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11. Anchovies
The old adage that “good things come in small packages” is certainly true when it comes to anchovies. These tiny little silver fish are loaded with vitamins such as C, E, A, B12, B6, and K. In addition, they are overflowing with calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. You might want to think of anchovies as a shiny, silver multivitamin! These are some of the most sustainable fish around. You can find anchovies dried, salted, canned in a wide variety of sauces, or, if you are really lucky, fresh. No matter how you like to eat them, feel free to eat as many as you like because these little guys appear to be contamination free!
12. Atlantic Haddock (Wild)
There are several kinds of haddock, but North Atlantic haddock that is wild caught has the lowest levels of contamination. These fish like shallow waters and, therefore, are easy to catch. You will find other types of haddock sold in American markets from Canada, Norway, and Iceland, but American wild caught haddock is your best choice.
13. Whiting (Wild)
This type of fish actually can refer to several different species including King George whiting, Pacific, Japanese, and English whiting, or red spot whiting. Pacific whiting would be the safest choice as it has the lowest level of contamination and is plentiful, but if you can’t find out which type of whiting it is, you should still feel comfortable eating it. Most “imitation” crab meat is actually whiting fish with a bit of flavoring added. The National Resources Defense Council states that whiting can be eaten in unlimited quantities because it has little or no contamination.
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14. American Shad (Wild)
American shad, sometimes called white shad, is a type of herring that lives in saltwater most of its life, but returns to fresh water to spawn. Shad feed mostly on plankton and crustaceans, which mean that these fish have very little contamination. Shad are rich in flavor because they are loaded with omega-3s. The only drawback to shad fish is that they are one of the boniest fish in the world. An old Native American story says that a porcupine once fell in the water, turned itself inside out, and became a fish. However, if you don’t mind taking your time picking out the bones, shad is a tasty fish that can be enjoyed every day.
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15. Mullet (Wild)
No, these fish were not named after Billy Ray Cyrus! Mullet have a moist, oily meat with a strong flavor. If you are not a fish fan, this is probably not the fish for you! Many people enjoy mullet smoked or pan fried. These fish have fairly short lifespans and breed almost all year, so they are well-stocked in most parts of the world. Mullet fish are, for the most part, inexpensive and easy to prepare. Diamondscale mullet are perhaps the most expensive of all mullet fish because they have a milder taste to them. Since mullet fish do not live very long, they do not pick up and accumulate very many toxins during their lifetime. Feel free to eat as many mullet fish as you like during the week!
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