Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I was searching ways to eat within my budget, and came across a paleo article that suggested canned fish. I am looking primarily into sardine, anchovies, salmon, scallops, oysters, but seriously any sea food/protein is fine. I follow this guide for the most recommended fish: http://www.kidsafeseafood.org/best-choices-archive/

And for sure, like everyone else, I want to avoid mercury, BPA, and want authentic foods. But I also have to keep within my budget. Sustainability is also taken into consideration, but not as much as the other factors as I am desperate.

I am looking for a reliable brand that you guys like. Hopefully it's not too expensive. I buy my 100% grass fed beef for $12/lb, so I want a fish that's perhaps cheaper than that.

I am thinking of eating about 1-3 cans of fish per week, along with my small amount of meat and bunch of eggs. So I don't think I am eating too much.

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Sunny Beaches · Answer 1 · 2012-03-30 06:46:33Z UTC

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WILD PLANET.

I buy their sardines and salmon. BPA-free lining is a plus.

answered Mar 30 2012 at 6:46

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	Hm, I just saw that you're in Venice. I'm not sure if you have those products available there... I think Wild Planet is definitely more expensive than other canned fish, but it's worth it. Frozen Alaskan salmon I find is pretty much all the same in terms of brands I've tried. – Sunny Beaches Mar 30 2012 at 6:48
	I already saw so many recommend that brand! And yes I am in Venice, but I can order some on amazon. Do you think the Wild Planet products are cheaper than my $12/lb beef? I am very bad with calculation at the moment. – Paleomofo Mar 30 2012 at 6:49
	It's about 27ish grams of protein per can (for the sardines), depending on what "flavor" you pick. I get mine for a little less than $3 a can. My ground beef I got (grass-fed, humanely-raised) was a little less than $7/lb with 1/4 of it being 22 grams of protein. That's kind of how I measure "worth" and value. So for ME, the sardines are more expensive. Other brands are cheaper, but WP has bpa-free lining in their cans. But since you're only doing this a few times a week, I think it would be worth it. I've also seen frozen sardines on sale and have thought about purchasing those. – Sunny Beaches Mar 30 2012 at 6:57
	So I consider 22-25 "one meal's worth" of protein (again, this is only for me). Sardines--$3/meal if you can do okay with the shipping. For you, it looks like it'll be about the same price as your beef if not slightly less if you can get a deal on shipping.. – Sunny Beaches Mar 30 2012 at 7:00
	If you buy in bulk, it might be a better deal so keep that in mind. – Sunny Beaches Mar 30 2012 at 7:01

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Annika · Answer 2 · 2012-03-30 12:51:17Z UTC

I love Bar Harbor canned fish. These herring with cracked pepper are my favorite; at Amazon these are (if my math is right) about $7.50/pound, although I can occasionally get them at a local discount store for $2/can (they are 6.7 oz). Wild-caught Alaskan salmon is also an excellent choice, and is usually $2-$5/pound.

Alex · Answer 3 · 2012-03-30 12:55:28Z UTC

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With respect to avoiding mercury in tuna, the less expensive chunk light types have significantly less mercury than solid white albacore. The small amount of tuna in my diet is the tongol tuna they sell at the healthfood store.

answered Mar 30 2012 at 12:55

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Beth-WeightMaven · Answer 4 · 2012-03-30 11:11:54Z UTC

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I buy individual servings of wild salmon and tuna by the case from Vital Choice. It's not cheap (~$5/can), but they work so well for packing for lunch or travel that I keep going back and ordering again and again!

answered Mar 30 2012 at 11:11

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Matt · Answer 5 · 2012-03-30 11:21:29Z UTC

I can get Sustainable Seas brand Tuna in BPA-free cans for $2.50 locally. Upwards of $3.50 online for multi-packs. It's 3 times the cost of cheap tuna, but had I known it was a steal for what it was I would have bought a few more cans for backup rations.

desi · Answer 6 · 2012-03-30 12:08:32Z UTC

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Trader Joe's canned salmon is BPA free and affordable

answered Mar 30 2012 at 12:08

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	He's in Venice! – Sunny Beaches Mar 30 2012 at 13:00
	I have a trader joe's I can get on by bus. I am going to look tomorrow. – Paleomofo Mar 30 2012 at 19:40

Good frozen/canned sea food brands!

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