We’ve previously recommended fish as a food that’s particularly good for your brain – in large part because it’s high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
While this holds true for many fish, one of the most popular, Tilapia, actually contains very little of the beneficial fatty acids according to new research from Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Instead, Tilapia is loaded with omega-6, which can cause inflammation that is bad for the heart. In fact, one of the authors of the study said, “the inflammatory potential of hamburger and pork bacon is lower than the average serving of farmed tilapia.”
So make sure your fish provides the right kind of fish fats! Some good options are Salmon, Mackerel, Trout, Whitefish, and Bluefin Tuna.
[...] written by the brainiac folks over at Lumosity warns that not all fish is brain food. Apparently, fish like tilapia don’t contain the right fatty acids in them to make them exactly [...]