Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood
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ISBN: 1596916257 / Publisher: Bloomsbury USA, April 2009
Traces the round-the-world efforts of a seafood lover during his search of an ultimate dining experience, addressing disparities between seafood's health benefits and risks while identifying which fish are the most nutritious and environmentally conscious. Reprint.
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"If you're a seafood lover, pick up this guide to which fish are the best for our bodies and which are best for the environment."—San Francisco Chronicle Just when opting for omega-3-rich seafood is being recognized as one of the healthiest dietary choices a person can make, the news seems to be full of stories about mercury-laden tuna, shrimp contaminated with antibiotics, and diminishing fish stocks. Is it still even good for us? Bottomfeeder is the story of a seafood lover's round-the-world quest for a truly decent meal. A balanced and practical guide to eating—newly updated for the paperback edition—it explains which fish are best for the environment, the seas, and our bodies.
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