel. Commonly consumed species such as salmon, shrimp, cod, pollock and tilapia have very low levels of mercury.

Later this winter, look for some very good promotional buys on Simply Seafood products. We're working with our retailers right now to bring you some great values, so get ready to stock up.

All the best!

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