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Why should you not eat carp?

Asked: David H. Pare, Last Updated:

Carp are bottom-feeding fish, which makes them much more likely to pick up toxins, chemicals, and generally unpleasant flavors from the wild. (Surprisingly enough, their mercury levels are low since they generally don't eat other fish.)

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    Tuna has a meaty aroma that is naturally pungent. Whether it's fresh or in a pouch or can, it should smell clean, fresh, and like the ocean. A strong fishy odor or taste is most likely a sign that your tuna has gone bad, so toss it.

  • Are canned clams raw or cooked?

    Canned. Canned clams are cooked in the canning process and have an inferior flavor and they can get a bit chewy, but they will work for many recipes.

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    The same bivalve eating individuals claim that mussels and oysters are not sentient because they do not have “brains,” and while it is true that mussels and oyster do not have a brain in the sense that you or I do, they do have ganglia.

  • Do squirrels eat fish from ponds?

    Squirrels are clever creatures, as any gardener knows, and eat a wide variety of foods, but, typically, squirrels do not eat fish out of ponds. Squirrels swim if necessary, but they usually dislike water and avoid it. If a tasty, freshly dead fish were available, though, a hungry squirrel might take advantage of it.

  • How many times a week should you eat prawns?

    Question: Is there any limit to eating seafood like prawns and smoked salmon? As in, is it okay to eat them both four times a week? There is no real limit on the amount of marine foods you can consume on a weekly basis as long as it's excellent quality, from a reputable source and eaten as part of a varied diet.

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