Be-aware if you are a Fish-Lover

Fish present many health and environmental problems. A 1992 examination by "Consumer Reports" researchers found that half the store-bought tested were contaminated with human or animal feces, and 40 percent were of only fair to poor quality, thanks to bacteria. An added danger with some fish and shellfish is toxic chemicals, since fish live in the waters we pollute. Fish can contain everything from industrial pollutant PCB to the pesticide DDT, to lead, to mercury and aresenic.

As with meats, assume the worst about fish and cook thoroughly.Shun raw seafood no matter how in vogue it may be. Ans use a wide variety of fish from different habitats, to reduce exposure to any one contaminant. Pregnant women should avoid fish while they're with child because of the pollutants.