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Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend
can you verify the source on tuna containing mercury? Because as of now, I am heavily reliant on tuna for a source of cheap protein and omega 3 since it's only $0.75 per can and I have trouble affording better things like salmon so as of right now, I can't afford to stop eating tuna. Not to mention that I haven't noticed any difference in my loss of memory since I started consuming tuna regularly; I've had this problem as a young adult even back when I didn't eat tuna at all.
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Here is one:
https://www.edf.org/oceans/mercury-a...-tuna-safe-eat
I think you can get canned sardines for about a $1.00 a tin--since they are smaller fish, you do not have to worry about the mercury content. Don't completely give up on tuna--it is only bad for you in large quantities. Some fish aren't especially beneficial--tilapia is cheap but it doesn't contain the types of fats that make most fish so good for us. Eggs have high quality protein and fats. Because it is Easter--eggs are on sale at many stores. One of my local store is advertising a price of $1.15 a dozen. I will be buying and eating plenty of eggs this week--eggy potato salad, omelets, deviled eggs, quiches, egg sandwiches, eggs in your stir fry rice, eggs with panfried potatos, chile rellenos--these are all cheap meals...
You can improve your memory by challenging yourself--it's one of the benefits of attending college. Overconsumption of alcohol is not our brain's friend. I used to go have a drink after studying with a friend on Thursday nights--from what I have read, that practice did not help me remember more. Apparently, if you study right before bedtime or a good nap--you will retain more. And of course we concentrate better when we are well rested. Exercise is great for our brains too!