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A Fishy Situation

Details: Published on Monday, 11 July 2011 21:43; Written by David Shutler CPT

In a fitness competitor, bodybuilder, or just tuna

anyone involved in living a very health oriented lifestyle one thing is predominant in our daily diet…and that is protein. However, until recently, I didn’t know just how detrimental to muscle building one of the sources I was taking in could be.

Tuna, although a quick and simple and for a long time “effective” form of on the go protein when in a pinch, can actually be more harmful than helpful. There are different kinds of fish that feed off the bottom of the ocean, otherwise known as “bottom-feeders” that relatively should be avoided. These fish collect a lot of the harmful things lying on the ocean floor and remains in their gut, until we as humans consume them.

Now tuna is very high in mercury and can actually catabolize our muscle. For those that aren’t familiar with the word “catabolic” it means breaking down of muscle tissue. This is what happens when we work out…we are in a catabolic state. So a diet heavy in tunafish can be hurting more than helping your cause.

I wish I would have known this back when I would eat close to three cans of tuna a day just because it was quick and easy. Not only does tuna have a high level of mercury, it can also contain substantial amounts of sodium which we also want to avoid in excessive amounts.

For your best protein fish sources, stick to things like tilapia (my personal favorite) and a bit of salmon for a fattier fish. Just stay away from the tuna…and if you do, do it sparingly, therefore sparing your muscles from wasting away!

Dave Shutler
www.shutlerfitnessdc.com

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