Fish is one of those foods that most people know is good for them.

It’s linked to heart health, brain function, reduced inflammation, and healthy aging. Many of the longest-lived populations in the world eat fish regularly.

And yet … every time I bring up seafood in a class or conversation, the same question comes up:

But what about mercury? 

What about farmed fish? 

What should I actually buy?

What's the difference between wild salmon and farmed salmon?

Fish shouldn’t feel confusing. So let’s simplify this — because omega-3 fats are too important to ignore.

Have you ever stopped to think about what you’re feeding your brain?

Just like the rest of your body, your brain needs the right fuel to function at its best.

Here are some interesting “brain” facts: