Worse Than Junk Food? Studies Show Farmed Salmon Among Most Toxic Foods on Planet

AHA Publisher — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:30 +0000

Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – When you think of clean eating, chances are salmon immediately springs to mind. It is the poster child of brain-friendly, heart-healthy fare, advertised on cooking shows and in medical journals as a panacea for the ills of the modern age. And yet, not all salmon are created equal. Farmed salmon has gained an unfair advantage when it comes to its reputation, simply by dint of being related to its wild ancestor. New studies show, however, that not only is that advantage unearned, but it may also actually be prompting us to make terrible health choices. Because it turns out, farmed salmon is worse than junk food. Salmon Farms: Rife With Health Concerns for Humans and Fish As nicely summarized by The Defender, linked above, aggregated studies have some pretty terrible news to share about farmed salmon. These include the facts that: Fish farms pollute the ocean with toxic chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), which is linked to higher incidences of cancer, immunosuppression, neurotoxicity, and reproductive issues Farmed salmon contained toxin levels at as much as five times the rate of wild fish Farmed fish spread disease to wild fish populations, threatening ecosystems and our future food stock Toxins in fish food and local environmental pollutants on fish farms concentrate in the salmon and are passed on to people Here Is Why Farmed Salmon Is NOT a Health Food The above study found that farmed salmon is among the most toxic foods on the planet. So rather than the health food it is proposed to be, it has more in common with junk food. Why? Because fish are fed pellets that have more in common with low-grade pet kibble than with their natural food source. Close proximity to one another also means fish get diseases and attract parasites at higher rates, so they must be “protected” with antibiotics and pesticides. Many farms are located in naturally polluted waters, such as the mouths of dirty rivers. Where these empty out, the oceans receive massive loads of garbage, human waste, and algae blooms. Moreover, farmed salmon is often passed off as its superior cousin, wild salmon. This happens in restaurants, cheating the consumer and depriving career fishermen of valuable income. So if you wouldn’t feed your family McDonald’s, saying no to farmed salmon should be a no-brainer. It is not how we should spend our money as conscientious consumers. Wild Salmon Offers Plenty of Health Benefits Let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater, though. While the farmed variety should immediately go on your blacklist, wild salmon is still excellent for your health. It contains large amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for the brain and help keep your body in balance with the less-great Omega-6 variety. It is also a good source of protein, B vitamins, and important micronutrients such as potassium, selenium, and astaxanthin. The only thing you need to do? It’s actually pretty simple: buy the wild variety. It’s better for your body, for our food systems, for fishermen, and for the world, so make the switch today. Sources for this article include: ChildrensHealthDefense.org Gatewaytosouthamerica-newsblog.com Healthline.com To read the original article click here.

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Powerful UPDATE: Improve Your Heart Function with These Simple Interventions

AHA Publisher — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:00:40 +0000

Edit Lang via NaturalHealth365 – [Lately it seems] we give little to no consideration to the number one killer of American people – heart disease. It is incomprehensible how a disease claiming the lives of 659,000 Americans every year gets no real attention from mainstream media and health authorities. But we are here to change that. In another captivating interview, we bring you real, practical health information that you can use to take charge of your heart health. You will not want to miss this conversation between Jonathan Landsman of NaturalHealth365 and Dr. Robert DeMaria, America’s Drugless Doctor. A Healthy Heart Starts with a Healthy Liver, Here Is Why Few people are aware of the intricate connection that exists between the heart and the liver. As Dr. Bob explains, blood flows up through the legs through the liver to the heart. Therefore, it’s critical to consider what we put in and on our bodies when working to improve heart health because it affects the liver’s health. When the liver is compromised, the blood flowing back to the heart will become impeded. Watch the video (above) to hear his explanation and find out what you can do to improve the health of your liver and cardiovascular system. What You Eat Can Impact Heart Function We have all heard the expression, “you are what you eat.” It turns out, what you eat also has a drastic effect on your heart. For instance, most people don’t know that sugar removes B vitamins from the body. Why does that matter? Because B vitamins are necessary to protect the integrity of heart valves. Scientists have confirmed this in a recent study that found people who ate a diet rich in B-vitamins are less likely to succumb to cardiovascular disease. Heart WARNING About Dehydration, Toxins in Our Food and the Environment Eating the wrong foods, exposure to environmental toxins, and chronic dehydration also exacerbate heart issues. Dehydration is particularly damaging, yet, most do not make the connection between lack of hydration and heart function. Dr. Bob gives a simple yet often overlooked explanation, revealing how inadequate hydration causes red blood cells to stick together, resulting in reduced oxygen levels, causing oxygen deprivation in the heart. Conversely, drinking more water causes the blood cells to separate, carrying more oxygen, increasing energy. Listen to Dr. Bob’s tip on how to stay on top of your hydration using an Oximeter. What’s the Bottom Line? If you want to improve your heart health, you have no other choice but to take charge of your health. Be proactive and take the time to understand how your bodily systems work. Ultimately, in the body, everything is interconnected. By nourishing your liver, removing environmental toxins, eliminating toxic foods, and maintaining optimum blood circulation, you will be well on your way to a heart-healthy you. Share this video with your friends and family to help empower them to embark on this journey with you. Sources used for this article: CDC.gov Rumble.com NIH.gov To read the original article click here.

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Worse Than Junk Food? Studies Show Farmed Salmon Among Most Toxic Foods on Planet

Powerful UPDATE: Improve Your Heart Function with These Simple Interventions