As we know, fish is a great source of fat. But not all fish are created equal. So let’s discuss the difference between farm raised and wild caught. Grocery stores have to label which category it falls under, so just look out for the labels. 

Farm Raised: 

• raised on a fish farm in enclosed pens
• cleanliness can range, but some are over crowded causing toxins and diseases to spread
• they are most commonly fed overly processed corn, grains, and fish meal
• limited diet changes fish color and they often have to be dyed with food coloring to appear the color you see them as
• they still can have some omega-3s but also commonly have sources of omega-6s, which are inflammatory

Wild Caught:

• fish caught in their natural enviroments
• have access to a diverse, natural diet
• feed on other fish so they have a great source of omega-3 fatty acids
• their food diversity makes them a good source of vitamins and minerals as well

To be completely transparent, wild caught is often more expensive. If fresh wild caught is too pricey for you to buy, I would suggest getting frozen wild caught over farm raised. The health benefits are so much better. The only thing to make sure of when buying frozen is that the only ingredient is the fish (we dont want them adding anything)!!