Category Archives: Health

So easy it is! Cooking Tilapia 101

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

Our family eats a lot of Tilapia, for the obvious reason that our family farms it, but also because it’s healthy, so mild, and everyone (even avowed fish-haters) loves it.  [Ok, I do have staunchly vegan friends who have not … Continue reading →

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Prix d’Elite at Brussels Seafood Show 2011

Posted on May 15, 2011 by admin

Our team congratulates Augustson (seafood producer in Iceland & Denmark) on their victory at the Prix d’Elite in the health & nutrition category.  Of course, we celebrated the prize as our own as well, since it is our tilapia that … Continue reading →

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Tilapia for Lent

Posted on March 20, 2011 by admin

Today is the first day of spring, which put us in the second week of Lent. Though most strongly associated with the Catholic religion, this practice of self sacrifice is being adopted by many faiths as an opportunity to practice … Continue reading →

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When Can You Feed Fish to a Baby?

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Lela

Many parents are eager to start giving fish to young children, but when is it safe? According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, fish is one of the most common food allergens. But most experts agree that … Continue reading →

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Fish For Trees: Sustainability Is About People

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Lela

According to the world’s largest tilapia producer, more than 50 percent of the fish consumed in the U.S. is produced in fish farms. But as we eat our delicious seafood, we’re unaware of the wide gaps in social and environmental principles … Continue reading →

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Mislabeled Seafood: What Are You Eating?

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Lela

Earlier this year the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that formally acknowledges that companies illegally mislabeling seafood products in order to avoid paying anti-dumping duties are also evading U.S. food safety laws. While the report did not specifically identify tilapia … Continue reading →

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Note to Baby Boomers: Eat Fish For Peace of Mind

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Lela

There are plenty of great reasons to eat fish, especially as we get *ahem* up in years. Baby boomers are all about healthy living. Embracing good nutrition – including eating fish – is part of any healthy lifestyle. Here are some great … Continue reading →

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Health Experts Weigh in on Unwarranted Tilapia Scares

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Lela

Said the tilapia to the hamburger: I’m healthier than you are! Sometimes it’s confusing to sort out all the health information we’re bombarded with on a daily basis. Last year tilapia was taking a beating because of slightly higher levels … Continue reading →

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7 Tilapia Sensations with Weight Watchers Points

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Lela

My freezer is always stocked with a supply of tilapia. We eat it about once a week and I have a habit – as I’m sure some of you do too – of falling back on old standbys. I needed some … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Is Farm-Raised Fish?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Lela

When you hear the term farm-raised fish do you picture a cowboy in waders swinging a big fish net instead of a lasso? Or have you never given the source of your fish fillet a second thought? What’s the difference … Continue reading →

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