The Smart Seafood Buying Guide | Wellington Restaurant

Today seafood industry is witnessing many adversaries as our oceans are heavily polluted and acidifying, thereby affecting the aquatic creatures in several ways. Due to overfishing only, the population of global fish is dangerously depleting. Meanwhile, mercury levels in fish are increasing that could lead to many diseases in consumers. 

Keeping them aside, we must know the health benefits of seafood. As the sustainable-food movement flourishes, the fish lovers are curious on more information about it.

Let's discuss a few important things to consider during seafood shopping.

Choose small

You know Mercury is a neurotoxin that can take a dig on consumers' brain function as well as nervous system. The young children and pregnant women are mostly vulnerable to these effects. Smaller fish in general contain less mercury than larger varieties. That's why you can choose small over big.

It is recommended that you should expect dishes prepared with small fish on your dining table at the restaurant you visit. This is safer and more nutritious for you and your family members. Keep it in mind. 

Buy Local

The per capita consumption of seafood in New Zealand stands at about 25 Kg every year. A large portion of seafood is produced by its Fishing and Aquaculture industry. The country also exports some percentage of it to hike its revenue collection, which indirectly puts pressure on domestic consumption.

As per a study, seafood consumption has risen over the last few years. This is attributable to various factors and increase in health consciousness is one of the primary reasons. Seafood is proved to be a healthier option as compared to other meat products, such as red meat, due to presence of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

You need to rely more on local rather than exported items as farm-raised products are exposed to dangerous antibiotics and chemicals, stored in bacteria-laden ice. Some countries have already banned such seafood. 

Diversify

Lower Hutt restaurants experience the popularity of seafood much more than other regions of Wellington. The demands of seafood types - shrimp, tuna and salmon are quite high in Petone restaurants. This demand leads to overfishing and habitat destruction. To maintain ecological balance, you need to diversify your seafood choice.

Be vigilant

Strictly, always buy seafood from trustworthy restaurants. The best seafood restaurant in Wellington maintains optimum standard for the seafood they sell and keeps long-term sustainable seafood plans in place i.e. the demands of seafood is met through environmentally responsible ways.

You must be vigilant about the procurement of seafood by the restaurant and it's better if you can gather information about its certificates and recognitions given by food safety or any related departments of the local administration.

Use modern equipment

Seafood which is both healthy and sustainable is everyone's choice. Certain tools and equipment available today can make your seafood fast and tasty. You can check those at your favourite restaurant in Lower Hutt during your friendly visit. Yes.. One more thing is that you should not ignore negative impacts of the tools, if any. You must stop using them in such cases.

Before heading to your nearest restaurant in Petone, you must have an enquiry about the food items and everything on its website as eminent restaurants make everything transparent.

Whether you are buying seafood or enjoying them at the Petone restaurant, you should not ignore this safety guide.

"Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food" – Hippocrates.