| The Calgary Herald E1 / Front, Barbara Balfour March 17, 2005 Nutrition - A new study released by the University of Laval and the National Public Health Institute of Quebec has found farmed Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout are just as healthy for you as their wild counterparts. In fact, they contain at least as much -- if not more -- omega 3 fatty acids, which help protect against cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and other diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. Regardless of origin, concentrations of environmental contaminants were found to be very low in both samples. Mercury levels in wild salmon and wild trout were higher than in farmed salmon and trout, though none of the levels exceeded acceptable standards. According to the American Heart Association and the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids, it is recommended to consume fatty fish at least twice a week, or at least 500 mg of omega 3 per day. One six-ounce (180 g) serving of farmed Atlantic salmon provides slightly more than 1,500 mg of omega 3, while the same portion of wild salmon or farmed trout will provide about 1,300 mg. Keep informed with the latest news and articles on the Salmon farming Website: http://www.salmonfarmers.org Phone: 250-286-1636 |