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This past summer, I made tinned fish my personality. I lived out my pescatarian dream, trying 15 different varieties, from Fishwife’s trendy tuna to Wild Planet’s simple sardines.

Before I began my testing, my editor had concerns, wondering: “What about all the mercury?” And: “Is it safe to eat every day?”

Shyla Davis-Cadogan, registered dietitian

David Love, environmental health and engineering professor at Johns Hopkins University

Roxana Ehsani, registered sports dietitian

Anna Hezel, author of Tin to Table: Fancy, Snacky Recipes for Tin-thusiasts and A-fish-ionados