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Fish is a great
and healthy food
to have while
pregnant! Its a
simple matter of
what TYPE of
fish to avoid
like the large
salt water fish
that contain
high levels of
mercury. Fresh
water fish like
trout, catfish,
fish sticks,
flounder,
salmon, craoker,
and haddok are
ok to eat. Tuna
can be eaten in
moderation (one
serving a week).
Large fish like
shark, tile
fish, swordfish,
tuna steaks, sea
bass, Halibut
and other LARGE
saltwater fish
are known to
contain high
levels of methyl
mercury, a
substance that
can potentially
cause
neurological
damage when
consumed in
large amounts.
Farm-raised
trout and
catfish, Pacific
salmon, and fish
sticks are safe.
Shellfish
(shrimp,
crawfish, crab,
etc)are also
fine to eat
while pregnant.
Remember that
all of these are
to be well
cooked, not raw
or smoked.
Other foods to
avoid are-
-Raw meats -Raw
chicken -Raw
eggs (Caesar
salads and
eggnog!!!) -Soft
cheeses,
including Brie,
Camembert,
Mexican-style,
and any other
cheese that may
be made with
inadequately
pasteurized
milk, can harbor
Listeria. -Do
not drink raw
milk, or eat
foods that
contain
unpasteurized
milk. -Pate
-Unwashed fruits
& vegetables
-Foods & drinks
that contain
caffeine (limit
or avoid!) tea,
coffee, and
colas -Alcohol
-Saccharin
(NutraSweet is
preferable)
Liver is a GREAT
source of much
needed iron
while pregnant
(anemia is
common during
pregnancy).
Peanuts are also
a healthy snack
and should only
be avoided if
you are allergic
to them (DUH!).
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