Your Guide to Sustainable Seafood
At Rancho La Puerta, we focus on a plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables, but we also include sustainable seafood and fish for added protein and variety. Given the current environmental concerns, it’s crucial to make informed choices about seafood.
Dr. Victoria Maizes, Executive Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, recently provided guidance on this topic. Below is a list of seafood considered the best and good alternatives, based on low toxicity and sustainable practices.
We’ve included links to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch list for each type of fish, so you can find detailed information on the best and worst choices. Even within the best categories, some varieties should be avoided due to environmental issues, so please consult the links for full details.
The Best:
- Salmon (Rich in Omega-3s)
- Black cod/ sablefish (Rich in Omega-3s)
- Sardines (Rich in Omega-3s)
- Artic Char (Rich in Omega-3s)
Good Choices:
- Herring (Rich in Omega-3s)
- Mahi Mahi
- Trout
- Cod
- Halibut
- Clams
- Crab
- Lobster
- Mussels
- Oysters
- Scallops
- Shrimp
- Tuna
- Tilapia (high in omega-6s)
- Catfish (high in omega-6s)
If there is seafood or fish that is not listed, but that you particularly like, we recommend searching for it on the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch list.
We also recommend checking out the articles below:
Ocean Issues (focuses on the limitations of wild caught fish and the emergence of sustainable seafood farming)
