Kay, don't apologize for entering into this conversation--it's for everyone! I'm just a blabbermouth, as Shadow knows , so I'll keep on posting until someone stops me. Anyway, I think sardines are perfectly fine--in moderation. Jane Brody had a terrific article in Tuesday's New York Times about the mercury content in fish, and I'll look it up later on today and post the results. I think unless you're pregnant, it's ok to eat even the mercury containing fish once or twice a week--but I'll check and make sure.

As for the peanut butter, which is my very favorite food in the world, I'm aware of the aflatoxins--but I do try to limit my consumption of it, as much as it pains me to do so.

You asked about my reaction to AA: I have some eczema and other problems related to dry skin, which the Eades discuss as an effect of AA sensitivity, and since I don't particularly care for red meat anyway, it's no sacrifice to limit my consumption of it.

Please continue to post and join in here.