Re: Tuna and mercury question

[Guest guest]

We used to eat tuna too. My daughter misses it sadly. But it is one

of the fish that is highest in mercury content, as well as the

aluminum from the can. I have not heard of any safe tuna. Due to

it's high mercury content I have chosen to never give this to my

children. We also eat nothing from a can anymore due to high

aluminum. I can understand her plight. We used to love tuna noodle

casserole. I just explained to my daughter why eating tuna is not

good for her. And usually if you tell them about the fish..how they

are hunted etc, most girls really abhorr that and won't eat it.

If you choose to eat it, and do find some that does't have

mercury..not sure where or if it's possible...avoid cans!

>

> HI,

>

> This is somewhat OT, but does relate to mercury.

>

> My daughter apparently tried a friend's tunafish sandwich and

liked

> it. Now she is asking me to buy tuna. I avoid most fish, and

have

> especially been reluctant to use canned tuna for reasons I assume

all

> of you are aware of already (Hg, dolphins dying, metals in cans).

>

> Is there a 'safer' type of tuna available... kind of like how we

buy

> Pacific salmon, non-farm raised shrimp, etc? I know there are

dolphin-

> friendly options, but I'm looking at the metals. If she really

does

> eat this, I'd be willing to make it on a limited basis.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Pam

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry...don't shoot the messenger.

> >

> > HI,

> >

> > This is somewhat OT, but does relate to mercury.

> >

> > My daughter apparently tried a friend's tunafish sandwich and

> liked

> > it. Now she is asking me to buy tuna. I avoid most fish, and

> have

> > especially been reluctant to use canned tuna for reasons I

assume

> all

> > of you are aware of already (Hg, dolphins dying, metals in cans).

> >

> > Is there a 'safer' type of tuna available... kind of like how we

> buy

> > Pacific salmon, non-farm raised shrimp, etc? I know there are

> dolphin-

> > friendly options, but I'm looking at the metals. If she really

> does

> > eat this, I'd be willing to make it on a limited basis.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> > Pam

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

> My daughter apparently tried a friend's tunafish sandwich and liked

> it. Now she is asking me to buy tuna.

I use canned chicken. Would that work for her/you?

Dana

[Guest guest]

We'll just have to experiment with that one. Thanks.

> > My daughter apparently tried a friend's tunafish sandwich and

liked

> > it. Now she is asking me to buy tuna.

>

>

> I use canned chicken. Would that work for her/you?

>

> Dana

>

[Guest guest]

Here's a recipe for " tuna " sandwich from " Raw: The Uncook Book " by no. We

have never tried it but I thought I would pass it along in case you want to try

it.

S S

(Makes 4 sandwiches)

1 cup sunflower seeds (sprouted or un-sprouted)

1 cup almonds or walnuts

water for soaking the nuts and seeds

1/8 c fresh-squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon garlic

1/8 cup Nama Shoyu or 1 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

1/2 teaspoon powdered kelp

1/2 teaspon minced garlic

8 pieces Real Toast (let me know if you want this recipe)

4 tomato slices

8 Romaine lettuce leaves

If you're using sprouted sunflower seeds you do not need to soak them, but if

you're using un-sprouted seeds, they will need to soak for at least 2 hours.

Soak the nuts in a contained filled with water for at least 1 hour.

In a food processor, blend the sunflower seeds, nuts, lemon juice, garlic,

dulse, Nama Shoyu or Celtic sea salt until smooth. Transfer the food processor

contents to a mixing bowl and fold in the onion, celery, parsley, powdered kelp,

and garlic. Spread the mixture between two pieces of Real Toast with the tomato

and romaine lettuce leaves.

> > My daughter apparently tried a friend's tunafish sandwich and <br>

liked <br>

> > it. Now she is asking me to buy tuna.<br>

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