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Wild Salmon or Farmed Salmon? Which is the Best Choice?

Season 1 Episode 3

Salmon is an excellent healthy dinner option for our bodies and brains. It’s low in mercury and loaded with fatty acids. But when you're shopping the seafood section, which do choose: wild or farmed? Sheril pits wild vs. farmed salmon in the ultimate taste test, while you learn the the pros and cons of each. From WKAR at Michigan State University, produced in cooperation with Food@MSU.

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