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A Fish Goes To Court

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There have been many debates about this one fish. Some say salmon is best for sushi, others say the fish is best when seasoned and fried. To find out the answer, I say, "Let us salmon the judge!" No one —and I mean no one— in this world has never eaten salmon. That's a fact. Unless you're allergic to the fish or you're some kind of a weirdo. For as long as seafood existed, salmon has been one of the major favorites; be it by consumers or chefs. Its firm and delicious meat has been the talk of many many mouths, and the call of numerous seafood-craved taste buds.  Now the first party argues, "What is better, than thin sliced salmon on top of a sushi roll?" And the jury nodded their heads in consideration. Salmon in sushi is bite sized, and easy to chew and swallow. One wouldn't have to worry about fish bones. Indeed what is better?  The opposing party stated, "Such hassle you have to go through. When you can simply season and fry the fish. What...
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Bangus or Pompano, Why not?

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Milkfish, Tilapia , Seabass, Shrimp, and Alimango are few of the highly farmed fishes in the Philippines. But one fish that is also gaining popularity these days is Pompano .  Did you know that Pompano has higher water content (per 100g) than Milkfish ? Foods with higher water content help you stay hydrated; and helps you transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. It is also very rich in Thiamine or Vitamin B1 that assists the body’s cell to change carbs into energy. On the other hand, Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine that is needed for the production of neurotransmitters: serotonin and norepinephrine.  But there is nothing to be worried by the comparisons! Pompano and Milkfish are both healthy treats for the family. As a matter of fact, these fishes are just as versatile as other Filipinos’ all-time favorites. Take Paksiw na Bangus and Pinangat na Pompano, for example. Paksiw na Bangus is a dish that mainly uses vinegar. It is one of the favorite vi...
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Why Does The Internet Hates Tilapia?

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Photo: Feed Navigator According to thehealthyfish.com, some Tilapia , particularly those fishes farmed in China, are raised in unethical conditions, and the quality of the fish suffers as a result. According to theatlantic.com, Tilapia is the fish everybody hate. A 2007 The Washington Post article described it as, "the fish chefs love to hate" because it doesn't taste like fish. Locavores deride it because it's farmed in large, industrial pens and fed industrial soy meal. Nutritionists shun it because it lacks the abundant omega 3 fatty acids with which they've come to associate fish. A study conducted at Wake Forest University (North Carolina) in 2008 seems to justify, as it was found that Tilapia contains more omega 6 than omega 3. Although omega 6 is also needed by the body, its superiority means an increased risk of asthma, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. The above aforementioned are some of Tilapia's bad reputation. And upon reading them, y...
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What’s Wrong With Tilapia?

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Photo: TheHealthyFish.com Dirty. Filthy. Nasty. Just a few words to describe the ‘legendary’ Tilapia . Besides being the all time favorite thanks to its mild taste and affordability, what exactly did we missed? Well, you know fishes poop too, right? Ever wondered where that tiny bits go after?   How about we take a trip to memory lane and reminisce that time you and your family went swimming. I will bet a penny you peed on that very swimming pool you swam. When we were young, we used to think no one would notice. And frankly, not a single soul did. You most probably swallowed some of that ‘pool water’ too. No one had the faintest idea  besides chlorine, there was urine! Can’t blame y’all. I should have known better, too. Now, imagine you’re a farmed fish locked in a pen with hundreds or maybe thousands of other fishes. You don’t get to decide where to piss and poop unlike humans. By feeding time, when feeds are thrown in the waters, you just eat what you see.  God kn...
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Tilapia has a terrible reputation, does it really live on poop?

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Planning to start a backyard Tilapia production but still stuck with the question  does Tilapia really live on poop? Again, we found you an expert to give light to the confusion.  We asked the question to the fish farming expert coming from  fresh and frozen seafood delivery store Fishta. Quoted below is the exact answer. "Fish cannot live in their own feces – they will all die!  In fish cages, the feces can never accumulate because they fall down the mesh of the nets and are carried away by the current to be dispersed in the wide expanse of the sea.  Some waste may settle on the seabed but in well-managed fish farms these are eventually by scavengers organisms which may include other fish and degraded by natural microbes to be converted back to basic minerals. In fish ponds and tanks, the fish wastes are removed or reduced by regular water change or by the use of bio-remediation (beneficial bacteria which hastens the process of decomposition). It is o the inter...
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Are Farmed Fish Toxic?

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Are you one of those who ask these on Google? We asked the specialist from the fresh and frozen seafood delivery store, Fishta , and here is the answer: Tilapia and all other farmed fish will not fare well in an environment that is full of toxins.  Growth will likely suffer and mortality will be high.   Good water quality (well oxygenated and free from chemicals) has to be maintained in order to make the fish survive and grow.   So while some people are scared to try Tilapia because of the false claim that Tilapia are raised dirty pens, why not help this farmed fish get its good reputation back? In fact, Tilapia is nutritious.  Share your friends this info coming from a reputable website FoodData.
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