Eating Fish: Benefits and Concerns

I read an email alert today that gave some interesting facts about eating fish. The report comes from the Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, and is titled "Fish Has Health Benefits, and a Few Risks".

The report points out the health benefits of eating fish, but also cautions against fish containing toxins such as mercury. It is especially important to note this for "children under age 5, nursing mothers and women who are pregnant or trying to conceive".

There is more information about mercury from U.S. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.