Eating fish for your heart? Skip the tilapia

Eating right is an important way to protect your heart. Many people turn to fish as a low-fat, high quality source of protein. But researchers at the Wake Forest School of Medicine are now saying that tilapia, a popular species of mild-tasting fish, may not be the best choice for good heart health.

Though many fish, such as Atlantic mackerel, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, tilapia is actually low in these heart-healthy fats. Not only that, they're high in omega-6 fats. Together, that combination makes tilapia an inflammatory food, something people with heart disease shouldn't be eating.

In fact, experts say that tilapia has the same inflammatory potential as a hamburger. Surprising, I know. For more tips on what kinds of fish are both safe and Earth-friendly, check out Monetery Bay Aquarium's seafood guide.