Ocean conservationists offer ‘Fish List’ to choose seafood wisely

Three institutions working on behalf of ocean conservation have a guide to help people make wise choices when eating seafood.

“The Fish List” is described as “the unified voice” of Blue Ocean Institute, Environmental Defense and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The list tells consumers which seafood choices are better for ocean ecosystems, which are associated with ecological harm to the oceans, and indicates which kinds of seafood have elevated levels of mercury and other substances that are health concerns.

You can download a copy from the Web site: http://www.thefishlist.org.

Healthy road trip food

Planning a road trip this summer? If you are, and are looking for alternatives to the familiar fast-food restaurants, check out “Healthy Highways: The Traveler’s Guide to Healthy Eating” (Ceres Press, 2004, $18.95).

The paperback lists more than 1,900 health-food stores, food co-ops and health-oriented restaurants throughout the United States. Included are addresses, directions and maps to help you find the stores and restaurants you want. The book is available at www.amazon.com.