Guest guest Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Note: forwarded message attached. Welcome to "Vital Choices" from Vital Choice Seafood. In this issue, we explore vitamin D's anti-cancer powers, review studies on omega-3s for heart health and Alzheimer's, and share some great recipes. Last but not least, we make Father's Day gift-giving easy with special offers on two new BBQ packs featuring our succulent salmon, new Cedar Grilling Planks and new Marinade mix. Thanks for reading! Friday, June 3, 2005 Issue 27 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 27 Forward this email to a friend...click here! In This Issue The Neglected Nutrient, Part 1: Vitamin D vs. Cancer Succulent Father's Day Specials Fish Omega-3s Beats Plant Omega-3s in Heart Health Trials Fish Oil Helps Animals Fight Alzheimer's Spirited Grilled Salmon, Sensual Raspberry Sauce The Vital Choice quarterly catalog lets you shop from your easy chair! Visit Our Web Site Shop OnlineVital Choice AdvantageTestimonialsVital NewsHealth BenefitsPuritySustainabilityRecipesNewsletter ArchiveLinksBook LinksAbout UsFAQContact UsHome Subscribe toVital Choices! To to our newsletter, enter your email address in the box below .... thank you!Your Email Address: Add Remove Send As HTML Give Dad the Gift of Flavor and Health! Our wild Alaskan seafood and organic berries make great gifts for Father's Day! And, if you're not sure what they like, give Vital Choice Gift Certificates, and let them choose! The Vital Choice Advantage Click here to learn about the Vital Choice Advantage ... the many reasons why William Sears, M.D. - renowned as "America's Baby Doctor"- calls Vital Choice his favorite salmon source. Vital Choice principals Randy Hartnell and Dave Hamburg are former Alaska fishermen who know their seafood sources personally. They know who has the highest quality fish, and test it periodically to ensure your safety! Safe Seafood is a Vital Choice We use only whole, unrefined oil from wild Alaskan sockeye salmon to make our premium fish oil supplements. Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon is one of the cleanest fish in the sea: a trait reflected in the inherent purity of its oil, which is now certified by the highly respected National Sanitation Foundation(NSF); see the story in this issue. Because our naturally pure salmon oil does not need to be distilled, each softgel provides not only the omega-3 fatty acids (EPA DHA) found in most fish oil capsules, but an additional 32 other natural fatty acids. Our supplemental salmon oil is also rich in the potent antioxidant astaxanthin, which gives sockeye its distinctive deep-red flesh. You won't find these valuable nutritional factors in standard, refined fish oils.Last, but not least, ours is also the only salmon oil supplement certified as sustainably sourced by the Marine Stewardship Council (www.msc.org). Got a Great Idea? Got an idea for a great new product or feature? Let us know! To send us your idea(s) click here, or visit our Web site for full contact information If your idea is adopted, we'll send you a $50 Vital Choice gift certificate! The Neglected Nutrient, Part 1: Vitamin D vs. Cancer Sunlight and fatty fish seen as stellar sources of overlooked anti-cancer nutrient by Randy Hartnell and Craig Weatherby Over the past several decades, preventive-nutrition researchers-and the news media-focused attention on the vitamins now believed to help protect heart health (C, E, folic acid, B6, and B12) and to possibly reduce cancer risks (B6, C and E). More recently, vitamin D came to the fore in connection with the discovery of widespread vitamin D deficiency among older Americans and post-menopausal women. This is serious, since vitamin D deficiency raises the risk of osteoporosis and resulting hip fractures, which can be the first domino in a cascade of disabling, life-threatening, medical events. The good news is that fatty fish-like salmon, sardines, and tuna-top the list of known vitamin D food sources. And I suspect that if tested, sablefish would also rank near the top of the list, since it is even fattier than salmon. We'll cover the topic of vitamin D and bone health in an upcoming issue, but today I'd like to share surprising information about vitamin D and cancer of which many-me included-have been unaware. It seems that Vitamin D is a very important anti-cancer nutrient, and that many Americans aren't getting enough from the only sources: foods, supplements, and sun exposure. Later in this article, we'll relate the fruits of our conversations with a former NASA physicist-Dr. William Grant-who detoured from atmospheric chemical detection to put the surprising anti-cancer powers of sunlight-derived vitamin D on the mapliterally. Vitamin D essentials These are the key facts about vitamin D and health: Sun comes first. Sunlight is the single biggest vitamin D " source " among Americans, with dietary sources a distant second. While, hypothetically, you could get all the vitamin D you need from foods and supplements, the current expert consensus recommendation of 1000-2000 IU/day for optimal health would be hard to get from food alone. The body manufactures vitamin D when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation: the shorter wave kind thought of as " burning " rays, which are blocked by sunscreens. Ultraviolet-A (UVA)-the type most closely associated with dangerous skin cancers-refers to ultraviolet radiation with longer wavelengths (between about 315 and 400 nanometers). Bone/nerve health. Vitamin D is needed for dietary calcium to be absorbed from the digestive tract. When calcium levels fall, the body " steals " ... [Click here for full story] Succulent Father's Day Specials Remember your Father with a gift from Vital Choice Celebrate Father's Day by treating your Dad to a delicious health-giving gift. For this holiday we've put together two great specials that include our delicious salmon and two of our newest offerings: Wild Alaskan Salmon Sampler Special (click here) Let Dad experiment on the grill with all three succulent wild Alaskan salmons, using our New Marinade and Cedar Planks ... hand it over and stand back! 2 Wild Sockeye Salmon portions - 6 oz. each 2 Wild King Salmon portions - 6 oz. each 2 Wild Silver Salmon portions - 6 oz. each 1 Vital Choice Organic Salmon Marinade (new product) - just add olive oil! 6 Vital Choice Cedar Barbeque Planks (new product) - our new cedar grilling planks are great alternatives to foil and fish racks. Grilled foods acquire a rich, smoky flavor while staying wonderfully moist with no charring. Easy instructions included. Only $79 plus $9.95 shipping. (Product Code FGS002) NOTE: To ensure delivery before Father's Day, place your order by Monday, June 13TH. All Father's Day Specials will ship Tuesday, June 14th and arrive not later than Friday, June 17th. Wild Alaskan Sockeye Fillet Special (click here) A classic barbeque favorite, and our best value 3 Wild Sockeye Salmon fillets - total wt 4.5 lbs minimum 1 Organic Salmon Marinade - Just add olive oil! 6 Vital Choice Cedar Barbeque Planks (New product) - our new cedar grilling planks are great alternatives to foil and fish racks. Grilled foods acquire a rich, smoky flavor while staying wonderfully moist with no charring. Easy instructions included. Only $99 - shipping is free within continental U.S. (Product Code FGS001) NOTE: To ensure delivery before Father's Day, place your order by Monday, June 13TH. All Father's Day Specials will ship Tuesday, June 14th and arrive not later than Friday, June 17th. Questions? Call us at 800 608-4825 [PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION] Fish Omega-3s Beats Plant Omega-3s in Heart Health Trials Study in elderly finds greater reduction in risk of arrhythmia, sudden death by Craig Weatherby Two new studies confirm the value of the marine omega-3s in fish oil (DHA and EPA) to heart health, and emphasize their superiority to plant-derived omega-3s in foods like soy oil. A team led by Dr. Fernando Holguin, an assistant professor of medicine at Atlanta's Emory University School of Medicine, tested the effects of fish oil or soy oil in elderly nursing home residents. During an 11-week period, half of the study participants took a daily 2 gram supplement of fish oil capsules, which contain marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids, while the other half took a daily 2 gram supplement of soy oil capsules, which contain plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid). For six months following the 11-week supplementation period, participants were subjected to regular cardiac function tests. The researchers found that both oils improved heart function by providing greater variability between beats: an effect that reduces the risk of arrhythmia and sudden death. The researchers concluded that supplementation with 2 grams (2,000 mg) of fish oil daily yielded a greater increase in heart rate variability in less time, compared with 2 grams of soy oil. In other words, the omega-3s in fish oil appear superior to the omega-3s in soy oil, in terms of reducing the risk of arrhythmia and sudden death in older people. Smog-related heart-risk also undercut better by fish oil Last year, the same research team examined the smog-protection effects of fish and soy oil in another group ... [Click here for full story] Fish Oil Helps Animals Fight Alzheimer's Study shows reduction in characteristic brain plaques by Craig Weatherby Last March, researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and UCLA reported that a diet high in DHA slowed the buildup of a key marker of the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice, dramatically. DHA is the omega-3 fatty acid found in high concentrations only in cold-water fish. They found that DHA reduced buildup of the amyloid protein plaques that characterize Alzheimer's. (It remains unclear whether these plaques are a cause or result of the disease process.) The new study employed elderly mice genetically programmed to develop Alzheimer's disease. After three to five months-the equivalent of several years in humans-the group fed DHA-fortified chow had 70 percent less amyloid protein plaque in their brains, compared with the control mice, who were fed ... [Click here for full story] Spirited Grilled Salmon, Sensual Raspberry Sauce Spirited Grilled Salmon Thanks go to fisherman Toni Bocci of Cordova, Alaska, for this great grill recipe! Makes 4 servings. 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup tequila 1/4 cup Rose's lime juice (or fresh lime juice) 1/4 cup triple sec or orange juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. salt 4 (6 oz.) Vital Choice salmon fillets Blend together all ingredients, except salmon, in gallon size zip-lock plastic bag or flat dish. Add salmon to marinade; turn several times to coat. Cover, if needed, and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer), turning salmon over after 30 minutes. Grill salmon on oiled hot grill, turning once during cooking, about 6 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness. Do not overcook. Sensual Raspberry Sauce This easy recipe comes to us from customer Laura Inouye of Waltham, Massachusetts. It's great over ice cream and brownies, or anything your heart desires. 2½ - 3½ cups (one 1 lb. bag) Vital Choice Organic Raspberries, thawed 1 cup confectioner's sugar Juice of one-half lemon (3 tbsp) ¼ cup Kirsch or Framboise (optional) Pureé ingredients in a blender or food processor. If you wish, you can strain the pureé to remove the seeds, but it's not necessary. [PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION] Powered by IMN This email was sent to: kellykebby From Vital Choice Seafood, 605 30th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221 USA (REMOVE) - to be instantly deleted from this list.(CHANGE FORMAT) - receive future messages in plain text format.(REPORT ABUSE) and remove me from the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Note: forwarded message attached. Welcome to "Vital Choices" from Vital Choice Seafood. Our hearts and blessings go out to all those left hurt, hungry and homeless by the events of the day. Thanks for making time in your lives for our newsletter. In this issue, we examine a report that links dietary fat choices to kids' mental performance, scrutinize a very strange appointment to the FDA, explain why tests on a behemoth blue fin support the safety of our own tuna, and present two easy recipes. Monday, August 29, 2005 Issue 38 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 38 Forward this email to a friend...click here! In This Issue Dietary Fat May Affect Kids' Memories Wall Street Insider Appointed to Top FDA Job Size Does Matter: Titanic Tuna Sets Size and Mercury Records Two for Tuna (Recipes, That Is) Visit Our Web Site Shop OnlineVital Choice AdvantageTestimonialsVital NewsHealth BenefitsPuritySustainabilityRecipesNewsletter ArchiveLinksBook LinksAbout UsFAQContact UsHome Subscribe toVital Choices! To to our newsletter, enter your email address in the box below .... thank you!Your Email Address: Add Remove Send As HTML BBQ Combos Perfect for Labor Day ! Celebrate the season two great Summer BBQ specials ... they're a perfectly easy, delicious way to feast on Labor Day! Order this Wednesday, August 31, by 10 AM Pacific time, to receive your special BBQ pack in time for the weekend. #1 - Sockeye Combo -3 Whole Fillets -1 Organic Salmon Marinade -6 Cedar BBQ Planks $99.00 ($110 purchased separately) Product Code FGS001 #2 - Salmon Sampler -2 Sockeye portions -2 King portions -2 Silver portions -1 Organic Marinade -6 Cedar BBQ Planks $79.00 ($89 purchased separately) Product code FGS002Click here for more details. Questions? Call us toll-free at 1-800-608-4825 The World's Finest Fish Oil We put only whole, unrefined oil from wild Alaskan sockeye salmon in our premium salmon oil supplements. Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon is one of the cleanest fish in the sea: a trait reflected in the inherent purity of its oil, which is now certified by NSF: one of the most highly respected independent labs in the U.S.Because our naturally pure salmon oil does not need to be distilled, it provides the essential omega-3 fatty acids (EPA DHA), plus an additional 32 other natural fatty acids, and astaxanthin: the potent antioxidant that gives sockeye its distinctive deep-red color. Last, but not least, ours is also the only salmon oil supplement certified as sustainably sourced by the Marine Stewardship Council (www.msc.org). The Vital Choice Advantage Click here to learn about the Vital Choice Advantage ... the many reasons why William Sears, M.D. - renowned as "America's Baby Doctor"- calls Vital Choice his favorite salmon source. Vital Choice was founded by two longtime Alaska fishermen-Randy Hartnell and Dave Hamburg-who know where to get the highest quality fish. And they test it periodically to ensure your safety. Cast Your Vote for Dr. Northrup's "Wisdom" Book Christiane Northrup, M.D. is one of America's best-loved physicians, whose books, PBS-TV specials, and Web site hold special meaning and value for women. Her latest book, Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Creating a Legacy of Physical and Emotional Health (Bantam, 2005) explores how and why the mother-daughter bond is at the heart of a woman's health. If you read and enjoyed Mother-Daughter Wisdom, please cast your vote for it in the Health/Self Improvement category of the Quills readers' book awards. Just go to the Quills Web site between August 15 and September 15, 2005. Dr. Northrup made these kind comments in June 2005 email newsletter: " ... truly safe and delicious seafood is available ... My comments on the safety and authentic labeling of Vital Choice Seafood products are a must see!" Berries to Live For! Vital Choice fresh-frozen organic blueberries, strawberries and red raspberries are rich in anti-aging antioxidants, and draw customer comments like this: " OH MY GOODNESS! I cannot believe the flavor ... the taste reminds me of something from my childhood. Thanks for a great product! Berries are incredibly healthful foods, and it's smart to seek out organic berries, grown without synthetic pesticides. Our organic berries come in convenient one pound bags, each yielding about 3-1/2 cups. They freeze well, so you can keep plenty on hand! Meet Us in St. Louis We'll be manning Booth #1038 and greeting old friends at the American Dietetic Association's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), which runs from Saturday, October 22 to Tuesday, October 25. Stop by to chat and sample some succulent seafood! For more information about FNCE 2005, Why Our Albacore Tuna's A Cut Above Our young, low-weight Pacific Albacore Tuna-fresh or canned-is simply superior! Smaller means safer: Vital Choice troll-caught tuna weigh just 12 lbs. or less, so they contain less mercury, and more omega-3s, than the larger troll-caught tuna touted by other " minimal mercury " vendors. No loitering allowed: Our tuna are hauled in fast, bled, and flash-frozen within about two hours. (Standard long-line-caught albacore spend 12 hours in the water.) Better, fresher flavor, even in the can: Unlike standard canned albacore-which is cooked twice at great cost to flavor and omega-3 content-Vital Choice tuna is cooked only once (in the can) to preserve its healthful oils and fresh flavor. The Vital Choice catalog lets you shop from your easy chair! Dietary Fat May Affect Kids' Memories Fish and plant foods seen superior to meat and dairy for children's memory by Craig Weatherby Childhood obesity is a rising concern, and many parents are prompted to cut their children's fat intake in an attempt to limit daily calories. The results of a new study suggest another reason why parents should be concerned about their kids' fat consumption. But, rather than decrying fat intake as a key source of excess calories-which it can be-the issue raised by this study is the type of fat children consume. In fact, the results suggest parents should exercise some caution about extreme fat-avoidance in their children's diets. We know that kids need moderate amounts of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) otherwise known as omega-6s and omega-3s. New analysis puts " PUFAs " first In a study published earlier this month, researchers at the University of South Carolina reported the results of their analysis of data from the U.S. government's Third National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES III), conducted from 1988 to 1994, which collected information about families' diets, children's performance on intelligence and achievement tests, and parents' perceptions of their kids' psycho-social functioning. To perform the just-published analysis, the University of South Carolina team correlated diet information with test scores and parent's perceptions. They concluded that, compared with children who got more of their calories from cholesterol (a fatty substance found primarily in meats and dairy foods), children who got more of their calories from nutritionally essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) did better on a commonly used measure of short-term memory called the digit span test. Specifically, children whose families participated in the NHANES III study enjoyed an increased chance of good performance on the memory test with each five per cent increase in energy intake from PUFAs, while the risk of poor performance increased by 25 per cent with every extra 100 mg of cholesterol consumed The correlations found between PUFA intake and performance were independent of socioeconomic status, maternal education level, marital status, and children's overall nutrition status. Results verify value of omega-3 PUFAs This study supports the findings of decades of research showing that people depend on PUFAs for optimal physiological performance and primary disease prevention. But they tend to obscure the important differences between omega-6 PUFAs and omega-3 PUFAs. The results of dozens of studies show that long-chain marine omega-3s help enhance mental acuity and reduce the risk or severity of depression and other mental disorders. But, as explained in our last issue (see " Beware the Omega-3 Bait-and-Switch " ), most Americans consume far too many omega-6 fats relative to omega-3 fats. The primary food sources of omega-6 PUFAs are nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils (omega-6s), while fish are the best sources of usable, long-chain omega-3 PUFAs. This is why every credible nutrition research institute and U.S. health agency recommends that we eat less vegetable oil and packaged food (often high in vegetable oil), and either enjoy more fish or take fish oil supplements containing long-chain omega-3s (EPA and DHA). What's a parent to do? Based on the results of this new analysis, and those of hundreds of prior studies, which categories of foods should be downplayed in children's diets, and which are desirable? The answer ... [Click here for full story] Wall Street Insider Appointed to Top FDA Job Bizarrely inappropriate move weakens wall between regulators and drug companies by Craig Weatherby If you read our July 11 article, " Diseased by Definition: Drug Profits Distort Medical Decisions " , in Vital Choices issue 31, you know that we share the fears of leading mainstream physicians, many of whom are concerned that drug company money is distorting health care decision-making. Many observers had expressed dismay when the Bush administration appointed veterinarian Lester Crawford, Ph.D. as FDA commissioner, given his past laissez faire attitudes toward now-pressing concerns such as the overuse of antibiotics in poultry feed. Those concerns have now been heightened by the appointment of Scott Gottlieb, M.D.-a Wall Street insider with scant medical experience but eager-to-please attitude toward drug and biotech companies-to one of three deputy commissioner posts at the FDA. As Dr. Jerome Kassirer, former editor of The New England Journal of Medicine, told the Seattle Times in a recent article, Gottlieb's appointment " further impedes the independence of the FDA. Gottlieb has an orientation which belies the goal of the FDA." Until July of this year, Gottlieb was editor of the Forbes/Gottlieb Medical Technology Investor newsletter. As one of three deputy commissioners, Gottlieb will oversee the FDA's new fast-track approval process for drug and biotech products. Dr. Gottlieb was an analyst for a Wall Street investment firm before earning a medical degree from New York's Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in 1999. His only clinical experience occurred during a two-year hospital internship, and the two or three weekend shifts a month he worked from 2003 until earlier this summer. Incredibly, in the wake of the country's recent experiences with Fen-Phen and Vioxx-and several other marginally useful drugs that were soon proved dangerous-Gottlieb supports faster drug approval and wants fewer warnings to the public about the potential side effects of drugs. Last month, the Seattle Times published their revealing investigation into the practice of doctors leaking details of ongoing drug research to investment firms: a report that led to a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation. In 2002, Gottlieb wrote an article in the investor publication Barron's, saying " the tight lid the FDA keeps on clinical-trials data has spawned a thriving niche of boutique investment-research firms that link money managers with medical experts capable of giving investors a wink and a nod." Gottlieb told the Times he opposes leaks, but he did not call for better enforcement of confidentiality agreements intended to stop leaks. Instead, he believes that the FDA should open up its drug-approval process to investors and the public. As the NEJM's Dr. Kassirer told the Times, " Releasing data early could result in premature and erroneous conclusions about the drug or device being tested, premature ending of clinical trials and even inappropriate enrollment of patients " . Dr. Gottlieb's resume: a revealing read It strikes us as truly bizarre that this appointment should occur after major drug companies have been caught fudging and hiding negative data on drugs intended to affect the lives of millions of people, to ensure that these products make billions of dollars for corporate officers and investors. It is instructive to read Dr. Gottliebs' resume, which appears very thin on ... [Click here for full story] Size Does Matter: Titanic Tuna Sets Size and Mercury Records Test of record-breaking tuna confirms correlation between size and mercury levels As we've reported in several past articles, government and independent tests show a consistent correlation between the size of a tuna and the amount of mercury it contains. Now, the results of tests on a huge, record-breaking tuna confirm those findings, in spades. Last month, sport fisherman Dan Dillon landed an 873-pound tuna off Delaware. In addition to breaking the size record for Delaware-caught tuna, the enormous fish also broke a record for mercury content. Mercury levels in the behemoth bluefin-2.5 parts per million (ppm)-were two-and-one-half times higher than the one ppm limit set by the Food and Drug Administration for commercial fish, above which fish cannot be sold. And, they were nearly twice as high as the highest level of mercury ever found in fresh or frozen tuna steaks. Bigger fish pose bigger risks Mercury becomes more concentrated as it rises up the ocean food chain, from microscopic organisms to fish. Because tuna, king mackerel, swordfish, sharks, and other predator species occupy the top rungs of the food chain, they contain EPA/FDA Advice for Women and Young Children NOTE: The agencies' comments on albacore do not apply to ours. Vital Choice tuna contains 76 percent less mercury than standard canned albacore. " Do not eat Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury. " Eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury. Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish. Another commonly eaten fish, albacore ("white") tuna has more mercury* than canned light tuna. So, when choosing your two meals of fish and shellfish, you may eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) of albacore tuna* per week. " Check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. If no advice is available, eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week. " Follow these same recommendations when feeding fish and shellfish to your young child, but serve smaller portions. " far more mercury than the smaller fish they prey upon (e.g., herring, sardines, snapper, menhaden). This is why we select only the smallest, troll-caught Pacific albacore tuna, all of which come from fisherman and nearby Vital Choice neighbor Paul Hill. As a result, Vital Choice minimal-mercury albacore tuna contain 76 percent less methyl mercury than standard canned albacore (0.08 ppm versus 0.34 ppm), whose processors typically use much larger, older fish. The mercury levels found in our albacore tuna are 12 times lower than the allowable limit (1 part per million) set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and six times lower than the recommended limit (0.5 ppm) set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our perspective on mercury in tuna A recent analysis by Harvard researchers concluded that the rewards of fish rich in omega-3s outweigh the risks of mercury exposure quite substantially (see "Fish Health Rewards Seen Outweighing Risks").That said, it makes sense to minimize mercury intake while getting as much uniquely valuable marine omega-3 fat as you can. Because the mercury levels in Vital Choice albacore are about as low as they get in any tuna, you can enjoy it in moderation with peace of mind.Sources FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition. Mercury Levels in Commercial Fish and Shellfish. Accessed online August 26, 2005 at http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Efrf/sea-mehg.html Foulke JE. Mercury In Fish: Cause For Concern? FDA Consumer, September 1994. Accessed online August 26, 2005 at http://www.fda.gov/fdac/reprints/mercury.html Murray M. Del. tuna breaks another record. The News Journal. August 25, 2005. Accessed online August 26, 2005 at http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050825/NEWS01/508250360/1006 Western Fishboat Owners Association. Raw mercury data from 91 samples of younger, 3-5 year old albacore tuna caught by US jig boats in 2003. Accessed online August 26, 2005 at http://www.wfoa-tuna.orggeneral/amtest_idrawdata2004-fixed.pdf [PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION] Two for Tuna (Recipes, That Is) In honor of Dan Dillon's 873-pound catch (see " Size Does Matter, " in this issue) off Delaware, we present two easy recipes for tuna. However, these employ our fabulous, minimal mercury Pacific albacore, rather than pricey portions from a bluefin behemoth like the one Dan caught, which is destined no doubt for the money-is-no-object Japanese sushi market. Grilled or Broiled Tuna with Mustard Marinade Grilled tuna goes well with rice, or top a tossed salad with chunks of the cooked fish. You can also cook the fish under a broiler. Serves 3 to 4. 4 (6 oz. each) Vital Choice Albacore Tuna medallions Marinade 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or white vinegar About 1 to 2 hours before grilling, place tuna in a glass bowl. Combine marinade ingredients; pour over tuna and turn to make sure all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until it's time to grill. Brush a clean grill with olive oil. (You can also cook the fish under a broiler.) Grill over hot coals for about 6 minutes, or until charred on the outside and still a little pink in the middle. Aegean Tuna with Pasta A hint of mint gives this recipe a distinctive Eastern Mediterranean flavor. Serves 4 to 6. 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lg. onion, cut in 1/2 inch dice 1 can (35 oz.) tomatoes, drained & chopped 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 (6 oz. each) Vital Choice Albacore Tuna medallions, cut in 1/2 inch dice 1/2 c. chopped fresh mint 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 lb. linguini Place 1/4 cup oil and onion in skillet over low heat, 10 to 12 minutes. Add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook over moderate heat, partially covered until thickened about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Season tuna with remaining salt and pepper. In medium skillet, heat remaining oil. Add tuna and cook over medium heat about 4 minutes. Add cooked tuna, mint and garlic to tomato sauce and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Cook pasta, drain. Top pasta with tuna and sauce, and serve. [PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION] A Vital Community Connection Vital Choice contributes a portion of its net profits to the Weil Foundation and other causes devoted to improving the health and well being of people and the planet on which we all depend. Powered by IMN This email was sent to: kellykebby From Vital Choice Seafood, 605 30th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221 USA (REMOVE) - to be instantly deleted from this list.(CHANGE FORMAT) - receive future messages in plain text format.(REPORT ABUSE) and remove me from the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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