Guest guest Posted July 27, 2000 Report Share Posted July 27, 2000 In a message dated 7/26/00 11:13:45 PM, blue@... writes: << I've read somewhere that nitrates are prevalent in meats. >> In preserved meats like bacon, lunchmeat, hot dogs, etc. They are listed on the label if present. <<Does that include poultry?>> They are not in anything fresh. I strongly suggest organic food or lacking access to that " natural " food where the word natural actually means something (by law anyone can use it if they feel like being fraudulent). Organic pork is pricey, beef somewhat expensive, but chickens are still pretty cheap even though they are more than the almost free " regular " chickens. They also taste a LOT better. <<What do you think? Is fish a big no no? If so, what can replace it? >> Depends on the fish and how sensitive you think your kid is. But NO tuna! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2000 Report Share Posted July 27, 2000 << Japan >> Oh. Duh. Sorry! Ignore the last post. Find what kid of fish are little fish that don't eat other fish and don't live near the shore - those are the lowest mercury fish. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 Barry, I can only speak from our experience. I, too, thought fish a wonderful source of proteins and essential fatty acids. Most of my family's and my husband's family's ancestors came from northern Europe and were therefore fish eaters, so I even felt that we were eating like we were " genetically programmed " to eat. Then, a year ago, my then-ten son began having seizures after a period of particularly heavy fish consumption and cod liver oil supplementation. Something like a third of kids with autism eventually develop seizures, often before puberty...but still, I wondered. Perhaps it was a fish allergy. Perhaps it was a fatty acid imbalance made worse by thyroid problems (he had both, on conventional medical testing.) Perhaps it was mercury. I do know that he still had seizures after eating fish while on Depakote and still had seizures after eating low-fat tropical fish. I also know of a local family whose autistic son is the most aggressive I have met. He has always eaten a lot of canned tuna, has a few mercury fillings (and a root canal or two, as I recall.) and his mother had quite a few amalgams herself. Personally, I would remove all fish and seafood from your son's diet, at least on a trial basis. There are beans and legumes, meats and poultry, seeds and other such sources of protein. Of course, I would not recommend milk or gluten, being a firm advocate of the gluten-free casein-free diet! Let us know what works for him. Anecdotes help everyone who follows. Lorilyn [ ] Fish > Hi, > > I have a couple of questions regarding diet. I feel that my 2 and a half > year old son, ASD, currently gfcf, may have mercury issues; I'm are still > finding out about testing. > He has always eaten a great deal of fish, at least 4-5 times a week. I > always considered fish a healthy source of protein and was always keen to > see he got plenty. Now, if I stop his fish intake, what would be the best > way to replace his protein and fatty acid needs. I've read somewhere that > nitrates are prevalent in meats. Does that include poultry? > > What do you think? Is fish a big no no? If so, what can replace it? > > Barry > > > Japan > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 I know of a couple of cases of organic mercury poisoning that very clearly came from adults eating large amounts of " top of the food chain " fish over some years, and of a third case where this is by far the most likely cause. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 << I can only speak from our experience. I, too, thought fish a wonderful source of proteins and essential fatty acids. Most of my family's and my husband's family's ancestors came from northern Europe and were therefore fish eaters, so I even felt that we were eating like we were " genetically programmed " to eat. Based on that theory, LOL, my family should be able to eat anything dead or alive.....I am of Hungarian heritage from Transylvania !! Watch out ! Jeannie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2001 Report Share Posted July 30, 2001 We have a FISH group here in suburban Philly as well. Both my mother and I were on the telephone squad. One doesn't have to leave the house to volunteer for FISH. We found it interesting and satisfying work. I stopped when I went to work full time and my mother stopped when she went into the nursing home. My cousin is very active in finding homes for the homeless. And my uncle, age 80, a former accountant, volunteers once a week to work on the financial matters. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Matt wrote: Something they didn't mention is that studies show significant health benefits from low-fat fish as well, casting doubt on the hypothesis that the health benefits come from omega 3 alone. Thanks for the post. Matt: please tell us more about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Francesca, I heard that from Dr Weil. I'll see if I can find a reference. It makes intuitive sense though, because the healthiest populations (e.g. the Okinawans) don't have the best access to deep cold water fish. -Matt > > Something they didn't mention is that studies show significant health > benefits from low-fat fish as well, casting doubt on the hypothesis that > the health benefits come from omega 3 alone. > > Thanks for the post. > > > Matt: please tell us more about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Do you get these locally at meat/sea food stores or online?? My doctor recommended Mahi Mahi as a fish I wouldn't have to worry about regarding mercury. (I have slightly high mercury in blood also) --- In , " Page, " <pageang@l...> wrote: > Yes Mahi Mahi I believe is like...dolphin, and deep sea too. > > -----Original Message----- > From: on behalf of barb1283 > > > Where do you get a fish like tilapia? Is Mahi Mahi a deep sea fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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