Best Fish for Your Heart and Brain

The AOL explainer urges limiting fish that are high in mercury, such as tuna and swordfish, while selecting varieties that provide omega-3 fatty acids for heart and overall well-being. It says seafood counters can make choices difficult, but the general approach is to favor fish with healthier fats and relatively low mercury. Wild Alaskan salmon is presented as a top option, with emphasis on omega-3s DHA and EPA and nutrients including potassium, B12 and selenium, plus astaxanthin, an antioxidant linked in the article to brain support. Sardines are highlighted for being low on the food chain, leading to very little mercury accumulation, and for containing EPA and DHA as well as vitamin D and calcium. Rainbow trout is described as a mild-tasting, low-mercury, responsibly raised alternative rich in omega-3s and vitamin D. The text begins discussing herring but ends abruptly.