11 Shocking Salmon Myths You’re Still Buying Into (Stop Doing #4!)

9. Farmed salmon is bad for you

If raised sustainably, Atlantic salmon that’s farmed shouldn’t use chemicals or antibiotics. It is an incredibly popular fish, and wild populations can’t keep up. Rather than putting those specimens into extinction, farmed salmon with ethical and eco-friendly practices are a great alternative.

10. Cooked salmon isn’t as healthy

Cooking salmon can actually be healthier. If you’re worried about killing nutrients, cook it at a low temperature. But raw salmon can actually potentially cause you to consume a dangerous bacteria or parasite. Of course, this is different with sushi salmon, which is required to be sashimi-grade and which can often be bought at a higher price point.

11. Frozen salmon isn’t as nutritious

Just like frozen fruits and veggies, salmon is frozen at its peak of nutrition. In that sense, frozen salmon might be the healthiest variety that you can get. Often, “fresh’ fish is pre-frozen and thawed out unless it’s being directly purchased from a fishmonger off the boat. High-fat fish can be frozen well without impacting taste.