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Monday, June 23, 2014

Eat fish during pregnancy

 

When you’re pregnant, it’s important to make healthy food choices. This is especially true when it comes to fish. Fish are a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients that can be good for your baby’s health.

The Food and Drug administration (FDA) is changing their guidelines for eating fish during pregnancy. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, the FDA now suggests you eat at least 8 and up to 12 ounces a week of fish that are low in mercury. This includes fish like shrimp, salmon, pollock, catfish, canned light tuna, tilapia and cod. It’s OK to eat up to 6 ounces a week of albacore (white) tuna.

However, FDA still says to avoid eating raw fish, like sushi, as well as fish that can be high in mercury, like shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. And always check with your local health department before you eat any fish you catch yourself.
The new recommendations on eating fish during pregnancy are open for public comment. Share your thoughts! Learn more about eating healthy and foods to avoid or limit during pregnancy.

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