How to Pick the Healthiest Salmon: Avoid Toxins and Make Smart Choice
Nick Norwitz
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MD, Harvard & PhD, Oxford & | My Motto is "Stay Curious" | Enthusiastic About All Matters Metabolic Health | Thanks for Learning with Me! Please also follow at my Newsletter at "StayCuriousMetabolism.com" where you can find more deep dives into metabolism that will be worth your time and upgrade your health. Disclaimer: While I am an MD PhD, this channel is intended to educate. It is not intended to provide clinical recommendations for any individual. Please contact your doctor or other clinical provider if you have questions about your care.
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Salmon is often considered a superfood, but not all salmon is created equal. While some types of salmon offer top-tier nutrition, others may contain harmful toxins. In this video, we’ll uncover the truth about fish fraud and how to avoid getting "catfished" at the seafood counter. We’ll dive into the potential risks of toxins in certain types of salmon and give you strategies to make smarter, healthier choices. From understanding omega-3 fatty acids to evaluating mercury levels, astaxanthin content, and more. We will rank six common types of salmon to help you pick the cleanest, healthiest fish. By the end of this video, you’ll have all the tools you need to make informed decisions and never look at salmon the same way again. STAYCURIOUS METABOLISM NEWSLETTER: All posts at https://StayCuriousMetabolism.com Salmon Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/salmon-savvy-the-ultimate-guide-to?r=40ekz2 Prior Fish YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Tr7WB_u8gcY CHAPTERS 0:00 – Introduction: Avoiding Fish Fraud and Toxic Salmon 0:55 – Roadmap: What to Expect in This Video 1:23 – Wild vs Farmed Salmon: Is Wild Really Better? 2:00 – Carcinogen Risks in Farmed vs Wild Salmon 4:08 – Wild Salmon: Leaner with More Omega-3s 5:14 – Atlantic Salmon: The Three Major Types 6:36 – Pacific Salmon: The Three Major Varieties 8:00 – Astaxanthin in Sockeye: Powerful Antioxidant Benefits 9:04 – Micronutrients in Salmon: B12, Selenium, Potassium and More 10:27 – Mercury in Salmon: A Quick Guide 10:58 – Ahi Tuna, Swedish Fish, Carbon Monoxide, and Fish Fraud 11:47 – Smoked Salmon: Beware of Added Dyes and Sugar 12:44 – Fun Salmon Fast Facts: Jumping, Hooked Noses, and Smell 14:03 – When it Comes to Salmon, “Go Wild” 15:42 – Disclosure: Walking around Boston with a Fish… #salmon #antioxidant #seafood #metabolichealth #brainhealth #EPA #DHA #B12 #mediketo #astaxanthin #omega3 #protein #fish #nutritiontips #metabolichealth #metabolism #healthyeating #cookingtips #healthylifestyle #metabolichealthrevolution #inflammation #oxidativestress #educational #informative #staycurious #advancedglycationendproducts #healthyfats #ketofriendly #ketodiet #lowcarb #brainhealth #hearthealth #foodscience #diettips #proteinpower #healthbenefits #metabolichealthtips #antiinflammatory #staycurious #wildsalmon #farmedsalmon #healthyfish #healthytips #omega3s #hearthealthtips #salmonscience #antiinflammatoryfoods #foodfraud #sustainablefarming #fishfraud #fishnutrition #salmonbenefits #wildcaughtsalmon #cookinghealthy #salmonrecipes #salmonhealth #nutrientdense #antiaging #healthylifestylechoices #micronutrients #superfood #naturalfoods #dietetics #cleanliving #nutritionmatters #brainfood #healthyprotein #metabolicboost #cleanseafood #superfoodnutrition
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