The Tilapia Discussion revisited

[Guff]

Cliff notes...tilapia even though it is a fish, probably isn't the best choice to eat.

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/disc...farm-video.htm

[bebeklein]

Well, I certainly don't like the idea of tilapia being used to eat $hit. I buy mine from Costco and I wish I could find out where their source is from.

I googled the subject and I found this piece. It also says shellfish are bottom feeders and fertilizer is used to grow things like tomatoes etc. And don't pigs eat their own feces? (I don't eat pork that often....bacon every now and then). Even so, I probably won't be buying tilapia any time soon.

Based on the last thread I've ventured out into sardines and smoked herring on crackers. They make for great snacks when I go on long hikes or rollerblading.

http://cleanerplateclub.wordpress.co...t-poop-really/

[Marius_Ursus]

This is the third time tilapia have been brought up here since the first villification article showed up a few months ago. I think avoiding tilapia is like avoiding cheese because it has too much fat or avocado because it has too much green.

If you were going to eat tilapia for every meal every day, or even three times per week, it might have a negative effect on your health. I don't know about everyone else, but I have tilapia once every two or three months. I think the lean source of protein far outweighs any possible negative side effects of eating a pound of it per day.

Just my .02.

[bonknhead]

When I lived in Hawaii back in the 80's and 90's, we used to throw tilapia back 'cause it was considered a garbage fish.

[Marius_Ursus]

When I lived in Hawaii back in the 80's and 90's, we used to throw tilapia back 'cause it was considered a garbage fish.

Why?

[bebeklein]

This is the third time tilapia have been brought up here since the first villification article showed up a few months ago. I think avoiding tilapia is like avoiding cheese because it has too much fat or avocado because it has too much green.

If you were going to eat tilapia for every meal every day, or even three times per week, it might have a negative effect on your health. I don't know about everyone else, but I have tilapia once every two or three months. I think the lean source of protein far outweighs any possible negative side effects of eating a pound of it per day.

Just my .02.

Marius, you really don't have a problem with eating a fish that dines on feces? I guess it's more of an issue for me. I probably eat it 2 or 3 times a week.

[bonknhead]

Why?

That's a good question. Back then, all my friends said don't waste my time with tilapia, so I threw them back. If you google "tilapia Hawaii", you'll see that's still happening today.

Kinda funny actually for a state where the "state meat" is SPAM. lol

[LyingSac]

aahhh.....The cycle of life....

[BuckSpin]

Marius, you really don't have a problem with eating a fish that dines on feces? I guess it's more of an issue for me. I probably eat it 2 or 3 times a week.

If you think about it, all fish live & breathe 24/7/365 in a giant fish toilet.....

Just sayin'...

[Old-Time-Lifter]

This is the third time tilapia have been brought up here since the first villification article showed up a few months ago. I think avoiding tilapia is like avoiding cheese because it has too much fat or avocado because it has too much green.

If you were going to eat tilapia for every meal every day, or even three times per week, it might have a negative effect on your health. I don't know about everyone else, but I have tilapia once every two or three months. I think the lean source of protein far outweighs any possible negative side effects of eating a pound of it per day.

Just my .02.

Once again I'm siding with Marius........... lol

[Old-Time-Lifter]

Marius, you really don't have a problem with eating a fish that dines on feces? I guess it's more of an issue for me. I probably eat it 2 or 3 times a week.

If you think about it, all fish live & breathe 24/7/365 in a giant fish toilet.....

Just sayin'...

There you go.............

[LyingSac]

if you can make it (whatevr) taste good ....i'll eat it.

[dirkwright]

I don't think catfish or flounder are any better really.

[Minotaur]

Marius, you really don't have a problem with eating a fish that dines on feces? I guess it's more of an issue for me. I probably eat it 2 or 3 times a week.

Catfish and eels, not to mention shellfish, consume waste too. It's not like we're eating their digestive systems. These organisms derive nutrition from other organisms' waste.

And if we want to get right down to it, the much sought-after lobster is nothing more than a large ocean-going cockroach. Yes, closely related arthropods.

[Marius_Ursus]

Lots of animals eat their own and other animals' feces. I'm not about to stop eating pork because of it. Once the body breaks it down in the digestive tract, it becomes its components, just like any food we eat.

[MT_Pawkits]

It's just a little poop. They prob pee in there too.

[Guff]

Lots of animals eat their own and other animals' feces. I'm not about to stop eating pork because of it. Once the body breaks it down in the digestive tract, it becomes its components, just like any food we eat.

Whatever helps you sleep at night Scat-man

[C5VetteLS1]

When it comes right down to the facts, we're all eating dead animals. Who gives a damn what the dead animal use to eat? Eating a dead animal is sickening enough when you think about it.

Think I'll go have a ground beef patty for lunch today ;-)

[MT_Pawkits]

Chickens eat feces too!

[LyingSac]

has any one here eaten Mikki D's?

[MT_Pawkits]

has any one here eaten Mikki D's?

YUP!!

[SP1966]

I think I now understand what they mean when they say ignorance is bliss.

Thanks for this!!

[Marius_Ursus]

For the record, fecal matter is very high in nitrogen. The only thing that makes it not a food are the bacteria. That's why vegetables grown in dung don't have the kind of nutrient depletion that unfertilized soil has.

[Whatanejit]

Can't say I've heard of tilapia - don't think we get it over here....

Good debate though.

[Old-Time-Lifter]

You are all a bunch of poop eaters!!

Come on guys most animals end up eating a bit of dung now and then, even humans end up eating a small amount. You know how many folks don't wash their hands after using the rest room? And some of them work in your favorite restaurant!

[LyingSac]

You are all a bunch of poop eaters!!

Come on guys most animals end up eating a bit of dung now and then, even humans end up eating a small amount. You know how many folks don't wash their hands after using the rest room? And some of them work in your favorite restaurant!

aint' that what i said?

[LyingSac]

For the record, fecal matter is very high in nitrogen. The only thing that makes it not a food are the bacteria. That's why vegetables grown in dung don't have the kind of nutrient depletion that unfertilized soil has.

poop is our friend!

[Old-Time-Lifter]

aint' that what i said?

yep.........

poop is our friend!

but it's more friendly with some folks............

[GymMouse45]

Ok, I have been trying to go vegetarian and this thread is seriously helping! Thanks, guys!

[NaturalMsO]

If you think about it, all fish live & breathe 24/7/365 in a giant fish toilet.....

Just sayin'...

Well, thank you! I used to like fish ... before I read your post. LOL