Monday, May 21, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Omega-3 and seal oil
Seal meat is not regulated under either standards of meat or fish, therefore cannot meet criteria for international value of wholesomeness.
Canada misleads consumers, marketing seal oil as a "health" alternative. Seal oil contains bioaccumulative PCBs, a known animal carcinogen, PCBs produce health affects such as reproductive disorders, liver disease, and other problems. PCBs are stored in body fat and are dangerously bioaccumulated in the foodchain. Resistant to degradation, PCBs persist for many years in the environment. What Canada markets as benefits of seal oil is the Omega-3 and essential fatty acids, should be taken in plant form, such as flax seed oils. 1 tablespoon of crushed flax seed contains the recommended daily amount of Omega-3.
Canada misleads consumers, marketing seal oil as a "health" alternative. Seal oil contains bioaccumulative PCBs, a known animal carcinogen, PCBs produce health affects such as reproductive disorders, liver disease, and other problems. PCBs are stored in body fat and are dangerously bioaccumulated in the foodchain. Resistant to degradation, PCBs persist for many years in the environment. What Canada markets as benefits of seal oil is the Omega-3 and essential fatty acids, should be taken in plant form, such as flax seed oils. 1 tablespoon of crushed flax seed contains the recommended daily amount of Omega-3.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Help spread the word about Canada's commercial seal hunt - Printable handout
It's easy to share information about Canada's commercial seal hunt. http://www.friendsforseals.org/ways-to-help/
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