Chelation is the process of an organic compound binding to a metal ion and removing it from the body. this is an important principle for cleaning out our bodies of toxins. Heavy metals like, mercury, lead, and aluminum can lead to brain damage and increase the risk of alzheimers disease. This is especially important to know with concerns these days about lead paint in childrens toys, and mercury in fish.Cilantro is what they call a natural chelator. By consuming raw cilantro you can actually remove heavy metals from your blood.Tuna is one of my favorite treats, as a large deep sea fish it tends to have high concentrations of mercury in it. But the omega 3 fatty acids in it are invaluable to our bodies and nerves. Tonight is tuna night at my house. I'll be preparing the tuna by flash searing it. This entails heating up my cast iron skillet to super hot, and searing the tuna on the preheated pan. Mmy garnish for the fish will be chopped ginger, cilantro, and scallions, with mango salsa. The focus of course will be on having a large serving of cilantro with our fish this evening, to balance the heavy metals in it.Rock on and happy cooking.
