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We all know that fish is a healthy food, and of course also be beneficial during the period of pregnancy. However, you may be surprised because from this blog you are going to recommend other than the staple of their diet that may damage the baby.

Obviously, fish provide a lot of protein, some vitamins and low in fat, so, most fish are a good choice for a healthy diet, but in the case of pregnant women, nursing mothers and children small fish food should be limited.

The current pollution of the oceans, rivers and streams causes some fish have excessive levels of mercury that can be insignifcante for an adult-but especially harmful to the fetus or baby. This should not prevent pregnant continue to consume fish because if we ignore what we are committing another serious problem, namely, the absence of nutrients such as polyunsaturated n-3 degrees, which are very important.

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Avoid foods that cause food poisoning or that contain harmful chemicals.

* Raw fish, especially shellfish
* Well-cooked scrambled eggs and foods made with raw
* Unpasteurized Juices
* Raw sprouts, especially alfalfa sprouts
Unpasteurized milk , and foods made with this
* Herbal supplements and teas
* Fish that have a lot of mercury, like swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. You can eat a limited amount of fish with small amounts of mercury during the pregnancy. You can eat up to 12 ounces per week of fish with small amounts of mercury. The 12 ounces can include:
or shrimp, salmon, catfish and tuna canned light
and albacore (white) – Do not eat more than 6 ounces of this type of tuna in a week.
* Meat, poultry, seafood, and raw hot dogs or just cooked. Deli meats (such as ham and bologna) can cause food poisoning. Avoid them or reheat them before eating.
* Refrigerated  meat or seafood cream smoked. Canned versions are safe.

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