You know how people worry about eating peanut butter or drinking coffee because of “toxins”? Same idea here—it’s all about dose. A cup of coffee is fine; ten cups will make you jittery and sad. A swordfish steak once in a blue moon is fine; a swordfish sandwich every week is not.
In fact, the benefits can outweigh the risks: swordfish is packed with protein, selenium, and vitamin D. Selenium actually helps counteract mercury in your body, like a tiny bodyguard. So eating it occasionally isn’t just okay—it can even be a smart choice, nutrition-wise.
